Mid Delta Hospice North, Inc Dba Bristol Hospice - Southaven
Southaven, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251620)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 399-2860 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure score for Bristol Hospice - Southaven, so a specific rating isn't available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for any updates to this information.
Bristol Hospice - Southaven serves 18 ZIP codes from its Southaven, Mississippi office in Desoto County.
Yes, Mid Delta Hospice North, Inc, doing business as Bristol Hospice - Southaven, is Medicare-certified (CCN 251620, since 2005); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Mid Delta Hospice North, Inc, doing business as Bristol Hospice - Southaven, is a for-profit hospice located in Southaven, Mississippi, serving Desoto County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 2005, meaning it has been enrolled in the Medicare program for many years.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice's CAHPS family caregiver survey results — including its star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9 or 10 out of 10 — have not been published by CMS for this listing. This is often the case when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not released the figures publicly.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison can be made to the Mississippi state average of 97.83 for that measure.
Bristol Hospice - Southaven serves 18 ZIP codes from its Southaven, Mississippi office. Families considering hospice care in this area can review all available figures directly on Medicare Care Compare.
As a Medicare-certified hospice, care from this provider is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No additional cost information is included here, as it falls outside the scope of this profile. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Bristol Hospice - Southaven is Medicare-certified (CCN 251620) and has been since November 14, 2005. 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 for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients — this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison can be made to the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 18 ZIP codes from its office in Southaven, Mississippi, in Desoto County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Bristol Hospice - Southaven is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine quality by itself, but it's one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 14, 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, to manage symptoms and improve comfort. Hospice care is a specific type of palliative care for people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
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 directly at (662) 399-2860 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the enrollment process. Please contact the hospice directly at (662) 399-2860 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the caregiver survey results, how quality measures compare to state averages, what areas are served, and how care is provided — much of which can also be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Bristol Hospice - Southaven directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251620?state=MS using CCN 251620.
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.