Saad Hospice Of Mississippi
Diberville, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251551)
CMS process measure: 94.62 (state average 97.83 — below state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (228) 432-8855 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 93% would definitely recommend Saad Hospice Of Mississippi, and 98% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process quality measure, it scored 94.62, which is below the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Saad Hospice Of Mississippi serves 19 ZIP codes from its Diberville, MS office in Harrison County.
Yes, Saad Hospice Of Mississippi is Medicare-certified (CCN 251551, since January 1999); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Saad Hospice Of Mississippi is a for-profit hospice based in Diberville, Mississippi, serving Harrison County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 12, 1999 (CCN 251551).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 93% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 98% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, so no star figure is included here.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Saad Hospice Of Mississippi scored 94.62, which falls below the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS data also shows a care index score of 6 and that 19.0% of patients received visits in their last days of life, according to the figures provided. Families should keep in mind that some measures may reflect small patient counts and are not indicators of poor quality on their own.
The hospice reports serving 19 ZIP codes from its Diberville office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided and should be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Saad Hospice Of Mississippi has been Medicare-certified since January 12, 1999 (CCN 251551), 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?
According to CMS data, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 98% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10 overall.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 94.62, which is below the Mississippi state average of 97.83, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 19 ZIP codes from its Diberville, Mississippi office in Harrison County, according to the data provided.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Saad Hospice Of Mississippi is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type doesn't by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey data offer a more direct picture.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 12, 1999, over two decades of certification.
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 is generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort in the final phase of a terminal illness.
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; it does not mean withholding care, and patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (228) 432-8855 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (228) 432-8855 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs are met; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures and contact them at (228) 432-8855 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Saad Hospice Of Mississippi directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251551?state=MS to confirm current CMS data.
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.