University Of Tn Medical Center Home Care Services
Morristown, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441578)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 98.92 — above state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (423) 586-7858 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University Of Tn Medical Center Home Care Services holds a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 93% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
University Of Tn Medical Center Home Care Services serves 60 ZIP codes from its Morristown, TN office in Hamblen County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, University Of Tn Medical Center Home Care Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 441578, since 1999). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
University Of Tn Medical Center Home Care Services is a for-profit hospice based in Morristown, Tennessee, serving Hamblen County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 14, 1999, under CCN 441578.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating. Ninety-three percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87 percent gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Tennessee state average of 98.92 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and 80.6 percent of patients had visits from staff in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS Care Compare data.
University Of Tn Medical Center Home Care Services serves a broad area, covering 60 ZIP codes from its Morristown office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no separate cost information is provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the current data directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date figures, since these measures are periodically refreshed by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. University Of Tn Medical Center Home Care Services is Medicare-certified (CCN 441578) since July 14, 1999, 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 survey, this hospice earned a 4-star rating, with 93% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% 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 100.00, compared to the Tennessee state average of 98.92, placing it above the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and 80.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 60 ZIP codes from its Morristown, TN office in Hamblen County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it's one factor families may want to know alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 14, 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 is generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact the hospice at (423) 586-7858 or verify on Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include intake steps; contact the hospice directly at (423) 586-7858 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS ratings, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare or by calling (423) 586-7858.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up University Of Tn Medical Center Home Care Services directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441578?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.