Arden Of North Mississippi (Oxford)
Oxford, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251567)
CMS process measure: 98 (state average 97.83 — at state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 636-7001 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 93% would definitely recommend Arden Of North Mississippi (Oxford), and it scored 98.00 on the CMS composite process measure, at the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice.
Arden Of North Mississippi (Oxford) serves 55 ZIP codes from its Oxford, MS office in Lafayette County, according to CMS data. Families should confirm coverage of their specific ZIP code by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Arden Of North Mississippi (Oxford) is Medicare-certified (CCN 251567), certified since October 5, 2001. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Arden Of North Mississippi (Oxford) is a for-profit hospice located in Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi. It has been Medicare-certified since October 5, 2001, meaning it has met the federal health and safety standards required to serve Medicare beneficiaries for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 93% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure for this profile.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, this hospice scored 98.00, which is at the Mississippi state average of 97.83. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed key care processes for its patients, based on the most recent CMS Care Compare data vintage available. CMS also lists a care index score of 8 and reports that 67.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, per CMS data.
Arden Of North Mississippi (Oxford) reports serving 55 ZIP codes from its Oxford office, indicating a fairly broad service area in the region.
As a Medicare-certified hospice, care here is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come directly from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Arden Of North Mississippi (Oxford) is Medicare-certified (CCN 251567) since October 5, 2001, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 98.00, which CMS classifies as at the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 55 ZIP codes from its Oxford, Lafayette County, Mississippi location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Arden Of North Mississippi (Oxford) is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not determine care quality, which is better judged from CMS survey and process measure data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 5, 2001, more than 20 years.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care, attention, or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact the hospice at (662) 636-7001 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice at (662) 636-7001 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, CMS quality scores, service area, and how care needs will be met; contact the hospice at (662) 636-7001 to discuss specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Arden Of North Mississippi (Oxford) using CCN 251567 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251567?state=MS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.