Vision Caris is committed to being your World Class Hospice Mission To be the leader in hospice and end-of-life care by acheiving excellence through people, service, quality, growth, and financial results. Values Competent, courteous, compassionate care Accountability Respect Integrity Service The word `Caris' comes from an ancient Greek word meaning `grace'. The last days of life are a sacred time, and we feel strongly that grace should be provided when and where it is needed most. Caris believes in providing compassionate care to each and every patient that we serve. Since Caris was founded in 2003, we have touched more than 16,000 lives. This has only been possible through our strong commitment to our patients and families, and to our healthcare partners. Caris' Mission is to be the leader in hospice care, and our Values of compassion, accountability, respect, integrity, and service ensure that we are able to achieve Excellence for our patients and families.