Caris Healthcare
Springfield, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441594)
CMS process measure: 99.57 (state average 98.92 — at state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (615) 384-3833 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Caris Healthcare has an overall CAHPS family caregiver rating of 3 stars, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.57 is about at the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
Caris Healthcare serves 36 ZIP codes from its office in Springfield, Tennessee, in Robertson County.
Yes, Caris Healthcare is Medicare-certified, with CCN 441594, certified since March 30, 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Caris Healthcare is a for-profit hospice based in Springfield, Tennessee, serving families in Robertson County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 2006, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 441594.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS family caregiver survey data, Caris Healthcare received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were followed, Caris Healthcare scored 99.57, compared to the Tennessee state average of 98.92 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 49.0% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Caris Healthcare's service area currently spans 36 ZIP codes as listed on Medicare Care Compare.
All figures above come from the CMS Care Compare data set as published by CMS; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Caris Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 441594) since March 30, 2006, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Caris Healthcare received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.57, compared to the Tennessee state average of 98.92 — CMS classifies this as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Caris Healthcare serves 36 ZIP codes from its Springfield, Tennessee office in Robertson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Caris Healthcare is a for-profit hospice; ownership type doesn't directly determine quality, but CMS reports it alongside other data for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 2006.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive care for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Caris Healthcare at (615) 384-3833 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here doesn't cover enrollment steps; please contact Caris Healthcare at (615) 384-3833 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how the hospice communicates with families — the figures listed here for Caris Healthcare are a starting point, and you can confirm further details by calling (615) 384-3833.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caris Healthcare (CCN 441594) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441594?state=TN.
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.