Hospice Compassus - The Highland Rim
Tullahoma, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441570)
CMS process measure: 99.29 (state average 98.92 — at state average)
Serves: 99 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (931) 455-9118 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Compassus - The Highland Rim received a 4 out of 5 star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.29 is at the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
Hospice Compassus - The Highland Rim serves 99 ZIP codes from its Tullahoma, TN office in Coffee County.
Yes, Hospice Compassus - The Highland Rim is Medicare-certified (CCN 441570, since 1996); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Compassus - The Highland Rim is a for-profit hospice based in Tullahoma, Tennessee, in Coffee County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 31, 1996 (CCN 441570). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS star rating of 4 out of 5. Among surveyed families, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, this hospice scored 99.29, which CMS classifies as at the Tennessee state average of 98.92. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of care processes CMS tracks nationally. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 70.5% of patients received visits in their final days of life, according to the most recent published data.
The hospice reports serving 99 ZIP codes from its Tullahoma office, indicating a fairly broad service area across the surrounding region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare, since CMS updates these figures periodically and some measures may be affected by small patient counts in any given reporting period.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Compassus - The Highland Rim is Medicare-certified (CCN 441570, since July 31, 1996), 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?
Families gave this hospice a 4 out of 5 star CAHPS rating, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 99.29, which CMS classifies as at the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 99 ZIP codes from its Tullahoma, TN office in Coffee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 99 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is for-profit; ownership type doesn't directly determine care quality, but CMS reports quality data separately so families can compare regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 31, 1996.
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 curative treatment, typically when a doctor has determined a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice shifts the focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life, but patients still receive active medical care for symptoms and pain; it does not mean giving up care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; contact the hospice at (931) 455-9118 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact the hospice at (931) 455-9118 to learn about their process, and verify certification and details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures and confirm additional details by calling (931) 455-9118.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Compassus - The Highland Rim directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441570?state=TN using CCN 441570.
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.