hospice in Knoxville, TN
Caris Healthcare
10651 Coward Mill Rd Suite B, Knoxville, TN 37931 · (865) 694-4988
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Caris Healthcare at a glance
Caris Healthcare is a for-profit hospice in Knoxville, Tennessee (Knox County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Tennessee average of 3.9.
84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 226 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- March 25, 2004
- County
- Knox County
- CMS Certification Number
- 441585
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 83% | 83.7% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 84% | 86.1% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 72% | 78.3% | 76.4% | Worse |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 79% | 79.7% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 91% | 92% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 80% | 82.7% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 93% | 91.9% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 99.7% | 98.3% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 74.4% | 66.8% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.6 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 226 | 154 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Caris Healthcare's rating?
Caris Healthcare has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Tennessee hospices is 3.9 stars.
Where is Caris Healthcare and how do I contact it?
Caris Healthcare is at 10651 Coward Mill Rd Suite B, Knoxville, TN 37931. Phone: (865) 694-4988.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.