Mid Delta Hospice South, Inc Dba Bristol Hospice - Brookhaven
Brookhaven, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251616)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 691-9220 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Bristol Hospice - Brookhaven, often because of small patient counts. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Bristol Hospice - Brookhaven serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Brookhaven, Mississippi, in Lincoln County.
Yes, Bristol Hospice - Brookhaven is Medicare-certified (CCN 251616, since 2005). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Mid Delta Hospice South, Inc, doing business as Bristol Hospice - Brookhaven, is a for-profit hospice based in Brookhaven, Mississippi (Lincoln County). It has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 2005.
CMS Care Compare does not show a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This gap in CMS data often occurs because of small patient sample sizes and should not be read as a sign of poor quality ield not not not been published.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects a set of care process steps hospices are expected to complete, this hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and shows that 51.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
This hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 32 ZIP codes reachable from its Brookhaven office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost figures are included here beyond that. All figures in this profile come directly from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's own update schedule. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice - Brookhaven has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 2005 (CCN 251616), 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 (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating it 9-10) for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than a reflection of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared with a Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it above the state average; CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports that 51.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, this hospice serves 32 ZIP codes from its Brookhaven, Mississippi office in Lincoln County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is listed as for-profit on CMS Care Compare; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, and families are encouraged to look at the published quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 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 is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean no care is given, but rather a change in the goals of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (601) 691-9220 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm where care is provided.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact the hospice directly at (601) 691-9220 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, caregiver survey results, service area, staffing availability, and how care is provided; you can review this hospice's published measures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly for anything not listed there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice - Brookhaven directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251616?state=MS to confirm its current CMS data.
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.