Harpers Hospice Care Inc
Meridian, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251569)
CMS process measure: 77.11 (state average 97.83 — below state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 483-4134 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey said 92% would definitely recommend Harpers Hospice Care Inc, and 87% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite care-process measure, this hospice scored 77.11, which is below the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Harpers Hospice Care Inc serves 28 ZIP codes from its office in Meridian, Mississippi, in Lauderdale County.
Yes, Harpers Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 251569, since 2002); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Harpers Hospice Care Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Meridian, Mississippi, serving families in Lauderdale County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 3, 2002 (CCN 251569).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 92% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Harpers Hospice Care Inc scored 77.11, compared with a Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing this hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that 49.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the available data. Where CMS has not published a measure, this is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Harpers Hospice Care Inc reports serving 28 ZIP codes from its Meridian office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as made available to this directory.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Harpers Hospice Care Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 251569) as of April 3, 2002, 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, 92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated it 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 77.11, compared with a Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 6 and reports that 49.4% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Harpers Hospice Care Inc reports serving 28 ZIP codes from its Meridian, Mississippi office in Lauderdale County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS survey and process measures are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 3, 2002.
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 people with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact Harpers Hospice Care Inc at (601) 483-4134 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Harpers Hospice Care Inc directly at (601) 483-4134 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS process measures compared to the state average, and the areas it serves — all of which are covered in this listing using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Harpers Hospice Care Inc's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251569?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.