St Joseph Hospice Of West Mississippi, Llc
Richland, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251575)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 825-0418 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 89% would definitely recommend St Joseph Hospice Of West Mississippi, and its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data available.
St Joseph Hospice Of West Mississippi serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in Richland, Mississippi, in Rankin County. Families can confirm whether a specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, St Joseph Hospice Of West Mississippi is Medicare-certified, with CCN 251575, certified since March 21, 2003. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Joseph Hospice Of West Mississippi, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Richland, Mississippi, in Rankin County. It has been Medicare-certified since March 21, 2003 (CCN 251575). All figures below come from CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 89% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% gave it a rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which is often the case for hospices with smaller survey samples; this should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83 \u2014 placing it above the state average. A related care index score of 9 and a figure of 54.2% for visits made in the last days of life were also reported by CMS, though families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
St Joseph Hospice Of West Mississippi serves a broad area, covering 52 ZIP codes from its Richland office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information is included here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Joseph Hospice Of West Mississippi is Medicare-certified (CCN 251575), certified since March 21, 2003, 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, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in Richland, Mississippi, in Rankin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 21, 2003.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort near the end of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (601) 825-0418 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (601) 825-0418 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is coordinated; contacting the hospice at (601) 825-0418 and reviewing Medicare Care Compare can help answer these.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice using CCN 251575 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251575?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.