The Sanctuary Hospice House
Tupelo, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251623)
CMS process measure: 94.49 (state average 97.83 — below state average)
Serves: 91 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 407-2400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave The Sanctuary Hospice House a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 94.49, which is below the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
The Sanctuary Hospice House serves 91 ZIP codes from its Tupelo, Mississippi office in Lee County. Families should confirm coverage of their specific ZIP code by calling the hospice directly.
Yes, The Sanctuary Hospice House is Medicare-certified, with CCN 251623, certified since 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
The Sanctuary Hospice House is a non-profit hospice serving Tupelo, Mississippi and the surrounding Lee County area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 31, 2005 (CCN 251623).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 5-star rating overall. Among those surveyed, 94% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers whose loved ones received care here, as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered — the hospice scored 94.49, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 27.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the most recent published data.
The Sanctuary Hospice House serves patients across 91 ZIP codes from its Tupelo office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may reflect different reporting periods; families should verify current details directly with CMS or the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. The Sanctuary Hospice House is Medicare-certified (CCN 251623) since December 31, 2005, 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 94% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 91% 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 94.49, compared to the Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it below the state average on this measure according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 91 ZIP codes from its Tupelo, Mississippi office in Lee County, based on CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 91 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
The Sanctuary Hospice House is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are the best indicators of reported care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 31, 2005.
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 generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact The Sanctuary Hospice House at (662) 407-2400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact The Sanctuary Hospice House at (662) 407-2400 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, services offered, and staff availability; contact The Sanctuary Hospice House at (662) 407-2400 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for The Sanctuary Hospice House at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251623?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.