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Enhabit Hospice of the Gulf Coast
Hospice · 13155 Shriners Blvd, Suite D, Biloxi, MS 39503
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
34/ 100
Below average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 09/30/2009 · CCN 251652
- Rank in Biloxi
- #2 of 3 hospices
- Rank in Mississippi
- #69 of 78 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 37 patients
- County
- Harrison
- Service area
- 27 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 100% | 97.8% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 53.2% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 8.6 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 1 of 7 reported measures, worse on 6.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 77% | 84% | 82% | Worse |
| Always provided timely help | 69% | 82% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 86% | 92% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 93% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 69% | 80% | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 71% | 85% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend | 73% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 5 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 74.2% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 28.1% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 6.3% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $14,843 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 10.3 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 6.3% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 89.1% | — | 89.3% | About the same |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer21%
Dementia38%
Heart/circulatory disease17%
Respiratory disease9%
Other conditions13%
Where care is provided
Private home60%
Assisted living33%
Nursing facility5%
Other1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (27)
39451, 39452, 39456, 39466, 39501, 39503, 39506, 39507, 39530, 39531, 39532, 39540, 39552, 39553, 39555, 39560, 39561, 39562, 39563, 39564, 39565, 39567, 39571, 39573, 39574, 39577, 39581
Other hospices in Biloxi
Deaconess Hospice
78% would definitely recommend
29/ 100
Frequently asked questions
Is Enhabit Hospice of the Gulf Coast Medicare-certified?
Yes. Enhabit Hospice of the Gulf Coast (CMS Certification Number 251652) has been Medicare-certified since 09/30/2009, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Enhabit Hospice of the Gulf Coast compare to other hospices in Biloxi?
Enhabit Hospice of the Gulf Coast ranks #2 of 3 hospices based in Biloxi on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Enhabit Hospice of the Gulf Coast serve?
Enhabit Hospice of the Gulf Coast reports serving 27 ZIP codes to CMS, including 39451, 39452, 39456, 39466, 39501. Call (228) 374-4434 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Enhabit Hospice of the Gulf Coast. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.