Grace Community Hospice
Hollandale, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251641)
CMS process measure: 77.27 (state average 97.83 — below state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 846-7600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 84% would definitely recommend Grace Community Hospice, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 77.27, below the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Grace Community Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Hollandale, Mississippi, in Washington County.
Yes, Grace Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 251641, since 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Grace Community Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Hollandale, Mississippi, serving families in Washington County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 23, 2007, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 251641.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 84% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure in the data provided for this hospice.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Grace Community Hospice scored 77.27, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 41.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the available data.
Grace Community Hospice's service area, as recorded by CMS, includes 26 ZIP codes.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this profile. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. Families are encouraged to review current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly for any questions about care not addressed by this data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Grace Community Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 251641) since February 23, 2007, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 84% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Grace Community Hospice's composite process score is 77.27, which is below the Mississippi state average of 97.83, per CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists Grace Community Hospice as serving 26 ZIP codes from its Hollandale, Mississippi office in Washington County.
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?
Grace Community Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality and survey data, but it doesn't by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 23, 2007.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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 treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Grace Community Hospice; please contact the hospice at (662) 846-7600 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Grace Community Hospice directly at (662) 846-7600 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how to begin care — for Grace Community Hospice, you can review the published figures here and contact the hospice at (662) 846-7600 for anything not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Grace Community Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251641?state=MS to see the latest CMS-published figures.
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.