BEACON HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 903 MAIN STREET
NEW TAZEWELL, TN 37825 - Ownership Type
- Other
- Medicare Certified Since
- April 2, 1993
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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) | 16 |
| Physicians | 2 |
27
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 BEACON HOSPICE 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
- Brought in through an outside supplier
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 2019.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how BEACON HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
8.9 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 15th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
81
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 day8.9 min
Ranks better than about 15% 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 weekends8.7%
Ranks better than about 59% 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 life92.9%
Ranks better than about 46% 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 visits48.2%
Ranks better than about 56% 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 care4.7%
Ranks better than about 63% 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 months41.5%
Ranks better than about 36% 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 care5.7%
Ranks better than about 58% 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 hospice2.8%
Ranks better than about 28% 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)52nd 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$17,480 · 48th 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 73.8% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment97.0%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.4%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids98.2%
- Visits in the last days of life73.8%
- All care steps completed97.4%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer19%
- Dementia17%
- Heart and circulatory disease28%
- Lung and respiratory disease17%
- Stroke10%
- Other conditions12%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Beacon Hospice in New Tazewell
Beacon Hospice provides end-of-life care services to residents in New Tazewell, Tennessee. They operate out of their office on Main Street in Claiborne County. The team focuses on comfort and support for patients facing a life-limiting illness. They have served the community since 1993. This long history shows their commitment to local families over many years. Their team includes 27 staff members who work together to support patients. Families in the area can look to them for care that meets federal standards. It is a freestanding hospice provider. This means they operate independently to offer specialized medical and emotional support during a difficult time.
About Beacon Hospice
Beacon Hospice functions under other ownership. They earned their Medicare certification in April 1993. This certification marks the start of their official work as a hospice provider. Medicare certification matters because it requires the provider to meet strict federal health and safety rules. These rules protect the quality of care your loved one receives. You should know that this provider holds strong quality-of-care marks based on federal reviews. They also receive excellent feedback from patients and their families in surveys. This feedback measures how well the team communicates and manages pain. A team of 16 registered nurses and two physicians leads their clinical efforts. They work to ensure each patient receives the right amount of attention. You can feel confident in their track record. They have spent decades building a stable presence in the local medical community.
Quality Performance
What Is Hospice Care Like in New Tazewell?
Hospice care in New Tazewell centers on comfort rather than a cure. It focuses on physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. The team at Beacon Hospice includes 16 registered nurses and two physicians who oversee daily care. These experts manage pain and other symptoms to improve the quality of each day. They also offer support for family members who act as caregivers. Most care happens where the patient lives. This could be a private home or a care facility in Claiborne County. The staff visits regularly to check on the patient. They adjust medications and provide supplies as needs change. Having a large team of nurses allows them to provide consistent monitoring. They work to address concerns quickly. The goal is to keep the patient as comfortable as possible. This approach helps families focus on spending time together instead of managing complex medical tasks.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing a provider requires clear answers to your questions. You should meet with the hospice team to discuss your specific needs. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can reach your home during an emergency. Ask how they coordinate with the patient's regular doctor. You should also find out what happens if the patient needs care outside of the home. Ask about their process for managing pain at night or on weekends. It is wise to ask how they support family members with grief. Ask them to explain the role of each staff member in the care plan. You need to know who to call for different concerns. Make sure you understand their specific experience with your loved one's diagnosis. Getting these answers now helps you make a choice you feel good about later.
Preserve Your Family Stories
Your loved one has a lifetime of memories and wisdom. Capturing these stories creates a lasting gift for your family to cherish for generations.
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