Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice
Jackson, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441582)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 98.92 — above state average)
Serves: 168 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (731) 410-2250 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice received 4 stars from family caregivers in the CMS survey, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice serves 168 ZIP codes from its Jackson, Tennessee office in Madison County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 441582, certified since June 18, 2001. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Jackson, Tennessee, serving families in Madison County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 18, 2001, and is identified by CMS Certification Number (CCN) 441582.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Of those surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 84% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 100.00, compared with the Tennessee state average of 98.92 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 68.2% of patients, per the published data vintage.
Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice reports serving 168 ZIP codes from its Jackson office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current reporting period; families are encouraged to verify details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 441582) since June 18, 2001, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 4 stars, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% 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 100.00, compared to the Tennessee state average of 98.92, placing it above the state average according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 168 ZIP codes from its office in Jackson, Tennessee, located in Madison County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 168 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type doesn't by itself determine quality, so families should look at CMS survey results and quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 18, 2001.
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 typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than pursuing treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice at (731) 410-2250 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (731) 410-2250 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, and areas served — the CMS Care Compare data above addresses several of these for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Tennessee Quality Care - Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441582?state=TN using CCN 441582.
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.