Baptist Hospice
Jackson, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251676)
CMS process measure: 98.61 (state average 97.83 — at state average)
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 933-0053 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Baptist Hospice received a 3-star family caregiver rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 80% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.61 is about at the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Baptist Hospice serves 67 ZIP codes from its Jackson, Mississippi office in Hinds County.
Yes, Baptist Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 251676, certified since September 26, 2012, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Baptist Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Jackson, Mississippi, serving Hinds County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since September 26, 2012, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 251676.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave Baptist Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among families surveyed, 80% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Baptist Hospice scored 98.61, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83 — CMS classifies this as at the state average. CMS also reports that 65.4% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, one of the individual process measures that make up this composite.
Baptist Hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 67 ZIP codes.
All figures in this profile come from the CMS Care Compare hospice data set, as published by CMS. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens when a hospice has too few patients or surveys in a reporting period to generate a reliable figure — this does not indicate poor quality.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Baptist Hospice?
Yes. Baptist Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 251676) since September 26, 2012, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Baptist Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 80% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Baptist Hospice's composite process score is 98.61, compared to Mississippi's state average of 97.83, which CMS classifies as at the state average. CMS also reports 65.4% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Baptist Hospice, based in Jackson, Mississippi (Hinds County), serves 67 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Baptist Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, though families may consider it alongside CMS survey and quality measure results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Baptist Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 26, 2012.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to relieve symptoms, while hospice care is generally for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy, focusing on comfort and quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can generally stop hospice and resume other treatment if their wishes change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Baptist Hospice provides care; please contact them at (601) 933-0053 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; contact Baptist Hospice directly at (601) 933-0053 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, the size of its service area, and how it supports patients and families day to day — Baptist Hospice can be reached at (601) 933-0053 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Baptist Hospice (CCN 251676) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251676?state=MS to confirm 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.