University Of Tn Medical Center Home Care Services -Knoxville Tn
Knoxville, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441547)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 98.92 — above state average)
Serves: 96 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (865) 544-6222 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University Of Tn Medical Center Home Care Services received a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
University Of Tn Medical Center Home Care Services serves 96 ZIP codes from its Knoxville, Tennessee office in Knox County.
Yes, University Of Tn Medical Center Home Care Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 441547, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
University Of Tn Medical Center Home Care Services, based in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a Medicare-certified hospice serving families in Knox County and the surrounding region. It has been certified by Medicare since June 9, 1994, and is classified under CMS as an 'Other' ownership type. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice serves 96 ZIP codes from its Knoxville office.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performed key care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Tennessee state average of 98.92. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and a rate of 74.6% for visits occurring in the last days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. No cost figures beyond this general coverage statement are included here, as CMS Care Compare does not publish pricing information. All figures in this profile come directly from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, University Of Tn Medical Center Home Care Services is Medicare-certified under CCN 441547, since June 9, 1994, 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, this hospice earned a 4-star rating, with 90% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Tennessee state average of 98.92, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 96 ZIP codes from its Knoxville, Tennessee office in Knox County, per CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 96 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies this hospice's ownership type as 'Other.' Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality measures reflect actual reported performance regardless of ownership category.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 9, 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 is specifically for patients who have decided to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis 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, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean no care is being given.
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 them at (865) 544-6222 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; please contact University Of Tn Medical Center Home Care Services directly at (865) 544-6222 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs are met; you can also ask the hospice directly at (865) 544-6222 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up University Of Tn Medical Center Home Care Services using CCN 441547 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441547?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.