Caris Healthcare Crossville provides hospice care in Crossville, Tennessee, and serves patients in the surrounding areas including Jamestown, Fairfield Glade, Sparta, and Byrdstown. The organization offers care to patients and their families in their homes and coordinates with local hospitals, physicians, assisted living communities, and nursing homes.
The hospice team includes nurses, social workers, chaplains, aides, and volunteer coordinators who support both patients and families throughout the care process. Caris Healthcare provides pain and symptom management alongside disease-modifying treatment, recognizing that patients may pursue multiple forms of care concurrently.
The team has earned particular recognition for its service to veterans, achieving level 4 certification through a rigorous commitment to veteran-specific care. This certification reflects close collaboration with the local VA Medical Center and service organizations, along with ongoing outreach to the veteran community.
Caris Healthcare emphasizes compassionate support for families facing end-of-life decisions, including pediatric hospice care. The organization recognizes the difficulty of these decisions and commits to providing comprehensive support to the entire family unit alongside patient care.