Enhabit Hospice Of North Mississippi
Oxford, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251591)
CMS process measure: 96.21 (state average 97.83 — below state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 238-7771 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Enhabit Hospice Of North Mississippi, and 93% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 96.21, slightly below the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Enhabit Hospice Of North Mississippi serves 53 ZIP codes from its Oxford, MS office in Lafayette County.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice Of North Mississippi is Medicare-certified (CCN 251591, since 2004); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Enhabit Hospice Of North Mississippi is a for-profit hospice based in Oxford, Mississippi, serving families in Lafayette County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 22, 2004 (CCN 251591).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 93% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure in this data set, though the recommendation percentages reflect direct feedback from families who used the hospice's services.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 96.21, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it below the state average on this measure. A care index score of 8 and a rate of 41.7% for visits during the last days of life were also reported by CMS; if any other measures are not mentioned here, that generally reflects CMS's own limits in publishing data, often due to small patient counts, rather than an indication of poor quality.
Enhabit Hospice Of North Mississippi's service area covers 53 ZIP codes from its Oxford office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as made available to this directory.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Enhabit Hospice Of North Mississippi has been Medicare-certified since September 22, 2004 (CCN 251591), 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?
In CMS's CAHPS survey data, 92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 93% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 96.21, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reported a care index score of 8 and a 41.7% rate for visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 53 ZIP codes from its office in Oxford, Mississippi, in Lafayette County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Enhabit Hospice Of North Mississippi is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality, but it's a factor some families like to know when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 22, 2004.
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 rather than cure and is generally for people with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, medical attention, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data doesn't specify where care is delivered; please contact the hospice at (662) 238-7771 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't cover enrollment steps; contact Enhabit Hospice Of North Mississippi directly at (662) 238-7771 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact the hospice at (662) 238-7771 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Enhabit Hospice Of North Mississippi directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251591?state=MS to confirm current CMS 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.