Wayne General Hospital Hha
Waynesboro, MS · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 257088)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 7 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 735-5500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Wayne General Hospital Hha holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Mississippi state average of 3.5 stars, but it has a 4-star patient survey rating. This mixed picture comes from CMS Care Compare data, so families may want to review the specific measures that matter most to them.
Wayne General Hospital Hha offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 7 ZIP codes from its office in Waynesboro, Mississippi.
Yes, Wayne General Hospital Hha is Medicare-certified (CCN 257088, certified since 1973), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status comes directly from CMS records.
About this agency
Wayne General Hospital Hha is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Waynesboro, Mississippi, providing Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services. The agency is government-owned and has been Medicare-certified since July 25, 1973, giving it a long operating history in the Waynesboro area.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Wayne General Hospital Hha holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Mississippi state average of 3.5 stars. Separately, the agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient-reported experiences collected through the CMS Home Health Care CAHPS survey.
CMS process and outcome measures show that 92.86% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral, and 73.09% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during the course of care. These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data.
Wayne General Hospital Hha reports serving 7 ZIP codes from its Waynesboro, Mississippi office. Prospective patients and families should verify current ratings, coverage area, and service details directly with the agency or through the Medicare Care Compare website, as CMS data is updated periodically and reflects a specific data vintage rather than real-time information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Wayne General Hospital Hha is Medicare-certified (CCN 257088) and has been since July 25, 1973, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Mississippi state average of 3.5 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, based on CMS Care Compare survey data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality and staffing details at the CMS Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/257088?state=MS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Wayne General Hospital Hha reports serving 7 ZIP codes from its Waynesboro, Mississippi location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 7 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing, specific service availability, and how the agency's quality measures align with your care needs; contact the agency at (601) 735-5500 for details not covered by CMS data.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 25, 1973.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Wayne General Hospital Hha is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (601) 735-5500 and consult Medicare Care Compare for coverage and cost information.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Wayne General Hospital Hha by phone at (601) 735-5500 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
According to CMS data, 92.86% of the agency's patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral.
How does this agency perform on walking or mobility improvement?
CMS data shows 73.09% of the agency's patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around during care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/25/1973. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.