Compassus-Hattiesburg
93% would definitely recommend
80/ 100
Not rated
St Joseph Hospice of Southern Mississippi, LLC
Hospice · 32 Milbranch Road, Suite 30, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
Family caregiver survey rating
50/ 100
Average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 03/09/2011 · CCN 251670
- Rank in Hattiesburg
- #7 of 7 hospices
- Rank in Mississippi
- #52 of 78 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 127 patients
- County
- Forrest
- Service area
- 69 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) | 99.8% | 97.8% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 63.7% | — | 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 0 of 7 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 83% | 84% | 82% | About the same |
| Always provided timely help | 75% | 82% | 78% | Worse |
| Always treated patient with respect | 90% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 91% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 73% | 80% | 76% | Worse |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 83% | 85% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend | 86% | 87% | 85% | About the same |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 4 of 10 reported measures, worse on 5.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 1.6% | — | 0.5% | Better |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 61.8% | — | 52.4% | Worse |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 9.3% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 35.3% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 12.7% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 2% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $16,029 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 10.3 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 7.4% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 92.7% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer23%
Dementia21%
Stroke11%
Heart/circulatory disease19%
Respiratory disease13%
Other conditions15%
Where care is provided
Private home85%
Assisted living6%
Nursing facility5%
Inpatient hospice unit4%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (69)
38826, 39111, 39116, 39168, 39338, 39367, 39401, 39402, 39422, 39423, 39425, 39426, 39427, 39428, 39429, 39437, 39439, 39440, 39443, 39451, 39452, 39455, 39456, 39462, 39464, 39465, 39466, 39470, 39474, 39475, 39476, 39477, 39479, 39480, 39482, 39483, 39501, 39502, 39503, 39505, 39506, 39507, 39520, 39521, 39525, 39530, 39531, 39532, 39535, 39540, 39553, 39556, 39560, 39561, 39562, 39563, 39564, 39565, 39567, 39571, 39572, 39573, 39574, 39576, 39577, 39581, 39643, 39654, 39667
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Frequently asked questions
Is St Joseph Hospice of Southern Mississippi, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. St Joseph Hospice of Southern Mississippi, LLC (CMS Certification Number 251670) has been Medicare-certified since 03/09/2011, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does St Joseph Hospice of Southern Mississippi, LLC compare to other hospices in Hattiesburg?
St Joseph Hospice of Southern Mississippi, LLC ranks #7 of 7 hospices based in Hattiesburg on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does St Joseph Hospice of Southern Mississippi, LLC serve?
St Joseph Hospice of Southern Mississippi, LLC reports serving 69 ZIP codes to CMS, including 38826, 39111, 39116, 39168, 39338. Call (601) 261-2515 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with St Joseph Hospice of Southern Mississippi, LLC. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.