Caris Healthcare
Nashville, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441586)
CMS process measure: 98.49 (state average 98.92 — at state average)
Serves: 133 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (615) 366-9952 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Caris Healthcare has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 86% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.49 is at the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
Caris Healthcare serves 133 ZIP codes from its Nashville, TN office in Davidson County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Caris Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 441586), certified since 2004; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Caris Healthcare is a for-profit hospice based in Nashville, Tennessee (Davidson County), Medicare-certified since June 1, 2004 (CCN 441586). It has served families in the Nashville area for close to two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Caris Healthcare a CAHPS rating of 4 stars. Among surveyed families, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey and are published as part of CMS's standard vintage of Care Compare data.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Caris Healthcare scored 98.49, which CMS classifies as at the state average for Tennessee (state average 98.92). A separate care index score of 9 and a reported 59.0% figure for visits near the end of life are also part of the CMS dataset; where any measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often simply due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Caris Healthcare's service area, per CMS data, spans 133 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Nashville office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Caris Healthcare is Medicare-certified (CCN 441586) since June 1, 2004, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS Care Compare data shows a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend Caris Healthcare and 84% rating overall care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Caris Healthcare's composite process score is 98.49, which CMS classifies as at the state average for Tennessee (98.92).
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Caris Healthcare serves 133 ZIP codes from its Nashville, TN office in Davidson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 133 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Caris Healthcare is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is disclosed by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality of care, which is better judged from the CAHPS survey and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Caris Healthcare has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 2004.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can choose to leave hospice at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Caris Healthcare; please contact the hospice at (615) 366-9952 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; contact Caris Healthcare directly at (615) 366-9952 and confirm current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, the service area, and how the hospice communicates with families — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (615) 366-9952.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Caris Healthcare (CCN 441586) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441586?state=TN to confirm current 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.