Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Ms
Flowood, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251511)
CMS process measure: 99.92 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 145 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 991-1933 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of MS received a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 87% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 99.92 is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of MS serves 145 ZIP codes from its Flowood, MS office in Rankin County.
Yes, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of MS is Medicare-certified (CCN 251511, since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of MS is a for-profit hospice based in Flowood, Mississippi, serving families in Rankin County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since June 18, 1992, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 251511.
According to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice services were delivered, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of MS scored 99.92, which is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS reported that 66.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, an additional CMS quality indicator.
The hospice reports serving 145 ZIP codes from its Flowood office, reflecting a broad service area across the region.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Care Compare for the most current vintage, as CMS updates these figures periodically. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or fee details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of MS is Medicare-certified under CCN 251511, certified since June 18, 1992, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star overall family caregiver rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 82% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 99.92, which is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists this hospice as serving 145 ZIP codes from its Flowood, MS location in Rankin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 145 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is listed as for-profit ownership in CMS records. Ownership type alone does not determine quality; CAHPS survey results and quality measures offer a more direct comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 18, 1992.
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 patients who have stopped seeking curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact the hospice at (601) 991-1933 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; contact the hospice directly at (601) 991-1933 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures compared to the state average, and its service area; you can also ask the hospice directly at (601) 991-1933 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 251511 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251511?state=MS to see the latest CMS-published data.
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.