Baptist Hospice Union City
Union City, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441577)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 98.92 — above state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (731) 884-8617 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Baptist Hospice Union City has a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 91% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 100.00 is above the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
Baptist Hospice Union City serves 27 ZIP codes from its Union City, Tennessee office in Obion County.
Yes, Baptist Hospice Union City is Medicare-certified (CCN 441577), certified since May 27, 1999, so the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Baptist Hospice Union City is a Medicare-certified hospice in Union City, Tennessee, serving Obion County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 27, 1999, and is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety-one percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 92% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Baptist Hospice Union City scored 100.00, compared to the Tennessee state average of 98.92 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 74.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, a separate measure of care intensity near end of life.
Baptist Hospice Union City's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 27 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Care Compare, since figures are updated periodically and some measures may not be published for hospices with small patient counts.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Baptist Hospice Union City is Medicare-certified (CCN 441577) and has been since May 27, 1999. 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?
Families gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it and 92% 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. CMS also reports that 74.6% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Baptist Hospice Union City serves 27 ZIP codes from its Union City, Tennessee location in Obion County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can be worth discussing with the hospice, but CMS quality data reflects performance regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 27, 1999.
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 for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; patients can still receive medical treatment for symptom relief and can, in some circumstances, leave hospice if their goals change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Baptist Hospice Union City at (731) 884-8617 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include enrollment steps; contact Baptist Hospice Union City at (731) 884-8617 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how quickly staff respond to needs, and services covered — Baptist Hospice Union City can be reached at (731) 884-8617 to discuss specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Baptist Hospice Union City directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441577?state=TN to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.