Arden Hospice Of Southern Tennessee, Llc
Linden, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441596)
CMS process measure: 99.28 (state average 98.92 — at state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (931) 589-2010 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Arden Hospice Of Southern Tennessee has received a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 89% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.28 is at the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
Arden Hospice Of Southern Tennessee serves 47 ZIP codes from its office in Linden, Tennessee, in Perry County.
Yes, Arden Hospice Of Southern Tennessee is Medicare-certified, with CCN 441596, certified since February 21, 2007. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Arden Hospice Of Southern Tennessee, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Linden, Tennessee, in Perry County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 21, 2007, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 441596.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Arden Hospice Of Southern Tennessee scored 99.28, compared to the Tennessee state average of 98.92 — CMS characterizes this as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 74.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to published data.
The hospice reports serving 47 ZIP codes from its Linden, Tennessee office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review current figures on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Arden Hospice Of Southern Tennessee is Medicare-certified (CCN 441596) since February 21, 2007, 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 Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% 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 99.28, compared to the Tennessee state average of 98.92, which CMS describes as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 47 ZIP codes from its office in Linden, Tennessee, in Perry County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 21, 2007.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean withholding care, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact the hospice at (931) 589-2010 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; contact the hospice directly at (931) 589-2010 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, and the size of its service area; you can also review this hospice's published figures at the Medicare Care Compare link.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Arden Hospice Of Southern Tennessee (CCN 441596) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441596?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.