Heart Of Hospice, Llc - Southern
Hattiesburg, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251706)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 714-1221 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported strong satisfaction with this hospice: 96% said they would definitely recommend it, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Southern serves 47 ZIP codes from its Hattiesburg, MS office in Forrest County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address is included in its service area.
Yes, Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Southern is Medicare-certified (CCN 251706, since October 2017). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Southern is a for-profit hospice located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in Forrest County. According to CMS Care Compare data, it has been Medicare-certified since October 9, 2017 (CCN 251706).
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 96% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data available; where any measure is not shown, that reflects publication limits, often tied to smaller patient counts, and should not be read as a sign of lower quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 70.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the CMS data vintage referenced by Care Compare.
This hospice serves a broad area, covering 47 ZIP codes from its Hattiesburg office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. Families should verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Southern is Medicare-certified under CCN 251706, effective October 9, 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, 96% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated their overall experience 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 100.00, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 47 ZIP codes from its Hattiesburg, MS office in Forrest County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 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 provider; ownership type does not by itself determine care quality, which is why CMS also publishes survey and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 9, 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 is generally for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than 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 curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (601) 714-1221 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (601) 714-1221 to learn how to begin care.
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 start care — this hospice's available figures are summarized above; for anything not covered, contact the hospice at (601) 714-1221.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251706?state=MS using CCN 251706.
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.