North Mississippi Medical Ctr
Tupelo, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251501)
CMS process measure: 95.32 (state average 97.83 — below state average)
Serves: 94 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 377-3612 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
North Mississippi Medical Ctr holds a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 95.32 is below the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
North Mississippi Medical Ctr serves 94 ZIP codes from its Tupelo, Mississippi office in Lee County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, North Mississippi Medical Ctr is Medicare-certified (CCN 251501, since 1984); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
North Mississippi Medical Ctr is a non-profit hospice based in Tupelo, Mississippi, serving families in Lee County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since June 12, 1984 (CCN 251501).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star rating overall. Of those surveyed, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, North Mississippi Medical Ctr scored 95.32, which falls below the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 77.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
North Mississippi Medical Ctr's service area, per CMS data, spans 94 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates figures periodically and does not always publish every measure for every hospice, particularly when patient counts are small.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. North Mississippi Medical Ctr is Medicare-certified (CCN 251501) since June 12, 1984, 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 Care Compare data shows a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 89% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 89% rating their 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 95.32, which is below the Mississippi state average of 97.83, per CMS data. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 77.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 94 ZIP codes from its Tupelo, Mississippi office in Lee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 94 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
North Mississippi Medical Ctr is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can affect organizational structure, but CMS quality data should be reviewed regardless of ownership type.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 12, 1984.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact North Mississippi Medical Ctr at (662) 377-3612 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover intake steps; please contact North Mississippi Medical Ctr at (662) 377-3612 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to the state average on quality measures, and the size of its service area — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up North Mississippi Medical Ctr (CCN 251501) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251501?state=MS to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.