Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company
Chattanooga, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441533)
CMS process measure: 99.33 (state average 98.92 — at state average)
Serves: 107 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (423) 499-0018 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 82% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.33 is at the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company serves 107 ZIP codes from its Chattanooga, TN office in Hamilton County.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company is Medicare-certified (CCN 441533, since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company, is a for-profit hospice based in Chattanooga, Tennessee (Hamilton County). It has been Medicare-certified since May 19, 1993. All figures below come from CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice earned a 4-star rating. Among surveyed families, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether recommended care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 99.33, which CMS categorizes as at the state average of 98.92 for Tennessee. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 76.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, consistent with CMS's published visit-frequency measure.
This hospice reports serving 107 ZIP codes from its Chattanooga office, indicating a broad service area in the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this general coverage fact are included here. Families are encouraged to review this hospice directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current data and to contact the hospice with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice, An Adventa Company is Medicare-certified (CCN 441533) and has been since May 19, 1993. 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 received a 4-star rating, with 82% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% 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 CMS composite process score is 99.33, which CMS rates as at the state average of 98.92 for Tennessee. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 76.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 107 ZIP codes from its office in Chattanooga, Tennessee, in Hamilton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 107 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine care quality on its own; CMS survey and process scores offer a more direct picture of family experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 19, 1993, over 30 years.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued, typically for a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it is a care choice, not giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice. Please contact the hospice at (423) 499-0018 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake steps for this hospice. Please contact the hospice at (423) 499-0018 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, composite process scores compared to the state average, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families day to day; contact the hospice at (423) 499-0018 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice, CCN 441533, directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441533?state=TN to confirm current ratings and details.
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.