Mid Delta Hospice, Inc Dba Bristol Hospice - Belzoni
Belzoni, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251560)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 247-1254 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Bristol Hospice - Belzoni, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Bristol Hospice - Belzoni serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Belzoni, Mississippi, in Humphreys County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Bristol Hospice - Belzoni is Medicare-certified (CCN 251560), certified since March 30, 2000. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Bristol Hospice - Belzoni (operated as Mid Delta Hospice, Inc) is a for-profit hospice based in Belzoni, Mississippi, serving families in Humphreys County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 2000.
CMS Care Compare does not show a CAHPS family caregiver star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This absence does not indicate poor quality — CMS often withholds survey results for hospices with small numbers of surveyed patients, and no such figures are published for this listing at this time.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, this hospice scores 100.00, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS also lists a care index score of 9, and reports that 48.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in their final days of life. All of these figures come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare.
This hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 34 ZIP codes reachable from its Belzoni office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details are provided here beyond that. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Bristol Hospice - Belzoni is Medicare-certified (CCN 251560) as of March 30, 2000, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed rather than reflecting poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83, and CMS reports a care index score of 9 and 48.5% of patients receiving visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 34 ZIP codes from its Belzoni, Mississippi office in Humphreys County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is listed as for-profit. Ownership type doesn't by itself indicate quality of care, but it can be a factor families like to know when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 30, 2000.
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 rather than cure and is typically for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the terminal illness; patients can still receive care for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them directly at (662) 247-1254 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available doesn't describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice at (662) 247-1254 to ask how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, ownership, and how care is provided — much of which can be found on Medicare Care Compare and confirmed by calling the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look it up at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251560?state=MS, which lists CCN 251560 for Bristol Hospice - Belzoni.
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.