St Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi, Llc
Hattiesburg, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251670)
CMS process measure: 99.83 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 69 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 261-2515 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi has earned a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.83 is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
St Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi serves 69 ZIP codes from its office in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in Forrest County.
Yes, St Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 251670, certified since March 9, 2011. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Joseph Hospice Of Southern Mississippi, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in Forrest County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 9, 2011, under CCN 251670.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, this hospice earned an overall rating of 4 stars. Among surveyed families, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated the hospice's care between 9 and 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.83, compared with the Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 63.7% of patients received a visit in the last days of life, based on published CMS data.
This hospice reports serving 69 ZIP codes from its Hattiesburg office, indicating a broad service area across the surrounding region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published vintage available; where a specific measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, often because of small patient counts, which does not itself indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, this hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 251670) since March 9, 2011, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars, with 86% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating care 9-10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's CMS composite process score is 99.83, compared to the Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 69 ZIP codes from its Hattiesburg, Mississippi office in Forrest County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 69 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, which is better reflected in CMS survey and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 9, 2011, according to CMS records.
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 terminal diagnosis who have generally stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing illness, but it does not mean giving up care or support during this time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This detail isn't included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (601) 261-2515 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (601) 261-2515 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, how care processes compare to state averages, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251670?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.