Enhabit Hospice Of Northeast Mississippi
Tupelo, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251618)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 67 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 844-2870 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 85% would definitely recommend this hospice, and it scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS has not published a separate star rating figure for this hospice in the data available.
Enhabit Hospice Of Northeast Mississippi serves 67 ZIP codes from its Tupelo, Mississippi office in Lee County.
Yes, Enhabit Hospice Of Northeast Mississippi is Medicare-certified (CCN 251618, since 2005); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Enhabit Hospice Of Northeast Mississippi is a for-profit hospice based in Tupelo, Mississippi, serving Lee County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 2005 (CCN 251618).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 85% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, so no star rating is stated here; families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the most current figure.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 65.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, as recorded in the CMS data.
This hospice serves 67 ZIP codes from its Tupelo, MS office. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information beyond that is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Enhabit Hospice Of Northeast Mississippi is Medicare-certified (CCN 251618) since November 9, 2005, 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 the CMS CAHPS survey, 85% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, 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?
It serves 67 ZIP codes from its Tupelo, Mississippi office in Lee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 67 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is for-profit. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS survey and process measures are better indicators of caregiver experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 2005.
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 pursuing curative treatment and are 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 medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (662) 844-2870 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (662) 844-2870 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care needs will be met; contact the hospice at (662) 844-2870 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Enhabit Hospice Of Northeast Mississippi directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251618?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.