Traditions Health
Ocean Springs, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251679)
CMS process measure: 99.33 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 28 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (228) 207-0390 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Traditions Health, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. However, its CMS composite process score of 99.33 is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Traditions Health serves 28 ZIP codes from its Ocean Springs, Mississippi office in Jackson County.
Yes, Traditions Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 251679, since 2012); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Traditions Health is a for-profit hospice based in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, serving families in Jackson County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 25, 2012, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 251679.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Traditions Health. This is often due to small patient counts at the time of survey collection and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Traditions Health scored 99.33, compared with the Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and that 67.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS Care Compare data.
Traditions Health's service area includes 28 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Ocean Springs office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Traditions Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 251679) since September 25, 2012, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommending) for Traditions Health, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Traditions Health's composite process score is 99.33, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 67.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Traditions Health serves 28 ZIP codes from its Ocean Springs, Mississippi location in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 28 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Traditions Health is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is reported by CMS but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Traditions Health has been Medicare-certified since September 25, 2012.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients believed to have a limited life expectancy, typically six months or less.
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; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact Traditions Health at (228) 207-0390 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; please contact Traditions Health at (228) 207-0390 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, CMS quality scores, service area, and how care is provided; contact Traditions Health at (228) 207-0390 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Traditions Health directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251679?state=MS to confirm current CMS-reported figures.
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.