Recognition
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Alive Earns CMS 5-Star Rating for Patient and Family Experience
Alive has earned a 5-star Family Caregiver Survey Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest rating available, placing Middle Tennessee's oldest and largest nonprofit hospice organization among a distinguished few hospices in Tennessee with this rating. Read More
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Alive Grief Support, Our Care, Recognition, Special Events, Stories of Alive, Support for Alive, Volunteer Services
Camp Forget-Me-Not 2026
For one weekend in August, 73 grieving children and teens came together at Alive’s Camp Forget-Me-Not for adventure, remembrance, and connection. Throughout the weekend, one message surfaced again and again: "I am not alone". Read More
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Celebrating CNA Week at Alive
Recently, we had the joy of celebrating CNA Week and recognizing the incredible Certified Nursing Assistants who are such an essential part of the care we provide every day. Read More
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Honoring the Heart of Care: Our Nurses
At Alive, our nurses are at the heart of everything we do. They are the steady presence at the bedside, the calm voice in difficult moments, and the compassionate guide for patients and families navigating the end of life. Their work goes far beyond clinical care—it is rooted in connection, dignity, and an unwavering commitment to being there when it matters most. Read More
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The Heart Behind the Care
We are celebrating National Volunteer Week (April 19–25), and we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible individuals who give their time, compassion, and hearts to Alive. Read More
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Celebrate 50 Years With Us!
This year, Alive is honored to celebrate a remarkable milestone — 50 years of serving Middle Tennessee with compassion, dignity, and connection. Since 1975, our mission has been rooted in one simple belief: no one should face the end of life alone. Read More
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Linda Cummings: Alive’s First Patient
At just 34 years old, a young wife and mother, Linda Cummings faced a terminal diagnosis. In the 1970s, cancer was whispered like a secret, and patients were often hidden away or forgotten entirely. Linda, however, refused to be invisible. She was determined to remain present for her husband and young children, embracing every moment with courage and grace. Read More
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Alive Celebrates 50 Years of Compassionate Care at Golden Gala Anniversary Event
Alive Hospice celebrated its upcoming 50th anniversary at its Golden Gala on November 4 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. More than 400 supporters gathered to honor the organization's legacy ahead of its official anniversary on November 14, raising over $1 million and counting. Read More
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Alive Names New Chief Nursing Officer
Alive concludes an extensive search with the selection of Dr. Karen Hyden, PhD, MSN/Ed, APN-BC, ACHPN, LC Pastoral Counselor, as Chief Nursing Officer. She brings over seventeen years of clinical experience and over seven years in executive leadership. Read More
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Alive Receives 2025 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award
Alive is proud to announce that we have once again been named a 2025 Hospice CAHPS Honors Award recipient by MatrixCare, recognizing our ongoing commitment to exceptional patient and caregiver experiences. Read More