Home Health Agencies in ZIP 39440 (Laurel, MS)
2 Medicare-certified home health agencies operate in ZIP 39440, Laurel, MS, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 2.8 out of 5.
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Home health agencies deliver skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and home health aide services in the place a patient calls home. Medicare certifies agencies that meet federal standards, and CMS publishes quality measures for each agency.
Choosing among home health agencies in ZIP 39440
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
Visit candidates in ZIP 39440, Laurel, MS when possible, ask how care plans are set and reviewed, and confirm costs, coverage, and availability in writing. Staffing consistency and clear family communication matter as much as any published score.
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Quality of care | Timely care | Improved walking | Improved bathing | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMFORTCARE HOME HEALTH | 2.5 | 2.5 | 98.9% | 83.5% | 86.8% | government |
| DEACONESS HOMECARE- REGION I | 3.0 | 3.0 | 97.5% | 88.2% | 90.9% | for-profit |
Medicare-certified home health agencies in ZIP 39440
Data profile for ZIP 39440
CMS data lets us profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 39440: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 government. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 3.0 out of 5 at DEACONESS HOMECARE- REGION I (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 2.5 to 3.0 out of 5. Among agencies reporting timeliness, 98.2% of patients received timely care. Patient-improvement measures average 85.9% for walking and 88.8% for bathing. The average quality-of-patient-care star among reporting agencies is 2.8 out of 5.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.8 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | DEACONESS HOMECARE- REGION I (3.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 government |
| Avg quality-of-patient-care star | 2.8 / 5 |
| Avg timely care | 98.2% |
| Avg improved walking | 85.9% |
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Data sources
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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