Henry County Medical Center Hospice
Paris, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441548)
CMS process measure: 77.36 (state average 98.92 — below state average)
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (731) 642-7600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave Henry County Medical Center Hospice strong marks, with 96% saying they would definitely recommend it and 92% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 77.36, which is below the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
Henry County Medical Center Hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Paris, Tennessee, in Henry County. Families in that area can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Henry County Medical Center Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 441548, certified since June 24, 1994. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Henry County Medical Center Hospice, located in Paris, Tennessee, is a government-owned hospice program that has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 1994 (CCN 441548). It serves 17 ZIP codes from its base in Henry County.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported strongly favorable experiences: 96% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Henry County Medical Center Hospice scored 77.36, which is below the Tennessee state average of 98.92. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 53.7% of patients received visits from staff in their final days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify, once a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Henry County Medical Center Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 441548) since June 24, 1994, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified as eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 96% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92% rated their overall experience a 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 is 77.36, which CMS reports as below the Tennessee state average of 98.92. CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports that 53.7% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Henry County Medical Center Hospice serves 17 ZIP codes from its location in Paris, Tennessee, in Henry County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is government-owned. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure and funding, but families should look at CMS survey results and quality measures alongside ownership when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 24, 1994.
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 rather than cure for patients generally expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its usual 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, symptom relief, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Henry County Medical Center Hospice at (731) 642-7600 to ask about where they provide care.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the admission process; contact the hospice directly at (731) 642-7600 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, service area, and what services and support are available; you can also verify these details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Henry County Medical Center Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441548?state=TN to review its current CMS-reported 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.