St Luke Home Health And Hospice
Monticello, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251687)
CMS process measure: 77.82 (state average 97.83 — below state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 587-7686 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Luke Home Health And Hospice has a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 77.82, which is below the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
St Luke Home Health And Hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its Monticello, MS office in Lawrence County.
Yes, St Luke Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 251687, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Luke Home Health And Hospice is a non-profit hospice provider based in Monticello, Mississippi, serving Lawrence County and surrounding areas. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 26, 2013.
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, which reflects feedback from family caregivers, St Luke Home Health And Hospice received a 4-star rating. Of families surveyed, 85% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which looks at how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, St Luke Home Health And Hospice scored 77.82, compared to the Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS has published a care index score of 9 for this hospice. Where CMS has not published a specific measure, this may reflect small patient counts rather than an indication of quality, and families should not assume a missing figure means poor care.
St Luke Home Health And Hospice serves a broad area, covering 52 ZIP codes from its Monticello office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to review the official Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, St Luke Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 251687), certified since September 26, 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, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 85% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% rating their 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 77.82, compared to the Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
St Luke Home Health And Hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in Monticello, Lawrence County, Mississippi.
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 — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice; ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality and survey data are the more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 26, 2013.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life for people with a terminal diagnosis who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, while palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness.
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 curative treatment; it is not about giving up, but about changing the goals of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact St Luke Home Health And Hospice at (601) 587-7686 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact St Luke Home Health And Hospice directly at (601) 587-7686 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services provided, staffing, how care needs are met, and CMS quality ratings; contact St Luke Home Health And Hospice at (601) 587-7686 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review St Luke Home Health And Hospice's official CMS Care Compare listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251687?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.