Hospice Of Light
Ocean Springs, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251518)
CMS process measure: 89.42 (state average 97.83 — below state average)
Serves: 27 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (228) 818-2160 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Light holds a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 89.42, which is below the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Hospice Of Light serves 27 ZIP codes from its office in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, in Jackson County.
Yes, Hospice Of Light is Medicare-certified, with CCN 251518, certified since April 18, 1994. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Light is a government-owned hospice located in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, serving families in Jackson County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since April 18, 1994, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Hospice Of Light a 5-star rating. Among those surveyed, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs key care processes — Hospice Of Light scored 89.42, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 70.2% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, per the most recent published data.
Hospice Of Light's service area, as listed with CMS, spans 27 ZIP codes from its Ocean Springs office.
Families should know that hospice care is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that is often due to small patient survey counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Light is Medicare-certified (CCN 251518) since April 18, 1994, 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?
Family caregivers gave Hospice Of Light a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their overall experience 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 89.42, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 70.2% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of Light serves 27 ZIP codes from its office in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 27 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Light is government-owned. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 18, 1994.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; patients can still receive care for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice Of Light at (228) 818-2160 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Hospice Of Light at (228) 818-2160 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how the hospice supports patients and families — much of which is available through Medicare Care Compare and by calling the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Light using CCN 251518 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251518?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.