hospice in Hattiesburg, MS

St Joseph Hospice of Southern Mississippi, LLC

32 Milbranch Road, Suite 30, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 · (601) 261-2515

★★★★★4
Above average
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

St Joseph Hospice of Southern Mississippi, LLC at a glance

St Joseph Hospice of Southern Mississippi, LLC is a for-profit hospice in Hattiesburg, Mississippi (Forrest County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Mississippi average of 3.9.

86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 127 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
March 9, 2011
County
Forrest County
CMS Certification Number
251670

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMississippi avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)4 / 53.9 / 53.7 / 5Average

Family survey

This facility83%Mississippi average84.8%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Mississippi and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMississippi avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)83%84.8%82.7%Average
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)86%86.5%84.9%Average
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)73%79.8%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)75%82%77.8%Average
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)90%92.3%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)83%84%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)91%91.3%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility99.8%Mississippi average96.6%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Mississippi and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMississippi avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)99.8%96.6%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)63.7%64%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)108.68.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityMississippi avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day1276567

Where this hospice provides care

At home85%Assisted living6%Skilled nursing facility0%Other0%Nursing facility5%Inpatient hospice4%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

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  2. Forrest General Home Care and Hospice

    304 South 40th Avenue, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 · under 1 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  3. Enhabit Hospice

    135 Mayfair Road, Suite C, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 · under 1 mi

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    ★★★★★5Much above average
  4. Heart of Hospice, LLC - Southern

    2018 Hardy Street, Suite 210, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · 11.3 mi

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    Not rated
  5. Compassus-Hattiesburg

    1700 S. 28th Avenue, Suite B, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · 11.3 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  6. Homecare Hospice South, LLC DBA Legacy Hospice of the South

    2903 Arlington Loop, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 · 11.3 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated

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Frequently asked questions

What is St Joseph Hospice of Southern Mississippi, LLC's rating?

St Joseph Hospice of Southern Mississippi, LLC has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Mississippi hospices is 3.9 stars.

Where is St Joseph Hospice of Southern Mississippi, LLC and how do I contact it?

St Joseph Hospice of Southern Mississippi, LLC is at 32 Milbranch Road, Suite 30, Hattiesburg, MS 39402. Phone: (601) 261-2515.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.