Deaconess Hospice
Laurel, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251535)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 261-4010 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported very positive experiences with Deaconess Hospice: 97% said they would definitely recommend it, and 94% gave it a rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Deaconess Hospice scored 100.00, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Deaconess Hospice serves 33 ZIP codes from its office in Laurel, Mississippi, in Jones County, according to CMS Care Compare data. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Deaconess Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 251535, certified since January 15, 1997. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
About this hospice
Deaconess Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Laurel, Mississippi, serving Jones County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 15, 1997.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 97% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend Deaconess Hospice, and 94% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating figure in the data available here, so that specific number is not stated; this is not an indication of poor quality, and families are encouraged to check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current star display.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Deaconess Hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 78.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the visits-near-death measure, and a care index score of 9.
Deaconess Hospice's service area, per CMS data, includes 33 ZIP codes reachable from its Laurel office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically; families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Deaconess Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 251535) since January 15, 1997, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 97% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Deaconess Hospice, and 94% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Deaconess Hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows Deaconess Hospice serves 33 ZIP codes from its Laurel, Mississippi office in Jones County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Deaconess Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; families should weigh it alongside CMS survey and quality measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Deaconess Hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 15, 1997.
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 specifically 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 goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning medical care or support, and patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Deaconess Hospice; contact the hospice at (601) 261-4010 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available here does not describe the enrollment process; contact Deaconess Hospice at (601) 261-4010 and verify information on Medicare Care Compare to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver recommendation rates, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how the hospice coordinates care — figures like these are available for Deaconess Hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Deaconess Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251535?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.