Compassus-Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251625)
CMS process measure: 98.96 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 705-0360 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families surveyed by CMS said they were highly satisfied with Compassus-Hattiesburg: 93% said they would definitely recommend it, and 89% rated their care 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 98.96 is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Compassus-Hattiesburg serves 44 ZIP codes from its Hattiesburg, Mississippi office in Forrest County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Compassus-Hattiesburg is Medicare-certified, with CCN 251625, certified since July 7, 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Compassus-Hattiesburg is a for-profit hospice located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serving families in Forrest County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 2006 (CCN 251625).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 93% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data provided here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Compassus-Hattiesburg scored 98.96, compared with 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 73.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS Care Compare data.
Compassus-Hattiesburg's service area extends to 44 ZIP codes from its Hattiesburg office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information beyond that is included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published vintage available at the time of writing. Families should verify current details directly with Medicare Care Compare or the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassus-Hattiesburg is Medicare-certified (CCN 251625) since July 7, 2006, 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, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.96, compared with a Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 73.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Compassus-Hattiesburg serves 44 ZIP codes from its office in Hattiesburg, Forrest County, Mississippi.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassus-Hattiesburg is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality and survey data are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 7, 2006.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice does not mean giving up care — it shifts the focus from curing an illness to providing comfort, symptom management, and support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Compassus-Hattiesburg at (601) 705-0360 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Compassus-Hattiesburg directly at (601) 705-0360 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how the hospice supports patients and families — Compassus-Hattiesburg can be reached at (601) 705-0360 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for Compassus-Hattiesburg at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251625?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.