MAGNOLIA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER HH AND HOSPICE AGE
Provider Information
- Address
- 1001 SOUTH HARPER ROAD
CORINTH, MS 38834 - Ownership Type
- Government
- Medicare Certified Since
- May 3, 1990
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 6 |
| Physicians | 2 |
| Volunteers | 7 |
13
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what MAGNOLIA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER HH AND HOSPICE AGE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Supplied directly by this hospice
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how MAGNOLIA REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER HH AND HOSPICE AGE compares to hospices nationwide.
19 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 93rd percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
17
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day19 min
Ranks better than about 93% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends7.4%
Ranks better than about 44% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life98.2%
Ranks better than about 87% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits22.9%
Ranks better than about 86% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care5.9%
Ranks better than about 53% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months32.4%
Ranks better than about 62% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care17.6%
Ranks better than about 11% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice5.9%
Ranks better than about 7% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)89th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$9,433 · 9th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 78.4% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening95.6%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment96.1%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed98.5%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life78.4%
- All care steps completed92.6%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer20%
- Dementia15%
- Heart and circulatory disease17%
- Lung and respiratory disease20%
- Other conditions26%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Supportive Care in Corinth
Magnolia Regional Health Center HH and Hospice Age provides essential home health and hospice services to families in Corinth, Mississippi. Based at 1001 South Harper Road, this team focuses on comfort and dignity during life’s most difficult chapters. They serve the Alcorn County area with a steady, local touch. Choosing a hospice provider is a heavy decision for any family. You need a partner that understands the local landscape and treats your loved one like their own family member. This provider works to ensure that patients remain comfortable in their own homes. That is the goal of hospice care. It is about focusing on the person, not just the illness. When you choose a local team, you get people who know the community well. That matters when you need extra hands and a kind heart nearby. Finding the right support can make a world of difference for everyone involved.
About Magnolia Regional Health Center HH and Hospice Age
This hospice agency has been Medicare certified since May 3, 1990. Being in operation for over three decades speaks volumes about their consistency. It is a government-owned provider, which means they operate under specific public standards. What does this mean for your family? It means they follow clear rules designed to protect patient care. They have built a long history of serving the people of Alcorn County. Many families find comfort in knowing a provider has such a deep root in the community. You are not just picking a name off a list. You are picking a team with a long track record. That history provides a sense of stability when things feel uncertain. They have spent years learning how to best help patients in Corinth. It is a big deal to have that kind of experience right in your backyard.
Quality Performance
Understanding Hospice Care in Corinth
Hospice is not a place you go to give up. It is a service that comes to where you live. In Corinth, families often choose home-based hospice to stay in familiar surroundings. The team provides medical help, emotional support, and spiritual guidance. They also help family caregivers feel less alone in their duties. The thing is, many people wait too long to call for help. They think hospice is only for the very last few days. But the truth is, you can get support for much longer than that. Early care helps manage pain and symptoms before they become overwhelming. It creates a space where you can focus on making memories. You get to spend your energy on love instead of worry. That is the real value of these services. It is about making every single day count for your loved one.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should feel empowered to ask questions until you feel at ease. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can get to your home if an emergency happens at night. It is vital to know about their availability. Also, ask how they handle pain management and medication delivery. You need to know that your loved one will not be in pain. And don't be afraid to ask how they support the rest of your family. Do they offer grief counseling? Do they have volunteers who can sit with your loved one while you run errands? These are simple but important details. They define your daily experience. Write down the answers you get. Compare how each provider makes you feel. Trust your gut reaction during the conversation. You know what your family needs better than anyone else does.
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