Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company
Knoxville, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441525)
CMS process measure: 99.72 (state average 98.92 — at state average)
Serves: 142 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (865) 689-7123 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.72, about at the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company serves 142 ZIP codes from its Knoxville, Tennessee office in Knox County. Families in this broad area may be eligible for services from this Medicare-certified hospice.
Yes, Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company is Medicare-certified (CCN 441525, since 1991). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company is a for-profit hospice based in Knoxville, Tennessee, serving Knox County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 1991.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5. Among those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 99.72, compared with a Tennessee state average of 98.92 — CMS categorizes this as at the state average. Its care index score was reported as 10, and 79.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent CMS data.
This hospice reports serving 142 ZIP codes from its Knoxville office, indicating a fairly broad service area for families in the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published vintage available; where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient sample sizes and does not indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company is Medicare-certified under CCN 441525, certified since July 26, 1991, 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?
CMS Care Compare data shows a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 84% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 81% 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 measure score is 99.72, which CMS categorizes as at the state average of 98.92 for Tennessee.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 142 ZIP codes from its Knoxville, Tennessee location in Knox County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 142 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 directly determine quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 1991.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice is palliative care specifically for those nearing the end of life who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (865) 689-7123 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (865) 689-7123 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the size of its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered above using CMS data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current CMS data for Amedisys Hospice An Adventa Company at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441525?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.