Comfortcare Hospice
Laurel, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251512)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 422-0054 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 87% would definitely recommend Comfortcare Hospice, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Comfortcare Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its office in Laurel, Mississippi, located in Jones County.
Yes, Comfortcare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 251512), certified since September 2, 1992; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Comfortcare Hospice is a government-owned, Medicare-certified hospice based in Laurel, Mississippi (Jones County). It has been Medicare-certified since September 2, 1992, meaning it has served families in this region for more than three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 87% would definitely recommend Comfortcare Hospice, and 89% rated their overall experience as 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Comfortcare Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 52.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, as published in Care Compare data.
Comfortcare Hospice's service area, based on CMS data, covers 21 ZIP codes surrounding its Laurel office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare hospice data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Comfortcare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 251512), certified since September 2, 1992, 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 Hospice Survey, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Comfortcare Hospice, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in this data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Comfortcare Hospice's composite process-of-care score is 100.00, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 52.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, Comfortcare Hospice serves 21 ZIP codes from its office in Laurel, Mississippi, in Jones County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Comfortcare Hospice is government-owned. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality; CMS quality measures and survey results are the more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Comfortcare Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 2, 1992.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for people who typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Comfortcare Hospice at (601) 422-0054 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Comfortcare Hospice directly at (601) 422-0054 to ask about starting care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CMS quality measures, family caregiver survey results, service area, and how care needs would be met; contacting Comfortcare Hospice at (601) 422-0054 directly can help answer specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Comfortcare Hospice's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251512?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.