Hospice in ZIP 37909 (Knoxville, TN)
Public CMS data maps 2 Medicare-certified hospice to ZIP 37909 in Knoxville, TN, rated 3.5 out of 5 on average where a rating is published.
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Hospice programs deliver palliative, comfort-first care to people with a terminal illness, usually at home. Their services span nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite for family caregivers. Hospices certified by Medicare must satisfy federal conditions of participation.
What CMS data shows for hospice in ZIP 37909
Among the 2 hospices listed in ZIP 37909, 2 (100%) have a published CMS overall star rating in the current data. Recorded ownership divides as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at COVENANT HOSPICE (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 3.0 to 4.0 out of 5. Reporting programs average 10.0 on the hospice care index. Across 2 reporting programs, family caregiver survey ratings average 3.5 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 79 patients each.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | COVENANT HOSPICE (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 10.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 3.5 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 79 |
Hospice elsewhere in Knoxville
Hospice data comparison
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COVENANT HOSPICE | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 118 | non-profit |
| SUNCREST HOSPICE | 3.0 | 10 | 3.0 | 39 | for-profit |
Hospice profiles in ZIP 37909
How to compare hospice in ZIP 37909
The strongest comparisons weigh several signals together - inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the particular services someone requires. Ratings pull those signals into a single number, but they cannot stand in for a visit or a conversation with the staff.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 37909, Knoxville, TN, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
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This page draws on the CMS Provider Data Catalog public dataset, processing date 2026-10-06. See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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