Palliative Care - Nashville
Hospice Care • Nashville, TN
Clinic Type
Hospice Care
Address
719 Thompson Lane, Suite 20400, Nashville, TN 37204
Phone
(615) 322-5000
jobscamconcern@vumc.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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FAQs
What is palliative care?
Vanderbilt Palliative Care improves quality of life for people with serious illnesses and for their families. This type of care focuses on relieving symptoms, pain and stress. Palliative care is appropriate at any age and at any stage in a serious illness. It can be provided together with treatment meant to cure disease.
Who makes up the palliative care team?
The team is led by specialty-trained doctors and nurse practitioners and includes specialized palliative care case managers, social workers and nurses. The team also works closely with other specialists, including pastoral care, child life and pharmacy.
Where can the palliative care team provide services?
The team is readily available to consult with you in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
What facilities are available?
The Palliative Care Unit provides services to patients who need aggressive symptom management or have other complex care needs. This unit provides opportunities for more visitation, a private family room and amenities such as toys and drawing materials for children.
How can I review my medical records?
to review your records
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- U.S. News & World Report Doctor Directory: individual specialist ratings ranging from 2/5 to 5/5 stars (varies by provider (e.g., up to 50+ reviews for some specialists))
- Caring.com: 3.8/5 stars (6 reviews)
Patients praise
- compassionate and tender care from nurses, techs, and chaplains
- strong support for families during the grieving process
- appreciation for dedicated inpatient palliative/hospice facilities with home-like environments
- professionalism and responsiveness of some medical teams
Common complaints
- reports of disorganized care and lack of clear communication regarding patient decline
- concerns about inadequate pain management in end-of-life care
- frustration with inconsistent nursing support
"She had just been made comfortable in her bed when the team of Alive nurses and techs — I prefer to call them 'earth angels' — swooped in with kind words and the most tender care."
— Lydia Lenker regarding her mother's care at Alive Hospice"I regret we went with Kindred Hospice Nashville for my husband with ALZ. We were assigned a nurse... that was totally irresponsible... Within 60 hours of his death, she was ordering lots of meds saying he was just ‘ill’ when he needed to be on morphine for pain."
— Anonymous review on Caring.comSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Palliative Care Clinic moves to new location at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks - Vanderbilt Health News — Aug 19, 2025
- Alive Celebrates 50 Years of Compassionate Care at Golden Gala Anniversary Event | Alive Hospice — Nov 6, 2025
- At the end of life, Ian Cullen offers personalized spiritual care - Vanderbilt Health News — May 26, 2026
- Holistic Care - Vanderbilt Health News — Jun 15, 2026
- Alive Hospice marks 50 years of 'kind words', 'tender care' — Nov 2, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More hospice care clinics in Nashville
Alive Hospice is a Nashville-based nonprofit providing hospice and end-of-life services, grief support, and community education across eight or nine offices in Middle Tennessee. Founded in 1975, it is the region’s only nonprofit hospice provider, offering in-home and in-patient care, advance care planning, pediatric grief and hospice support, financial assistance, an active volunteer program, and professional training through the Alive Institute. The organization emphasizes compassionate, ALIVE-driven care, serves families, and aims to enrich lives through services and community outreach. Headquarters: Nashville, TN. Key details: 153 staff (up 5.6% YoY), annual revenue around $38.7M. Contact: 615-327-1085; info@alivehospice.org. Website: alivehospice.org.
Shalom Hospice of Tennessee provides home-based end-of-life and palliative care in Tennessee. Based in Brentwood (HQ) with a Knoxville office, they offer individualized, compassionate care delivered by a skilled staff to patients and families facing serious or terminal illnesses. Key details: - Industry: Hospitals and Health Care; Privately held - Headquarters: Brentwood, TN; additional office in Knoxville, TN - Services: Home hospice care, end-of-life/supportive care - Team: Small, patient-focused staff (11–12 employees reported; growing YoY) - Contact: Main phone options include several Tennessee numbers; HQ address: 5409 Maryland Way, Suite 212, Brentwood, TN 37027 - Website: shalomtn.com - LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/shalom-hospice-of-tennessee If you’re looking for hospice services in Nashville, Shalom Hospice of Tennessee can coordinate home hospice care across Tennessee, including the Nashville area, through their Brentwood headquarters and Knoxville office.
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