Beacon Hospice
New Tazewell, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441529)
CMS process measure: 97.44 (state average 98.92 — below state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (423) 626-1755 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Beacon Hospice holds a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.44 is slightly below the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
Beacon Hospice serves 53 ZIP codes from its New Tazewell, Tennessee office in Claiborne County.
Yes, Beacon Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 441529, certified since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Beacon Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in New Tazewell, Tennessee, serving families in Claiborne County and the surrounding area. It has an ownership type listed by CMS as "Other," and it has been Medicare-certified since April 2, 1993.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, as published on Medicare Care Compare, Beacon Hospice received an overall rating of 5 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Beacon Hospice scored 97.44, which falls below the Tennessee state average of 98.92. This measure reflects how consistently the hospice completed a bundle of recommended care processes; a score just below the state average does not necessarily indicate a quality concern, and families are encouraged to view the full breakdown of measures on Care Compare.
Beacon Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 53 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its New Tazewell office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published survey and measure vintage available; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, often because of small patient counts, which does not imply lower quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Beacon Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 441529, certified since April 2, 1993), 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?
Family caregivers gave Beacon Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 5 stars, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Beacon Hospice's composite process score is 97.44, which is below the Tennessee state average of 98.92, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Beacon Hospice serves 53 ZIP codes from its office in New Tazewell, Claiborne County, Tennessee.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Beacon Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS survey and quality scores are the more direct measures of caregiver experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Beacon Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 2, 1993.
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 with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing care on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions, and they may leave hospice care at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided CMS data does not specify care settings for Beacon Hospice; please contact the hospice at (423) 626-1755 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care with Beacon Hospice, contact them directly at (423) 626-1755 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, and service area coverage — all of which are reported for Beacon Hospice above — and can confirm further details by calling (423) 626-1755.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Beacon Hospice (CCN 441529) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441529?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.