hospice in Laurel, MS
Deaconess Hospice
1121 N 16th Avenue, Suite A, Laurel, MS 39440 · (601) 261-4010
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
Deaconess Hospice at a glance
Deaconess Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Laurel, Mississippi (Jones County).
CMS has not published a family caregiver survey star rating for this hospice, usually because it has too little recent data.
97% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 36 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- January 15, 1997
- County
- Jones County
- CMS Certification Number
- 251535
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 94% | 84.8% | 82.7% | Better |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 97% | 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) | 93% | 82% | 77.8% | Better |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 98% | 92.3% | 91.3% | Better |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 94% | 84% | 81.7% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 96% | 91.3% | 91% | Better |
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) | 100% | 96.6% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 78.1% | 64% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 9 | 8.6 | 8.9 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 36 | 65 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Deaconess Hospice
Comfortcare Hospice
2260 Highway 15 North/Mail- PO Box 607 39441, PO Box 607 Laurel, Ms 39441, Laurel, MS 39440 · under 1 mi
Government
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927 Wayne Street / Mail-PO Box 1249, PO Box 1249, Waynesboro, MS 39367 · 28.2 mi
Government
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- ★★★★★5Much above average
Forrest General Home Care and Hospice
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Non-profit
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For-profit
★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Deaconess Hospice's rating?
CMS has not published a star rating for Deaconess Hospice. This usually means there is not enough recent data.
Where is Deaconess Hospice and how do I contact it?
Deaconess Hospice is at 1121 N 16th Avenue, Suite A, Laurel, MS 39440. Phone: (601) 261-4010.
About this data
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