Compassus-Memphis
Memphis, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441579)
CMS process measure: 99.77 (state average 98.92 — at state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (901) 309-1855 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Compassus-Memphis a 2-star rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 76% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.77, which is about at the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
Compassus-Memphis serves 60 ZIP codes from its Memphis, TN office in Shelby County. Families in the surrounding region can contact the office directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Compassus-Memphis is Medicare-certified, with CCN 441579, certified since November 6, 2000. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus-Memphis is a for-profit hospice located in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee, and has been Medicare-certified since November 6, 2000. It has served families in the Memphis area for over two decades under CCN 441579.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave Compassus-Memphis a 2-star rating. Among those surveyed, 76% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 75% rated their overall experience of care a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers as reported to CMS, not clinical outcomes.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Compassus-Memphis scored 99.77, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Tennessee's average of 98.92. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and notes that 68.6% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Compassus-Memphis reports serving 60 ZIP codes from its Memphis office, indicating a broad regional service area within Shelby County and surrounding communities.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are available here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Compassus-Memphis is Medicare-certified (CCN 441579), certified since November 6, 2000, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, family caregivers rated this hospice 2 stars overall; 76% said they would definitely recommend it, and 75% rated their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score of 99.77 is classified by CMS as at the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Compassus-Memphis serves 60 ZIP codes from its Memphis, Shelby County, TN office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassus-Memphis is a for-profit hospice; CMS Care Compare reports ownership type but does not indicate that this affects quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 6, 2000.
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 focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
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 giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where care is delivered; contact Compassus-Memphis at (901) 309-1855 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Compassus-Memphis at (901) 309-1855 for guidance and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area; Compassus-Memphis's CMS figures are outlined above, and further questions can be directed to the hospice at (901) 309-1855.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review CMS's published data on Compassus-Memphis at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441579?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.