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90% would definitely recommend
74/ 100
Shalom Hospice of Greater Knoxville LLC
Hospice · 8351 E Walker Springs Lane, Knoxville, TN 37923
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
85/ 100
Excellent
At a glance
- Ownership
- —
- Medicare-certified
- Since 04/11/2024 · CCN 441609
- Rank in Knoxville
- #1 of 6 hospices
- Rank in Tennessee
- #2 of 58 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 17 patients
- County
- Knox
- Service area
- 34 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 1 of 2 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 100% | 98.9% | 96.2% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 9 | 9.6 | 8.8 | About the same |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 7 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 88% | 83% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 80% | 80% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 97% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 98% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 86% | 78% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 98% | 84% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 93% | 86% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 6 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 70% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 10% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $9,139 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 10.2 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 11.2% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 96.8% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer27%
Dementia30%
Heart/circulatory disease16%
Other conditions17%
Where care is provided
Private home35%
Assisted living61%
Nursing facility4%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (34)
37705, 37716, 37721, 37754, 37760, 37771, 37772, 37774, 37777, 37801, 37804, 37806, 37830, 37840, 37849, 37862, 37863, 37865, 37871, 37876, 37909, 37914, 37917, 37918, 37919, 37920, 37921, 37922, 37923, 37924, 37931, 37932, 37934, 37938
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85% would definitely recommend
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Caris Healthcare
84% would definitely recommend
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Amedisys Hospice an Adventa Company
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Suncrest Hospice
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Frequently asked questions
Is Shalom Hospice of Greater Knoxville LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Shalom Hospice of Greater Knoxville LLC (CMS Certification Number 441609) has been Medicare-certified since 04/11/2024, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Shalom Hospice of Greater Knoxville LLC compare to other hospices in Knoxville?
Shalom Hospice of Greater Knoxville LLC ranks #1 of 6 hospices based in Knoxville on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Shalom Hospice of Greater Knoxville LLC serve?
Shalom Hospice of Greater Knoxville LLC reports serving 34 ZIP codes to CMS, including 37705, 37716, 37721, 37754, 37760. Call (865) 551-7001 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Shalom Hospice of Greater Knoxville LLC. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.