hospice in Hattiesburg, MS
Forrest General Home Care and Hospice
304 South 40th Avenue, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 · (601) 288-2500
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Forrest General Home Care and Hospice at a glance
Forrest General Home Care and Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Hattiesburg, Mississippi (Forrest County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Mississippi average of 3.9.
92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 83 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- April 19, 1994
- County
- Forrest County
- CMS Certification Number
- 251519
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Better |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 90% | 84.8% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 92% | 86.5% | 84.9% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 89% | 79.8% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 87% | 82% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 95% | 92.3% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 90% | 84% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 94% | 91.3% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 95.8% | 96.6% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 57.7% | 64% | 56.3% | Average |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 8.6 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 83 | 65 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Forrest General Home Care and Hospice
- ★★★★★5Much above average
St Joseph Hospice of Southern Mississippi, LLC
32 Milbranch Road, Suite 30, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 · under 1 mi
For-profit
★★★★★4Above average- Not rated
Heart of Hospice, LLC - Southern
2018 Hardy Street, Suite 210, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · 11.3 mi
For-profit
Not rated- Not rated
Homecare Hospice South, LLC DBA Legacy Hospice of the South
2903 Arlington Loop, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · 11.3 mi
For-profit
Not rated
Frequently asked questions
What is Forrest General Home Care and Hospice's rating?
Forrest General Home Care and Hospice has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Mississippi hospices is 3.9 stars.
Where is Forrest General Home Care and Hospice and how do I contact it?
Forrest General Home Care and Hospice is at 304 South 40th Avenue, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. Phone: (601) 288-2500.
About this data
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