Beacon Hospice
Mc Kenzie, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441581)
CMS process measure: 99.87 (state average 98.92 — at state average)
Serves: 132 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (731) 392-1340 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Beacon Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.87 is at the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
Beacon Hospice serves 132 ZIP codes from its office in Mc Kenzie, Tennessee, in Carroll County.
Yes, Beacon Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 441581, certified since 2001. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Beacon Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Mc Kenzie, Tennessee, serving families in Carroll County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since June 4, 2001, meaning it has been part of the Medicare hospice program for more than two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Beacon Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Eighty-six percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care here, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Beacon Hospice scored 99.87, compared with a Tennessee state average of 98.92 — CMS classifies this as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 88.1% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, according to available data.
Beacon Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 132 ZIP codes from its Mc Kenzie office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Beacon Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 441581), certified since June 4, 2001, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose eligibility is certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Family caregivers gave Beacon Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 4 stars, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating it 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 99.87, compared with a Tennessee state average of 98.92, which CMS classifies as at the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 88.1% of patients received visits from staff in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Beacon Hospice, based in Mc Kenzie, Tennessee (Carroll County), serves 132 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 132 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Beacon Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Beacon Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 4, 2001.
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 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?
No. Hospice does not mean giving up care — it means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Beacon Hospice at (731) 392-1340 to ask about their specific care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Beacon Hospice, contact them directly at (731) 392-1340 to discuss eligibility and next steps.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and what services are included — you can also verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Beacon Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441581?state=TN to confirm current CMS 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.