Heart Of Hospice, Llc - Jackson
Jackson, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251705)
CMS process measure: 99.63 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 350-0830 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Jackson received a 3-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 79% of caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.63 is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Jackson serves 52 ZIP codes from its Jackson, Mississippi office in Hinds County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Jackson is Medicare-certified, with CCN 251705, certified since October 29, 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Jackson is a for-profit hospice agency based in Jackson, Mississippi, serving families in Hinds County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency has been Medicare-certified since October 29, 2017.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Of the family caregivers surveyed, 79% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 80% rated their experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.63, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and that 54.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to the same data set.
This hospice reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its Jackson, Mississippi office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small, and does not by itself indicate a quality concern. Families are encouraged to review the full profile on Medicare Care Compare and contact the hospice directly with specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Jackson is Medicare-certified (CCN 251705) since October 29, 2017, 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, this hospice received a 3-star overall rating, with 79% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 80% 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 CMS composite process score is 99.63, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it above the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 52 ZIP codes from its Jackson, Mississippi office in Hinds County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, and CMS reports quality separately through its survey and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
According to CMS, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 29, 2017.
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 who have stopped curative treatment and typically have 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 and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (662) 350-0830 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (662) 350-0830 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the composite process measure compares to the state average, and the hospice's service area — all of which are noted here from CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice's CMS profile, including CCN 251705, at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251705?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.