Deaconess Homecare- Region I
Laurel, MS · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 257085)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 118 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 649-2231 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Deaconess Homecare- Region I holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Mississippi state average of 3.5, but earns a 4-star patient survey rating. This suggests patients report a positive experience even though the overall quality star rating trails the state average.
Deaconess Homecare- Region I offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 118 ZIP codes from its Laurel, Mississippi office.
Yes, Deaconess Homecare- Region I is Medicare-certified, with CCN 257085, certified since 1971, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage specifics for individual patients should be confirmed with the agency or Medicare directly.
About this agency
Deaconess Homecare- Region I is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Laurel, Mississippi, certified since March 1, 1971. The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Deaconess Homecare- Region I holds an overall quality star rating of 3 out of 5, which falls below the Mississippi state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS surveys.
CMS quality measures show that 97.54% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 88.21% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the most recent Care Compare data.
Deaconess Homecare- Region I serves a service area covering 118 ZIP codes from its Laurel, Mississippi office.
All ratings and measures cited here are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published data vintage available at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to review the CMS Care Compare website directly for the most current figures before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Deaconess Homecare- Region I is Medicare-certified (CCN 257085), certified since March 1, 1971, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency holds a 3-star overall CMS quality rating, which is below the Mississippi state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a patient survey star rating of 4 out of 5, based on CMS-collected patient experience surveys.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review detailed quality and staffing data on the Medicare Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/257085?state=MS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Deaconess Homecare- Region I serves 118 ZIP codes from its Laurel, Mississippi office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 118 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current quality measures, staffing, and specific service availability by calling the agency at (601) 649-2231 and verifying details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not address that distinction; contact the agency at (601) 649-2231 for clarification and verify service definitions on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since March 1, 1971.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Deaconess Homecare- Region I is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (601) 649-2231 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Deaconess Homecare- Region I at (601) 649-2231.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 03/01/1971. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.