Notre Dame Hospice Of Mississippi
Diamondhead, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251685)
CMS process measure: 99.07 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (228) 687-1385 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 98% would definitely recommend Notre Dame Hospice Of Mississippi, and 93% rated their care experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 99.07 is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Notre Dame Hospice Of Mississippi serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Diamondhead, Mississippi, in Hancock County.
Yes, Notre Dame Hospice Of Mississippi is Medicare-certified (CCN 251685), certified since August 28, 2013. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Notre Dame Hospice Of Mississippi is a for-profit hospice based in Diamondhead, Mississippi, serving Hancock County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 2013, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 251685.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 98% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 93% rated their overall experience of care between 9 and 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating figure separately in this data set, so that specific summary star is not stated here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 99.07, which is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 69.5% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recently available CMS Care Compare data vintage.
This hospice's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 26 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is provided here. Families are encouraged to review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Notre Dame Hospice Of Mississippi is Medicare-certified (CCN 251685) since August 28, 2013, 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, 98% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 93% rated their overall care 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 99.07, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83, meaning it is above state average on this CMS measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare lists this hospice as serving 26 ZIP codes from its Diamondhead, Mississippi office in Hancock County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports quality measures separately so families can compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 2013.
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 have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (228) 687-1385 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (228) 687-1385 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to the state average, service area coverage, and how to begin care — all of which you can review on Medicare Care Compare or by calling the hospice directly at (228) 687-1385.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view current, official data for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251685?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.