Acg Hospice-Vicksburg
Vicksburg, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251660)
CMS process measure: 83.02 (state average 97.83 — below state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 631-8060 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Acg Hospice-Vicksburg, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 83.02, which is below the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Acg Hospice-Vicksburg serves 28 ZIP codes from its Vicksburg, Mississippi office in Warren County.
Yes, Acg Hospice-Vicksburg is Medicare-certified (CCN 251660), certified since May 24, 2010; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Acg Hospice-Vicksburg is a for-profit hospice based in Vicksburg, Mississippi, serving families in Warren County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 24, 2010.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
CMS does report a composite process measure for this hospice, which reflects how consistently certain care processes were delivered. Acg Hospice-Vicksburg scored 83.02 on this composite measure, compared with a Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it below the state average according to CMS's designation. CMS also lists a care index score of 6 and reports that 20.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the same data set.
Acg Hospice-Vicksburg's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 28 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing's creation. Families are encouraged to review the most current data directly on Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Acg Hospice-Vicksburg is Medicare-certified (CCN 251660), certified since May 24, 2010. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results for this hospice, often because of small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 83.02, compared with a Mississippi state average of 97.83, which CMS classifies as below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Acg Hospice-Vicksburg serves 28 ZIP codes from its Vicksburg, Mississippi location in Warren County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Acg Hospice-Vicksburg is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several to consider, alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 24, 2010.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (601) 631-8060 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice at (601) 631-8060 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS survey results, quality measures, service area, and staffing; contact the hospice at (601) 631-8060 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Acg Hospice-Vicksburg directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251660?state=MS to review its current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.