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For more than 20 years, Caris Healthcare has been caring for patients through the journey of serious illnesses and at the end of life. We’re committed to providing hospice care with grace and are guided by our core values: compassion, accountability, respect, integrity, and service. We believe that all patients and their families deserve the best care and treatment every single day of their lives—and we promise to deliver that level of care with expertise and empathy.

What Is Hospice?

Hospice care focuses on an individual’s comfort and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer beneficial. Hospice care assists the loved one and their family in living their best life possible by managing symptoms.

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First Visit and Assessment

Once you have determined that comfort and quality of life are your priority, our team will collect a History and Physical from your primary doctor (often referred to as an H&P) and a medicine list. Our team will come to your home, assess your needs and determine eligibility. We will take as much time as you need to address your concerns and discuss your options.

Collaboration and Care

Our hospice team is comprised of a medical director, nurses, CNAs, chaplain, social worker, volunteer coordinator, and volunteers. We work closely with your primary care doctor and community staff (if residing in skilled nursing or assisted living) to attend to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of both our patient and their families.

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What We Do

Starting the conversation about hospice care is never easy. But, you don’t have to do it alone. Caris Healthcare is here to support you with expert guidance, prioritizing your comfort and wishes at the end of life. We’ll be with you every step of the way.

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My mother-in-law received services from Caris Knoxville office. The staff that visited her were always kind, caring and professional. She had her favorites, as did my wife that spoke with them after each visit. We would like to add a special thank you to Priscilla, Christina, and Amber for the love and care you showed. Mom, passed last April 2024 and we miss her dearly but we cannot thank Caris enough for all they did for her and our family. Caris was such an influence that my wife now works for the company.

— Scott

Caris Hospice provided excellent care for my husband, everyone was so supportive, not only to him but to my entire family. I can’t say enough about the hospice medical director. He provided the best care, was kind and considerate and showed genuine love for my husband and our family during this trying time. He was always available when we had questions or concerns and ensured that death was with dignity and comfort. I would recommend Caris Hospice to everyone that has a family member with a terminal illness. THANK YOU, Caris Hospice.

— Sharon

Our family will never be able to thank all of the amazing people that work for Caris Healthcare. When my sister was in her final days of fighting cancer they went above and beyond. From everyone in the office to every nurse that helped us and stayed with us through everything. They handled everything even when she had asked them to donate her body to science to help find a cure for cancer. Thank you will never be enough for everything you guys do!

— Mike

Hospice Education

The Hidden Teamwork of End-of-Life Care

On a sweltering day at the end of June, Mark Smith, Caris Representative of our Chattanooga office walked into NHC Healthcare Chattanooga, smiling and greeting each person he saw. Everyone knew him on a first name basis, and a few pulled him aside to talk about patients who needed additional support. The Caris Healthcare relationship […]

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Sunshine Creative Arts Program

Caris Healthcare is pleased to announce a new program designed to enrich the lives of our patients. The Sunshine Creative Arts program brings joy and comfort to hospice patients through creative arts like music, writing, art, and games. By nurturing the spirit through expression, patients can rediscover passions, ease stress, and find purpose, connection, and […]

Hospice Education

Debunking the Morphine Myth

Over the years, we have heard countless families decline hospice care or pain relief measures because they were afraid it would hasten death. Individuals may have seen patients receive morphine and pass away days, or even hours later at some point in their lives. This is simply a case of correlation verses causation. Meaning that […]

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