hospice in Brookhaven, MS

Deaconess Hospice

1385 Johnny Johnson Drive, Suite A, Brookhaven, MS 39601 · (601) 823-5990

★★★★★3
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

Deaconess Hospice at a glance

Deaconess Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Brookhaven, Mississippi (Lincoln County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Mississippi average of 3.9.

78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 106 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
October 9, 2018
County
Lincoln County
CMS Certification Number
251707

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMississippi avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)3 / 53.9 / 53.7 / 5Worse

Family survey

This facility81%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)81%84.8%82.7%Average
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)78%86.5%84.9%Worse
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)75%79.8%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)72%82%77.8%Worse
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)86%92.3%91.3%Worse
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)80%84%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)89%91.3%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility99.7%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)99.7%96.6%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)69.4%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 day1066567

Where this hospice provides care

At home77%Assisted living10%Skilled nursing facility1%Other0%Nursing facility12%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Deaconess Hospice

  1. Compassus-Mid-Mississippi

    120 West Cherokee Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  2. Gentiva

    706 Highway 51 North, P O Box 4060 Mooresville, Nc 28117-4060, Brookhaven, MS 39601 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  3. Mid Delta Hospice South, INC DBA Bristol Hospice - Brookhaven

    711 Brookway Boulevard, Suite B, Brookhaven, MS 39601 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  4. Dignity Hospice LLC

    114 West Cherokee Street, Brookhaven, MS 39601 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  5. St Luke Home Health and Hospice

    713-B Watts Street, Monticello, MS 39654 · 19.3 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  6. Enhabit Hospice of Southwest Mississippi

    1301 Harrison Avenue, Suite B, McComb, MS 39648 · 27.6 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated

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Frequently asked questions

What is Deaconess Hospice's rating?

Deaconess Hospice has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Mississippi hospices is 3.9 stars.

Where is Deaconess Hospice and how do I contact it?

Deaconess Hospice is at 1385 Johnny Johnson Drive, Suite A, Brookhaven, MS 39601. Phone: (601) 823-5990.

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.