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TENDER LOVING CARE, AN AMEDISYS COMPANY
NPI 1104871094
Home Health in Gulfport, MS

Active since May 23, 2006CLIA 25D1001141 · Waiver
4/5
Patient Care Rating
11010 HIGHWAY 49, STE 4, GULFPORT, MS 39503(228) 831-9821(228) 831-9826 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 6, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys Company NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

TENDER LOVING CARE, AN AMEDISYS COMPANY (NPI 1104871094) is a healthcare organization registered as a home health in Gulfport, Mississippi and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 1, 2028 and lists Paul Kusserow, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1104871094
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251E00000X
Legal Business NameNINE PALMS 2 LLC
Location Address11010 HIGHWAY 49, STE 4Gulfport, MS 39503-4190
Mailing Address3854 American Way, Suite ABaton Rouge, LA 70816-4013 · (225) 292-2031 · Fax (225) 295-9678
Phone(228) 831-9821
Fax(228) 831-9826
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialPaul KusserowPresident · (225) 292-2031
Enumeration DateMay 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 6, 2017
✔ NPI 1104871094 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHome HealthAgencies
Taxonomy Code251E00000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 12384
Definition
A public agency or private organization, or a subdivision of such an agency or organization, that is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services, such as physical therapy, speech-language pathology services, or occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services. It has policies established by a professional group associated with the agency or organization (including at least one physician and one registered nurse) to govern the services and provides for supervision of such services by a physician or a registered nurse; maintains clinical records on all patients; is licensed in accordance with State or local law or is approved by the State or local licensing agency as meeting the licensing standards, where applicable; and meets other conditions found by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be necessary for health and safety.
11010 HIGHWAY 49, Gulfport, MS 39503
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsTender Loving Care, An Amedisys Company

Other Identifiers 7

Other000070507MS · Bc Bs Of Ms
Medicare OSCAR/certification257143MS
Other000070508MS · Bc Bs Of Ms
Other000070508MS · Bc Bs Of Ms Fed
Other000070508MS · Advanced Health Systems
Other000070507MS · Advanced Health Systems
Medicaid00770616MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 25D1001141

Nine Palms 2 LLC Dba Adoration Home Health Of Gulfport · Gulfport, MS
Active · expires Jul 1, 2028
CLIA Number25D1001141
Laboratory TypeHome Health Agency
Certificate Effective DateJuly 2, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 1, 2028
Laboratory DirectorApril Drake
Laboratory Phone(228) 831-9821
Laboratory LocationNine Palms 2 LLC Dba Adoration Home Health Of Gulfport11010 Hwy 49 Ste 4, Gulfport, MS 39503
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Tender Loving Care (CMS certification number 257143), from CMS Care Compare.

Tender Loving Care

Home health agency · Gulfport, MS
4.5/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number257143
Medicare-Certified SinceOctober 8, 2002
Phone(228) 831-9821
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
99.9%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
92.6%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
95.9%
Patients who got better at bathing
96.7%
Patients whose breathing improved
95.8%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
90.5%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
65%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
99.2%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
98.8%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
2%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.8%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
422 of 539 patient episodes · observed rate 78.29%
81.55% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
294 patient stays · observed rate 4.42%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
4.01% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 982 episodes
1.08
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ROGERS HEARING HEALTHCARE
Hearing Aid Equipment
11010 HIGHWAY 49, STE 6
GULFPORT, MS 39503
Harrison County (228) 832-5353
NORTHLAND HEARING CENTERS, INC.
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
11010 HIGHWAY 49, STE. 6
GULFPORT, MS 39503
Harrison County (228) 832-5353

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Nine Palms 2 LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nine Palms 2 LLC is 1104871094. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 23, 2006. The provider is doing business as Tender Loving Care, An Amedisys Company.

Where is Nine Palms 2 LLC located?

Nine Palms 2 LLC is located at 11010 Highway 49 Ste 4, Gulfport, MS 39503. The listed phone number is (228) 831-9821.

What is Nine Palms 2 LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Home Health with taxonomy code 251E00000X.

Does Nine Palms 2 LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 25D1001141) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 1, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Nine Palms 2 LLC a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Tender Loving Care is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since October 8, 2002.

What quality rating does Nine Palms 2 LLC have?

CMS rates Tender Loving Care 4.5 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Nine Palms 2 LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee list Nine Palms 2 LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nine Palms 2 LLC was last updated on September 6, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.