Baptist Home Care & Hospice-North Mississippi
Batesville, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251523)
CMS process measure: 99.37 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 90 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 267-3448 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Baptist Home Care & Hospice-North Mississippi received an overall 3-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.37, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Baptist Home Care & Hospice-North Mississippi serves 90 ZIP codes from its office in Batesville, Mississippi, in Panola County.
Yes, Baptist Home Care & Hospice-North Mississippi is Medicare-certified (CCN 251523, since 1994). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility for that care.
About this hospice
Baptist Home Care & Hospice-North Mississippi is a for-profit hospice based in Batesville, Mississippi, serving families in Panola County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 11, 1994 (CCN 251523).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among respondents, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects whether recommended care processes were consistently delivered — this hospice scored 99.37, which is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 55.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published Care Compare data.
This hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 90 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal illness; no cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare and may not reflect the most current data — families should verify details directly on Care Compare or by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Baptist Home Care & Hospice-North Mississippi is Medicare-certified (CCN 251523) since August 11, 1994, and 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 3 stars; 84% said they would definitely recommend it, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.37, which is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83, and CMS lists a care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare, it serves 90 ZIP codes from its Batesville, Mississippi office in Panola County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 90 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several, and CMS's quality and survey data can help families weigh it alongside other measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 11, 1994.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but it does not mean giving up on care; patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (662) 267-3448 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information isn't included in the CMS data provided; call (662) 267-3448 to ask about starting care, or check Medicare Care Compare for more details.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to the state average, service area, and how staff will communicate with them — this listing's CMS figures can help start that conversation, and further questions can be directed to (662) 267-3448.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Baptist Home Care & Hospice-North Mississippi (CCN 251523) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251523?state=MS.
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.