North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha
Tupelo, MS · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 257002)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 5★
Serves: 81 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 377-2499 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, below the Mississippi state average of 3.5, but it has a 5-star patient survey rating. This means patient-reported experience is very strong even though the overall quality star rating trails the state average.
North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 81 ZIP codes from its office in Tupelo, MS.
Yes, North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha is Medicare-certified (CCN 257002, certified since 07/01/1966), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS records.
About this agency
North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Tupelo, MS, certified since 07/01/1966. The agency is organized as a non-profit provider.
Services offered include Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds a CMS quality star rating of 3, which falls below the Mississippi state average of 3.5 stars. Its patient survey star rating is 5 out of 5, reflecting patient-reported experience data collected by CMS. Timely initiation of care was reported at 96.14%, meaning most patients began receiving services promptly after referral. The measure of patients who improved in their ability to walk or move around stood at 87.47%.
North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha reports serving 81 ZIP codes from its Tupelo, MS office, indicating a broad service area across the surrounding region.
All quality figures cited here — the star ratings, timely care percentage, and walking improvement percentage — come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published data vintage available at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to review the Care Compare website directly for the most current figures and to confirm details such as service availability by contacting the agency.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha is Medicare-certified under CCN 257002, certified since 07/01/1966, so Medicare-covered home health services are eligible for payment when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide care.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Mississippi state average of 3.5 stars, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 5-star patient survey rating, the highest possible, based on CMS-collected patient experience data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha's full quality and staffing data on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/257002?state=MS.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency reports serving 81 ZIP codes from its Tupelo, MS office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 81 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about current staffing levels, availability for your ZIP code, and specific care plan details by calling (662) 377-2499, and verify current ratings on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since 07/01/1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (662) 377-2499 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact North Mississippi Medical Ctr Hha at (662) 377-2499 to inquire about starting care.
What is the timely initiation of care rate for this agency?
CMS data shows 96.14% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner after referral.
What percentage of patients improved in walking or moving around?
According to CMS data, 87.47% of patients showed improvement in their ability to walk or move around.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.