Nashville Senior AdvisorAmedisys Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 302 in Murfreesboro, TN 37129. It has been certified since 1992. It cares for about 27 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Tennessee average is 9.6. The index flags 3 areas where it is worse than the Tennessee average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Amedisys Hospice's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Amedisys Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 302, Murfreesboro, TN 37129 |
| Phone | (615) 316-2243 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 441527 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/19/1992 |
How does Amedisys Hospice score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Amedisys Hospice scores 10 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Tennessee average it is better on 4 of the indicators below and worse on 3.
| Indicator | Amedisys Hospice | Tennessee average | U.S. average | vs. Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 48.8% | 44.6% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 13.3% | 9.3% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 6.7% | 30.4% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 13.3% | 8.9% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 1.9% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 14.8 min | 12.7 min | 19.9 min | Better |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 14.7% | 8% | 9.6% | Better |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 96% | 92.9% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 100% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Tennessee average 98.9%) and 80.6% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Tennessee average 66.5%).
What do families say about Amedisys Hospice?
82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Amedisys Hospice; the Tennessee average is 86%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Amedisys Hospice | Tennessee average | U.S. average | vs. Tennessee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 84% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 76% | 80% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 94% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 83% | 92% | 91% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 69% | 78% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 77% | 84% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 82% | 86% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Amedisys Hospice deliver care, and to whom?
86% of amedisys hospice's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is heart and circulatory disease (26%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| At home | 86% |
| In assisted living | 7% |
| In a nursing facility | 7% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Heart and circulatory disease | 26% |
| Cancer | 21% |
| Dementia | 15% |
| Respiratory disease | 14% |
| Other conditions | 13% |
| Stroke | 12% |
Which Nashville-area ZIP codes does Amedisys Hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice tells Medicare it serves 23 ZIP codes in Nashville and Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Sumner, Wilson and Maury counties.
- 37014
- 37016
- 37037
- 37046
- 37060
- 37075
- 37086
- 37087
- 37122
- 37127
- 37128
- 37129
- 37130
- 37153
- 37167
- 37174
- 37179
- 37186
- 37211
- 37216
- 38401
- 38451
- 38474
What should you ask Amedisys Hospice before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
48.8% of Amedisys Hospice's patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 44.6% across Tennessee. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask what happens in the first week
13.3% of its live discharges came within a week of enrollment (Tennessee average 9.3%). Ask what the admission visit covers and how they confirm hospice is the right fit before enrolling.
Ask how a crisis at home is handled
13.3% of its live discharges were followed by a hospital stay and a return to hospice (Tennessee average 8.9%). Ask who comes to the house in a symptom crisis and how fast.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Which other hospices serve Murfreesboro, TN?
- Caris Healthcare — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Amedisys Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 441527 and has been since 1992.
What is Amedisys Hospice's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Tennessee average is 9.6.
How large is Amedisys Hospice?
It cares for about 27 patients on an average day.
