Delta Health- The Medical Center (Hospice)
Greenville, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251538)
CMS process measure: 93.04 (state average 97.83 — below state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 725-1200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families surveyed by CMS said 86% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 94% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 93.04, which is below the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Delta Health – The Medical Center (Hospice) serves 19 ZIP codes from its Greenville, Mississippi office in Washington County.
Yes, Delta Health – The Medical Center (Hospice) is Medicare-certified (CCN 251538), certified since April 2, 1997; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Delta Health – The Medical Center (Hospice) is a government-owned hospice program based in Greenville, Mississippi, serving Washington County and the surrounding region. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 2, 1997.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 86% of families said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 94% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS did not publish an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the available data.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects a bundle of care process indicators, this hospice scored 93.04, compared with a Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports that 84.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and a care index score of 10 was recorded.
This hospice reports serving 19 ZIP codes from its Greenville, MS office in Washington County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details are included here. Where CMS has not published a specific measure for this hospice, that reflects data availability — often due to small patient counts — and does not indicate poor quality. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Delta Health – The Medical Center (Hospice) is Medicare-certified (CCN 251538), certified since April 2, 1997, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 86% of families said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 94% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS did not publish an overall star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 93.04, compared with a Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports 84.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 19 ZIP codes from its Greenville, Mississippi office in Washington County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is government-owned. Ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality and survey data, but it does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 2, 1997, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have six months or less to live.
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 abandoning medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Delta Health – The Medical Center (Hospice) at (662) 725-1200 or 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 the hospice directly at (662) 725-1200 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CAHPS caregiver survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, ZIP codes served, and services offered — contact (662) 725-1200 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Delta Health – The Medical Center (Hospice) using CCN 251538 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251538?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.