Compassus-Mid-Mississippi
Brookhaven, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251637)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 835-3363 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 89% would definitely recommend Compassus-Mid-Mississippi, and it scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83. A distinct CAHPS star rating has not been published by CMS for this hospice.
Compassus-Mid-Mississippi serves 26 ZIP codes from its Brookhaven, Mississippi office in Lincoln County. Families in surrounding areas of Lincoln County and nearby ZIP codes may be within its service area.
Yes, Compassus-Mid-Mississippi is Medicare-certified (CCN 251637), certified since December 1, 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that the patient meets eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Compassus-Mid-Mississippi is a for-profit hospice based in Brookhaven, Mississippi, serving families in Lincoln County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 2006 (CCN 251637).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 89% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated the hospice care experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, often because of limited survey sample sizes; this does not indicate poor quality, only that the figure is unavailable.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects whether patients received a bundle of recommended care processes — Compassus-Mid-Mississippi scored 100.00, compared with a Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 73.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and a care index score of 10 was recorded.
Compassus-Mid-Mississippi's service area spans 26 ZIP codes, reflecting a moderately broad reach from its Brookhaven office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published reporting period available to CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Compassus-Mid-Mississippi is Medicare-certified (CCN 251637), certified since December 1, 2006, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Compassus-Mid-Mississippi scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared with a Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports 73.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Brookhaven, Lincoln County, Mississippi.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Compassus-Mid-Mississippi is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are the best available indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 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 for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are typically expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its usual course.
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 underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care. Please contact Compassus-Mid-Mississippi at (601) 835-3363 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process. Please contact Compassus-Mid-Mississippi at (601) 835-3363 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice supports caregivers; contact Compassus-Mid-Mississippi at (601) 835-3363 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Compassus-Mid-Mississippi's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251637?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.