Caris Healthcare
Ringgold, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111777)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (706) 944-9110 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Caris Healthcare, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Caris Healthcare serves 20 ZIP codes from its Ringgold, Georgia office in Catoosa County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Caris Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 111777, certified since 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Caris Healthcare is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Ringgold, Georgia, serving families in Catoosa County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 25, 2016, and is listed under an ownership type of "Other" in CMS records. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Caris Healthcare has not had a CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage-would-recommend figure, or percentage-rated-9-10 figure published. CMS often does not publish these figures when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality, only that CMS has not made the data available.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects whether recommended care processes were delivered, Caris Healthcare scored 100.00, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 63.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to published Care Compare figures.
Caris Healthcare's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 20 ZIP codes from its Ringgold, Georgia office. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Caris Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 111777), certified since May 25, 2016, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Caris Healthcare, often due to small patient survey counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Caris Healthcare's CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 63.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Caris Healthcare serves 20 ZIP codes from its Ringgold, Georgia office in Catoosa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Caris Healthcare's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures are a more direct indicator.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Caris Healthcare has been Medicare-certified since May 25, 2016.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean no care is given, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Caris Healthcare delivers care; contact the hospice at (706) 944-9110 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Caris Healthcare at (706) 944-9110 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality measures, family caregiver survey results, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact Caris Healthcare at (706) 944-9110 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caris Healthcare (CCN 111777) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111777?state=GA to review current CMS-published data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.