Heart Of Hospice, Llc - Delta
Cleveland, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251703)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 46 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 350-0557 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 82% would definitely recommend Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Delta, and 76% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83; CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data available.
Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Delta serves 46 ZIP codes from its office in Cleveland, Mississippi, in Bolivar County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within the service area.
Yes, Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Delta is Medicare-certified, with CCN 251703, certified since November 18, 2017. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Delta is a for-profit hospice provider based in Cleveland, Mississippi, serving Bolivar County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 18, 2017 (CCN 251703).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS overall star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared with a Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it above the state average. A care index score of 8 and a rate of 68.2% for visits in the last days of life were also reported by CMS. Any measure not mentioned here has not been published by CMS for this hospice.
Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Delta reports serving 46 ZIP codes from its Cleveland, MS office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost figures are stated here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Delta is Medicare-certified (CCN 251703) since November 18, 2017, 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 survey data, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, compared with a Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it above the state average. Its care index score is 8, and 68.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Delta reports serving 46 ZIP codes from its office in Cleveland, Mississippi, in Bolivar County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 46 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are the more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 18, 2017.
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 typically for patients expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs its usual course.
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, but patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms; it does not mean giving up care altogether.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Delta at (662) 350-0557 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; please contact the hospice directly at (662) 350-0557 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, what areas are served, and how long a provider has been Medicare-certified — all of which are addressed above using CMS data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review CMS's published data for Heart Of Hospice, LLC - Delta at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251703?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.