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 August 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 That code may be out of date.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. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
TRADITIONS HEALTH in Ocean Springs
Traditions Health serves families in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, from their office on Bienville Boulevard. This hospice provider offers end-of-life care for patients in Jackson County. They hold accreditation from the Joint Commission, which shows they meet high standards for safety and patient care. This status means an outside group checked their work against tough rules.
About TRADITIONS HEALTH
This hospice operates as a for-profit entity. They have provided Medicare-certified care since September 2012. Families should know that the Joint Commission accreditation acts as a seal of quality. This group sends experts to look at how a hospice handles medicine, safety, and patient records. They check that the team follows strict national rules. It is a sign that the agency cares about doing things the right way. The agency is a freestanding hospice. That means it is not part of a hospital system or a nursing home. Being independent often allows for a more focused approach to home-based care. Their long history of Medicare certification suggests they have spent over a decade meeting federal standards for hospice services. You can look at their history to see how they have grown. It is a solid track record for a local provider.
Quality Note
What Is Hospice Care Like in OCEAN SPRINGS?
Hospice care in this area focuses on comfort for patients and their loved ones. A team visits the patient wherever they live. This might be a private house or an assisted living facility. The staff includes 12 employees who work together to manage pain and symptoms. This team has 5 registered nurses and 2 physicians on staff to oversee medical needs. These experts coordinate care plans to ensure the patient stays as comfortable as possible. They also provide emotional support for the whole family. Having doctors and nurses on the team is a standard part of high-quality hospice care. It ensures that medical decisions happen quickly. Most care happens at home. This allows families to stay in a familiar place during a difficult time. That is the main goal of hospice care in Mississippi.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You need to feel good about the team you choose. Ask these questions to learn more about how they work. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to the home if a problem happens at night. You should also ask how they manage pain and other symptoms. It helps to ask how many patients each nurse sees in one day. This shows you how much time they have for your loved one. Finally, ask what kind of support they offer to family members after a death. A good hospice agency will have clear answers for all of these. They should speak plainly and help you understand the process. Do not feel rushed when you ask these things. You have a right to know how your family will be treated. Take your time to get the answers you need.
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