Not just hospice,
Alive Hospice.

As the only nonprofit hospice in Middle Tennessee, our model truly offers more to staff and patients. We provide a supportive environment in which to provide excellent end-of-life care.

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Advantages of working with Alive

  • Our admissions team, 24/7 call center, and after-hours coverage support home care nurses so you can have a manageable workload and enjoy your time off.
  • Our on-staff physicians support you in patient care and are available 24/7
  • Our telehospice program provides direct visual communication with patients so you can resolve urgent issues and have peace of mind
  • Average case load of 12-14 means you have time for quality care and meaningful patient relationships

For the health and safety of our community, Alive requires all team members to be vaccinated against COVID 19 or have an approved accommodation request for specific medical conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Open Positions

Sign on Bonuses Available!

“With Alive, we really get to care for the people… make them part of our own little family and treat them as we would want our own loved one’s cared for.” – Austin, Alive RN

Alive Is Unique in End-of-Life Care

We are the only nonprofit provider of end-of-life care in Middle Tennessee. Our approach is community-oriented, and our culture is deeply supportive. But don’t take our word for it. Read stories about our care and see the awards we have received.

Established Roots

Our community roots have gone deep over the past 40-plus years. We host 400 volunteers annually, partner with the largest healthcare providers in the region, and ensure our services are affordable to all, thanks to help from friends like The Bluebird Cafe who host a month of benefit shows for us each year.

Innovation & Leadership

Alive provides free education to the community to facilitate the incredible transformation and healing possible in the final phase of life.

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“The nurses, aides, social workers, and chaplains are always willing to step in and help another coworker who may have a heavier workload. All this teamwork makes me look forward to coming to work every day!”
– Sarah, Alive Team Coordinator

“If I had not had Alive Hospice care for my husband, I would not have lived myself through his death. The support was wonderful. I have told all my family members and friends how wonderful alive hospice is to your loved ones. Thank you to everybody that helped my husband.”
– Wife of an Alive patient

“Alive was a lifesaver when we needed them. I would recommend them to anyone. They treat the patient and family. The nurses were awesome.”
– Alive patient family member

“I couldn’t have asked for a better hospice experience or team. The entire team was caring, compassionate, and responsive. Huge thanks to: Lisa, the nurse; Michelle, the bathing assistant; Holly, chaplain; and Brian, social worker. They made a hard time much easier.”
– Alive patient family member

“The care my husband received could not have been better in any way. Thanks to the entire hospice team.”
– Wife of an Alive patient