HOSPICE OF CHATTANOOGA HOLDINGS, LLC
Provider Information
- Address
- 2030 HAMILTON PLACE BOULEVARD, SUITE 220
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37421 - Ownership Type
- Non-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- June 30, 1986
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of August 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 57 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 8 |
| Physicians | 7 |
| Volunteers | 100 |
152
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what HOSPICE OF CHATTANOOGA HOLDINGS, LLC reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Supplied directly by this hospice
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2011.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how HOSPICE OF CHATTANOOGA HOLDINGS, LLC compares to hospices nationwide.
11.8 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 45th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
507
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day11.8 min
Ranks better than about 45% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends6.5%
Ranks better than about 32% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life97.1%
Ranks better than about 80% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits55.6%
Ranks better than about 46% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care8.8%
Ranks better than about 34% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months37.5%
Ranks better than about 48% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care7.9%
Ranks better than about 46% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice0.9%
Ranks better than about 52% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)89th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$14,361 · 30th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 75% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening99.5%
- Pain assessment99.3%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment99.2%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100.0%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids99.5%
- Visits in the last days of life75%
- All care steps completed98.6%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer23%
- Dementia25%
- Heart and circulatory disease18%
- Lung and respiratory disease11%
- Stroke8%
- Other conditions15%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Hospice Care in Chattanooga
Hospice of Chattanooga Holdings, LLC serves the community from its office on Hamilton Place Boulevard. This nonprofit provider has been certified by Medicare since 1986. They offer end of life support for residents in Hamilton County and the surrounding area. The agency maintains accreditation through the Joint Commission. That group checks to ensure that care meets high safety standards. This extra review shows a commitment to the people they serve. Choosing a local provider often helps families feel more at ease during a difficult time. They have a long history of serving this region. Their team works to provide comfort and dignity to each patient they support every day.
About HOSPICE OF CHATTANOOGA HOLDINGS, LLC
This agency operates as a nonprofit organization. Nonprofits often focus their money back into patient care. They are a freestanding hospice, which means they specialize only in this type of support. Being certified since 1986 gives them decades of experience in the field. The Joint Commission accreditation is a badge of quality. This group sends experts to look at how the hospice manages medicine and patient safety. It is a voluntary step that shows they want to be held to a high bar. Families should know that this provider has a large team of 152 employees. This includes 57 registered nurses and 8 licensed practical nurses. They also have 7 doctors on staff to help guide medical decisions. Plus, 100 volunteers are ready to help with tasks. That is a large team for one office.
Quality Summary
What Is Hospice Care Like in CHATTANOOGA?
Hospice care in this city provides comfort when a cure is no longer the goal. A team comes to the home or a facility to help manage pain and symptoms. The goal is always to improve the quality of each day. This provider uses a large staff to make this happen. With 57 registered nurses and 8 licensed practical nurses, they have many skilled eyes on the patient. Physicians lead the plan to ensure medical needs are met. Many families find that having a team of 100 volunteers adds a personal touch to the care. These volunteers might sit with a patient or help with small tasks. It makes a difference to have so many people involved in the process. Good care relies on a team approach. That is how they manage care in Chattanooga.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Families often feel overwhelmed when they start looking for hospice care. It helps to have a list of questions ready for your visit. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can get to the home in an emergency. You should ask how many patients each nurse usually sees in a single day. This helps you understand how much time they might have for your loved one. Ask if the doctors are available by phone at night or on weekends. You should also ask how they help the family cope with grief after a loss. It is smart to ask if they have experience with specific health conditions too. Write down your answers as you talk to them. This makes it easier to compare your options later on. Take your time with these decisions.
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