Why Choose Caris?

patient with nurse walking outside

Why Choose Caris?

Choosing the right hospice provider is an important decision. When you choose Caris, you’re choosing the most qualified nursing professionals, medical staff, and volunteers, all committed to representing our core values of compassion, accountability, respect, integrity, and world-class service. Caris believes that every person and their family deserves the best care and treatment throughout their time with us.

What else sets Caris apart? Each employee and volunteer is trained through The Better Way program—a set of promises we uphold with each patient during their time under our care. The Better Way promises are our commitment to always doing what’s right and ensuring that the needs and wishes of our patients and their loved ones are always upheld.

Three Most Important Things

Upon admission, we ask each individual, “What are the three most important things we need to know to provide you with excellent care?” These answers provide a foundation for an individualized care plan meant to enhance their quality of life. At Caris, we care for the whole person, not just their medical needs—so we get to know the emotional, spiritual, and physical needs of each individual we serve.   

With more than 20 years of experience and more than 30 offices across Tennessee, Virginia, Missouri, South Carolina, and Georgia, we’ve cared for more than 80,000 patients and their loved ones. We guide our patients with expertise and empathy, bringing grace, comfort, and dignity to their final chapter of life. Our unwavering commitment is to provide our patients and their families with a peaceful end-of-life journey.   

 

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