Hearth Hospice
Chattanooga, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441600)
CMS process measure: 99.18 (state average 98.92 — at state average)
Serves: 93 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (423) 531-6555 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hearth Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 99.18 is about at the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
Hearth Hospice serves 93 ZIP codes from its Chattanooga, Tennessee office in Hamilton County.
Yes, Hearth Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 441600, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hearth Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Chattanooga, Tennessee (Hamilton County), operating under an ownership type CMS classifies as "Other." The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 22, 2013.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, family caregivers gave Hearth Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Of families surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated the care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Hearth Hospice scored 99.18, compared to a Tennessee state average of 98.92 — CMS characterizes this as at the state average. The hospice's care index score was reported as 10, and 82.2% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, per CMS data. Hearth Hospice reports serving 93 ZIP codes from its Chattanooga office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that. This profile does not describe specific staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS reports, and families should contact the hospice directly for those details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hearth Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 441600) since March 22, 2013, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives Hearth Hospice a 4-star rating, with 88% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating the care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Hearth Hospice's composite process-of-care score is 99.18, versus a Tennessee state average of 98.92, which CMS classifies as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hearth Hospice, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee (Hamilton County), reports serving 93 ZIP codes.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 93 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Hearth Hospice's ownership type as "Other"; ownership type is public information but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hearth Hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 22, 2013.
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 generally 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 giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; please contact Hearth Hospice at (423) 531-6555 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe an intake process; please contact Hearth Hospice at (423) 531-6555 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, staff availability, how symptoms are managed, and areas served; you can review Hearth Hospice's published CMS figures and also contact them directly at (423) 531-6555 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hearth Hospice (CCN 441600) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441600?state=TN to confirm current ratings and information.
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.