Hospice Compassus- Mississippi
Mc Comb, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251549)
CMS process measure: 98.88 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 75 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 250-0884 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Compassus- Mississippi holds a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.88 is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Hospice Compassus- Mississippi serves 75 ZIP codes from its Mc Comb, MS office in Pike County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm coverage.
Yes, Hospice Compassus- Mississippi is Medicare-certified (CCN 251549, since 1998); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Compassus- Mississippi is a for-profit hospice based in Mc Comb, Mississippi, serving families in Pike County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 14, 1998 (CCN 251549), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 4-star overall rating. Eighty-eight percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated the care a 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 98.88, which is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83. Its care index score is reported as 10, and 78.2% of patients had visits from staff during the last days of life, per CMS data.
This hospice reports serving 75 ZIP codes from its Mc Comb office, indicating a fairly broad service area for the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond that is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published survey and quality-measure vintage available. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Compassus- Mississippi is Medicare-certified (CCN 251549) since October 14, 1998, 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?
Caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating overall, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating the care a 9 or 10 out of 10, per CMS Care Compare data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 98.88, which is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 75 ZIP codes from its Mc Comb, Mississippi office in Pike County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 75 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 entity; ownership type does not directly determine care quality, but CMS quality measures like those above can help families compare options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 14, 1998.
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 those with a life expectancy of six months or less who have chosen to stop curative treatment; both emphasize quality of life and symptom relief.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort, symptom management, and quality of life; 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; please contact the hospice at (601) 250-0884 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (601) 250-0884 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (601) 250-0884 for specifics not covered by this data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Compassus- Mississippi (CCN 251549) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251549?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.