Hospice Care Group, Llc
Quitman, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251606)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 776-8880 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percent who would recommend, for Hospice Care Group, LLC. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Hospice Care Group, LLC serves 8 ZIP codes from its office in Quitman, Mississippi, in Clarke County. Families should confirm their specific ZIP code by calling the hospice or checking Medicare Care Compare.
Yes, Hospice Care Group, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 251606, certified since April 27, 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Care Group, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Quitman, Mississippi, serving families in Clarke County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 27, 2005 (CCN 251606).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percent who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percent rating it 9-10 — for this hospice. This is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients and should not be taken as a sign of lower quality; it simply means CMS has not released those figures.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Hospice Care Group, LLC scored 100.00, compared to the Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 5 and notes that 51.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Hospice Care Group, LLC serves 8 ZIP codes from its Quitman, Mississippi office. Families should confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by calling the hospice directly or checking Medicare Care Compare.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Care Group, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 251606) since April 27, 2005, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as a star rating or percent who would recommend — for this hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 8 ZIP codes from its Quitman, Mississippi office in Clarke County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Care Group, LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, and CMS tracks quality separately through its process and survey measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 27, 2005.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a prognosis 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 on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Hospice Care Group, LLC at (601) 776-8880 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; contact Hospice Care Group, LLC at (601) 776-8880 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the hospice's CMS quality scores, the ZIP codes it serves, its certification history, and how it supports patients and families — Hospice Care Group, LLC can be reached at (601) 776-8880 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Care Group, LLC (CCN 251606) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251606?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.