Enhabit Hospice
Hattiesburg, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251585)
CMS process measure: 99.69 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 264-8691 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Enhabit Hospice holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 93% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 99.69, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Enhabit Hospice serves 60 ZIP codes from its Hattiesburg, MS office in Forrest County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 251585, since 2004); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Enhabit Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serving families in Forrest County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 22, 2004, under CCN 251585.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety-three percent said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 92% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a set of recommended care processes — Enhabit Hospice scored 99.69, which is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 54.5% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
Enhabit Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, covers 60 ZIP codes centered on its Hattiesburg office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information is provided here beyond that fact. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families are encouraged to check the Care Compare website directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Enhabit Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 251585) since January 22, 2004, 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 survey, Enhabit Hospice received a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it and 92% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.69, which is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Enhabit Hospice serves 60 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 60 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Enhabit Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine quality on its own; CMS quality data should be considered alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 22, 2004.
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 curing an illness and is typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less if the disease runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided here does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Enhabit Hospice at (601) 264-8691 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available here doesn't cover enrollment steps; contact Enhabit Hospice at (601) 264-8691 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measures, and service area — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare; for specifics beyond this data, contact Enhabit Hospice at (601) 264-8691.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Enhabit Hospice (CCN 251585) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251585?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.