Deaconess Hospice
Brookhaven, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251707)
CMS process measure: 99.67 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 823-5990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Deaconess Hospice has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 78% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.67 is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Deaconess Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its Brookhaven, Mississippi office in Lincoln County. Families in and around this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address is included.
Yes, Deaconess Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 251707, certified since October 9, 2018. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Deaconess Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Brookhaven, Mississippi and the surrounding Lincoln County area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 9, 2018, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 251707.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Deaconess Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 78% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of important care processes — Deaconess Hospice scored 99.67, which is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 69.4% of patients, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage.
Deaconess Hospice reports serving 42 ZIP codes from its Brookhaven office, indicating a fairly broad service area for families in and around Lincoln County.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare patients is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit, which applies when a physician certifies a patient's eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the reporting period published by CMS; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare.gov.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Deaconess Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 251707) since October 9, 2018, 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, Deaconess Hospice received a 3-star rating from family caregivers, with 78% saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their 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 99.67, which is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83, and CMS reports a care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Deaconess Hospice reports serving 42 ZIP codes from its Brookhaven, Mississippi office in Lincoln County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Deaconess Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but it's one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS survey results and quality scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Deaconess Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 9, 2018.
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 chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and may leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify the settings where Deaconess Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (601) 823-5990 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Deaconess Hospice directly at (601) 823-5990 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for Deaconess Hospice and compare them to other hospices on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Deaconess Hospice (CCN 251707) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251707?state=MS to confirm current ratings and details.
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.