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SOUTHERNCARE, INC.
NPI 1740228832
Hospice Care, Community Based in Mishawaka, IN

Active since June 02, 2006
1626 E DAY RD, MISHAWAKA, IN 46545(574) 259-0895(574) 259-0899 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 7, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 7, 2026, Jul 25, 2024, Oct 13, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Southerncare, Inc. NPPES

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

SOUTHERNCARE, INC. (NPI 1740228832), doing business as Southerncare South Bend, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Mishawaka, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. The organization maintains 4 additional practice locations and lists Jennifer Tyler, Vp Of Regulatory Counsel, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740228832
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTHERNCARE, INC.
Location Address1626 E DAY RDMishawaka, IN 46545-3469
Mailing AddressPo Box 4060Mooresville, NC 28117-4060 · (704) 664-2876 · Fax (704) 664-1306
Phone(574) 259-0895
Fax(574) 259-0899
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJennifer TylerVp Of Regulatory Counsel · (678) 449-0459
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 7, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 7, 2026
✔ NPI 1740228832 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IN · 14-003723-1✔ Licensed in IN · 050037231
1626 E DAY RD, Mishawaka, IN 46545
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsSoutherncare South Bend

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1935 Mezzanine Dr Ste BLafayette, IN 47905-8645 · Phone (765) 448-4732 · Fax (765) 448-4741
Location 23600 N Briarwood LnMuncie, IN 47304-5219 · Phone (765) 254-1434 · Fax (765) 254-1437
Location 32312 S Dixon Rd Ste 200Kokomo, IN 46902-6423 · Phone (765) 453-3140 · Fax (765) 453-3910
Location 49205 Broadway Ste BMerrillville, IN 46410-7061 · Phone (219) 476-0699 · Fax (844) 863-1300

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200451230AIN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Southerncare South Bend (CMS certification number 151582), from CMS Care Compare.

Southerncare South Bend

Hospice · Mishawaka, IN
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number151582
CMS RegionRegion 5
Medicare-Certified SinceSeptember 2, 2003
Average Daily Census278patients per day on average
Location1626 E Day RdMishawaka, IN 46545 · St. Joseph County
Phone(574) 259-0895
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home52%
Assisted living facility17%
Nursing facility10%
Skilled nursing facility19%
Patients with cancer
16%
Patients with dementia
22%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
28%
Patients with respiratory disease
14%
Patients with stroke
5%
Patients with other conditions
5%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
954 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
954 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
954 patient stays
99.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
675 patient stays
99.9%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
954 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
696 patient stays
99.7%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
215 patient stays
99.5%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
954 patient stays
99.5%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
1,157 patient stays
66.6%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
10/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 23
33.6%
Early live discharges
National percentile 42
5%
Late live discharges
National percentile 64
44.6%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 59
8.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 75
3%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 59
$18,251
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 40
11.4 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 36
6.8%
Visits near death
National percentile 53
93.6%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

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 Southerncare, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Southerncare, Inc. is 1740228832. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2006. The provider is doing business as SouthernCare South Bend.

Where is Southerncare, Inc. located?

Southerncare, Inc. is located at 1626 E Day Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545. The listed phone number is (574) 259-0895.

What is Southerncare, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Is Southerncare, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Southerncare South Bend is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 151582), certified since September 2, 2003.

What insurance does Southerncare, Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and CareSource list Southerncare, Inc. 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 Southerncare, Inc. was last updated on May 7, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 months 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.