Quality Hospice Care, Inc
Philadelphia, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251580)
CMS process measure: 97.86 (state average 97.83 — at state average)
Serves: 60 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 656-5252 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Quality Hospice Care, Inc has a 5-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 93% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.86 is at the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Quality Hospice Care, Inc serves 60 ZIP codes from its Philadelphia, Mississippi office in Neshoba County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Quality Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 251580, since 2003); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Quality Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Philadelphia, Mississippi, serving families in Neshoba County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 3, 2003, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 251580.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star overall rating. Among those surveyed, 93% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 94% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients served by this hospice, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Quality Hospice Care, Inc scored 97.86, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83 — putting it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 72.0% of patients, according to the most recent published data.
The hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 60 ZIP codes from its Philadelphia office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who qualify, once a doctor certifies eligibility.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Quality Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 251580) since July 3, 2003, 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star rating, with 93% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 94% 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 97.86, compared to the Mississippi state average of 97.83, putting it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare, it serves 60 ZIP codes from its Philadelphia, Mississippi office in Neshoba County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 60 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Quality Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality; CMS reports quality separately through survey and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 3, 2003.
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 and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; contact the hospice at (601) 656-5252 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact the hospice at (601) 656-5252 to ask about starting care, and verify certification and service details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how a hospice communicates with families — contact (601) 656-5252 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Quality Hospice Care, Inc (CCN 251580) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251580?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.