Mississippi Homecare Of Richton
Richton, MS · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 257120)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 788-2912 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mississippi Homecare Of Richton holds a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, at the Mississippi state average of 3.5, and a 5-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Mississippi Homecare Of Richton offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 43 ZIP codes from its Richton, Mississippi office.
Yes, Mississippi Homecare Of Richton is Medicare-certified (CCN 257120, certified since 1978), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. No additional benefit details are provided beyond this certification status.
About this agency
Mississippi Homecare Of Richton is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Richton, Mississippi, offering Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. The agency is proprietary (for-profit) in ownership and has been Medicare-certified since August 1, 1978.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Mississippi Homecare Of Richton holds a CMS quality star rating of 3.5 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, based on patient experience surveys collected by CMS. Among CMS-reported quality measures, 98.16% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 89.22% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
The agency reports serving 43 ZIP codes from its Richton, Mississippi office, indicating a moderately broad regional service area for home health services in the surrounding communities.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and are subject to periodic updates by CMS; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current figures before making care decisions. This profile does not include cost information, as CMS does not publish home health pricing data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Mississippi Homecare Of Richton is Medicare-certified (CCN 257120), so eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered under Medicare.
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 has a 3.5-star CMS quality rating, which is at the Mississippi state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures for this agency on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/257120?state=MS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 43 ZIP codes from its Richton, Mississippi office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific service availability, scheduling, and staffing details by calling the agency directly at (601) 788-2912.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This agency provides Medicare-certified home health services such as nursing, therapy, and aide care ordered by a doctor; the data provided does not describe non-medical home care distinctions, so contact the agency at (601) 788-2912 for clarification.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since August 1, 1978.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is proprietary, meaning it is a for-profit organization.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost data for this agency; contact the agency at (601) 788-2912 and check with Medicare or your insurer regarding coverage and costs.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Mississippi Homecare Of Richton at (601) 788-2912 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 08/01/1978. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.