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Hospices in Jackson, MS
Quick answer
As of the CMS Care Compare August 2026 release, 4 Medicare-certified hospices have an address in Jackson, MS. 3 have a CMS family caregiver survey star rating, and 0 are rated 4 stars or higher. The highest-rated, at 3 stars, are Baptist Hospice, Gentiva and Heart of Hospice, LLC - Jackson.
How this list is ordered: by the CMS family caregiver survey star rating, highest first; ties alphabetical; hospices without a rating last (no rating is not a bad rating). Nothing else changes the order, and no hospice can pay us. This page has no ads, sponsors or partner links. HomeCareFinder is a private site, not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare, CMS or HHS. Methodology · Ownership disclosure
Hospices, ranked by CMS star rating
- Rank 1
Baptist Hospice
3 out of 5 · CMS family caregiver rating1200 N State Street, Suite 480, Jackson, MS 39202(601) 933-0053- 80% of family caregivers would definitely recommend
- Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2012 · CCN 251676CMS profile on Care Compare for Baptist Hospice - Rank 2
Gentiva
3 out of 5 · CMS family caregiver rating1910 Lakeland Drive, Suite B, Jackson, MS 39216(601) 983-3193- 79% of family caregivers would definitely recommend
- Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2004 · CCN 251590CMS profile on Care Compare for Gentiva - Rank 3
Heart of Hospice, LLC - Jackson
3 out of 5 · CMS family caregiver rating1675 Lakeland Drive, Suite 407, Jackson, MS 39216(662) 350-0830- 79% of family caregivers would definitely recommend
- Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2017 · CCN 251705CMS profile on Care Compare for Heart of Hospice, LLC - Jackson - Rank 4
Homecare Hospice, LLC DBA Legacy Hospice of the South
No CMS family caregiver rating13 Northtown Drive, Suite 130, Jackson, MS 39211(601) 625-7840- 90% of family caregivers would definitely recommend
- Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
For-Profit · Medicare-certified since 2003 · CCN 251573CMS profile on Care Compare for Homecare Hospice, LLC DBA Legacy Hospice of the South
Who pays
Medicare Part A covers hospice for people whose hospice doctor and regular doctor certify a life expectancy of 6 months or less and who choose comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. You pay nothing for hospice care from a Medicare-approved hospice; a copay of up to $5 per prescription for symptom drugs and 5% for inpatient respite care may apply. Medicare doesn't pay room and board. Source: Medicare.gov.
Common questions
How many hospices are in Jackson, MS?
As of the CMS Care Compare August 2026 release, 4 Medicare-certified hospices have an address in Jackson, MS.
Which hospices in Jackson, MS have the highest CMS ratings?
3 have a CMS family caregiver survey star rating, and 0 are rated 4 stars or higher. The highest-rated, at 3 stars, are Baptist Hospice, Gentiva and Heart of Hospice, LLC - Jackson.
Does Medicare pay for hospice?
Medicare Part A covers hospice for people whose hospice doctor and regular doctor certify a life expectancy of 6 months or less and who choose comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. You pay nothing for hospice care from a Medicare-approved hospice; a copay of up to $5 per prescription for symptom drugs and 5% for inpatient respite care may apply. Medicare doesn't pay room and board. Source: Medicare.gov.
Can a hospice pay to change this list?
No. Every hospice in the CMS file with an address here is listed, ordered only by the CMS family caregiver survey star rating (ties alphabetical, unrated last). No hospice can pay HomeCareFinder, and these pages carry no ads or partner links.
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Quick facts: 4 Medicare-certified hospices in Jackson, MS; 3 have a CMS family caregiver survey star rating and 0 are rated 4+ stars (CMS Care Compare, August 2026); ranked only by CMS stars, never paid.