Arden Of South Mississippi Llc
Poplarville, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251697)
CMS process measure: 99.32 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 403-9822 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Arden Of South Mississippi LLC has a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 82% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.32 is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Arden Of South Mississippi LLC serves 59 ZIP codes from its office in Poplarville, Mississippi, in Pearl River County.
Yes, Arden Of South Mississippi LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 251697, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Arden Of South Mississippi LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Poplarville, Mississippi, serving families in Pearl River County and beyond. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 2017, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 251697.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Of those surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects the consistency of core hospice care processes — this hospice scored 99.32, which is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 for this hospice, and that 73.5% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
Arden Of South Mississippi LLC reports serving 59 ZIP codes from its Poplarville office, indicating a fairly broad service area in the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Arden Of South Mississippi LLC has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 2017 (CCN 251697), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 82% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 77% rating their overall experience 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 99.32, which is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 59 ZIP codes from its office in Poplarville, Mississippi, in Pearl River County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 59 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Arden Of South Mississippi LLC is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, but families may want to weigh it alongside CMS survey and quality measure results.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 19, 2017.
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 is for patients with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical care to manage pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Arden Of South Mississippi LLC at (601) 403-9822 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Arden Of South Mississippi LLC directly at (601) 403-9822 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure results, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact Arden Of South Mississippi LLC at (601) 403-9822 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Arden Of South Mississippi LLC (CCN 251697) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251697?state=MS to confirm current ratings and details.
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.