Wayne General Hospice
Waynesboro, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251520)
CMS process measure: 89.47 (state average 97.83 — below state average)
Serves: 6 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 735-7133 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Wayne General Hospice, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 89.47 compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it below the state average.
Wayne General Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its Waynesboro, Mississippi office in Wayne County.
Yes, Wayne General Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 251520), certified since 1994; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Wayne General Hospice is a government-owned, Medicare-certified hospice serving Waynesboro, Mississippi and the surrounding Wayne County area. It has been certified by Medicare since May 4, 1994 (CCN 251520).
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Wayne General Hospice. This is often the result of too few surveyed patients to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released the data.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Wayne General Hospice scored 89.47, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and that 32.8% of patients received a visit from staff in the final days of life, based on the current published data vintage.
Wayne General Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its Waynesboro office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
All figures above come directly from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details on Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Wayne General Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 251520) and has been since May 4, 1994. 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 or recommendation percentages) for Wayne General Hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliably. This does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Wayne General Hospice scored 89.47 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 32.8% of patients received a visit from staff in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Wayne General Hospice serves 6 ZIP codes from its office in Waynesboro, Mississippi, in Wayne County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 6 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Wayne General Hospice is government-owned. Ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality measures and surveys are the more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Wayne General Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 4, 1994.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, focusing on comfort and symptom relief. Hospice care is a specific form of palliative care for people with a terminal prognosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care. Patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other health issues unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Wayne General Hospice provides care. Please contact the hospice at (601) 735-7133 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process. Please contact Wayne General Hospice at (601) 735-7133 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated. For Wayne General Hospice specifically, contact them at (601) 735-7133 and review their profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Wayne General Hospice (CCN 251520) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251520?state=MS to confirm current quality data and details.
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.