Forrest General Home Care And Hospice
Hattiesburg, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251519)
CMS process measure: 95.76 (state average 97.83 — below state average)
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 288-2500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Forrest General Home Care And Hospice earned a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 92% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 95.76 is slightly below the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Forrest General Home Care And Hospice serves 59 ZIP codes from its Hattiesburg, Mississippi office, in Forrest County.
Yes, Forrest General Home Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 251519, since 1994); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Forrest General Home Care And Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serving families in Forrest County and surrounding communities. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 19, 1994.
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 5-star rating. 92% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the direct experiences of families who worked with this hospice, as reported to CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, this hospice scored 95.76, compared to the Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it below the state average on this particular measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this provider. Where CMS has not published a specific measure for this hospice, that omission does not indicate poor quality; it is often the result of small patient counts too limited for reliable public reporting.
This hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 59 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Forrest General Home Care And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 251519, since April 19, 1994), 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% 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 score is 95.76, compared to the Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it below the state average on that measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 59 ZIP codes from its Hattiesburg, Mississippi office in Forrest County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 59 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit; ownership type can inform families' understanding of an organization's structure but is not by itself a measure of care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 19, 1994.
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 those with a life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is a different goal of care, not giving up on care itself.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (601) 288-2500 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (601) 288-2500 to learn about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how the hospice compares to state averages — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251519?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.