TRADITIONS HEALTH
Provider Information
- Address
- 3704 BIENVILLE BLVD, SUITE A-3
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- September 25, 2012
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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) | 5 |
| Physicians | 2 |
12
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 TRADITIONS HEALTH reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
An older Medicare record for this hospice lists short-term inpatient care as “not provided.” That code may be out of date. Medicare requires certified hospices to make inpatient care available for symptom management and caregiver respite. Ask this hospice how it arranges a bed if symptoms become hard to manage at home.
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
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 TRADITIONS HEALTH compares to hospices nationwide.
12.6 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 54th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
28
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 day12.6 min
Ranks better than about 54% 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 weekends6.2%
Ranks better than about 29% 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 life90.3%
Ranks better than about 32% 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 visits66.4%
Ranks better than about 31% 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 care11.7%
Ranks better than about 18% 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 months42.9%
Ranks better than about 33% 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 care18.2%
Ranks better than about 9% 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 hospice5.2%
Ranks better than about 10% 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)67th 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$16,670 · 43rd 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 67% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed99.3%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life67%
- All care steps completed99.3%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer16%
- Dementia39%
- Heart and circulatory disease18%
- Lung and respiratory disease13%
- Other conditions15%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Care in Ocean Springs
Traditions Health serves families throughout Ocean Springs, Mississippi. They provide comfort-focused care for those facing a life-limiting illness. Their team works out of their office on Bienville Boulevard in Jackson County. They help patients manage pain and find peace at home. The goal is simple: to make every day count for the patient and their loved ones. Families often find that having this extra support makes a hard time feel a little more manageable. It is about honoring the person behind the diagnosis.
About Traditions Health
Traditions Health is a for-profit hospice provider. They have been certified by Medicare since September 2012. That long history shows they have been part of the local healthcare landscape for over a decade. What should families know? For-profit status simply means they operate as a business while following strict federal rules for hospice care. Medicare certification is the gold standard here. It means they meet specific quality benchmarks set by the government. This gives families a layer of safety and oversight. They are not just any provider; they are part of a national system that must report their results. You can trust that they answer to federal standards every single day.
Quality Performance
Understanding Hospice Care in Ocean Springs
Hospice is not a place you go to give up. It is a service that comes to where you live. In Ocean Springs, this means your home, an assisted living facility, or a nursing home. The team includes nurses, aides, social workers, and chaplains. They work together to treat the whole person. The thing is, many families wait too long to call. They think hospice is only for the very last days of life. But that is a mistake. Hospice can provide support for months, helping to manage symptoms early on. This allows for better quality of life for everyone involved. And the best part? Medicare pays for almost all of it. So there is no reason to struggle alone when help is available.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Choosing the right team feels like a heavy task. But asking the right questions helps clear the fog. Start by asking how quickly they can get a nurse to your home in an emergency. You also need to know how they handle pain management at night or on weekends. Ask who will be the main person you talk to when you have questions. It is also good to ask how they support the family after a loss. These questions help you see if they are a good fit for your values. Trust your gut feeling during these calls. You are looking for a partner who listens as well as they care.
Preserving Your Family Story
The stories your loved ones share are precious. During this time, capturing those memories can be a beautiful gift for future generations to cherish forever.
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