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SOUTHERNCARE, INC.
NPI 1982622015
Hospice Care, Community Based in Newton, MS

Active since July 17, 2006CLIA 25D2062580 · Waiver
278 COMMERCIAL DR, NEWTON, MS 39345(601) 683-7500(601) 683-0009 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 13, 2026.

Record update history: May 5, 2026, Jan 17, 2023, Oct 13, 2022 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Southerncare, Inc. NPPES

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

SOUTHERNCARE, INC. (NPI 1982622015), doing business as Gentiva, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Newton, Mississippi and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 17, 2027, maintains a secondary practice location in Meridian, and lists Janet Combs, Vp Of Licensure, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982622015
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameSOUTHERNCARE, INC.
Location Address278 COMMERCIAL DRNewton, MS 39345-9564
Mailing AddressPo Box 4060Mooresville, NC 28117-4060 · (704) 664-2876 · Fax (704) 664-1306
Phone(601) 683-7500
Fax(601) 683-0009
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJanet CombsVp Of Licensure · (704) 664-2876
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 5, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 5, 2026
✔ NPI 1982622015 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 043
278 COMMERCIAL DR, Newton, MS 39345
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsGentiva

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14709 26th Ave Ste AMeridian, MS 39305 · Phone (601) 693-0412 · Fax (601) 693-0811

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid01635559MS
Medicaid1851339238MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Molina Healthcare.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 25D2062580

Southerncare Inc Dba Gentiva · Newton, MS
Active · expires Jul 17, 2027
CLIA Number25D2062580
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateJuly 18, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 17, 2027
Laboratory DirectorSelece Beasley
Laboratory Phone(601) 683-7500
Laboratory LocationSoutherncare Inc Dba Gentiva278 Commercial Dr, Newton, MS 39345
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Gentiva (CMS certification number 251541), from CMS Care Compare.

Gentiva

Hospice · Newton, MS
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number251541
CMS RegionRegion 4
Medicare-Certified SinceJune 19, 1997
Average Daily Census102patients per day on average
Location278 Commercial DriveNewton, MS 39345 · Newton County
Phone(601) 683-7500
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
Home79%
Assisted living facility13%
Nursing facility4%
Skilled nursing facility2%
Patients with cancer
16%
Patients with dementia
23%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
24%
Patients with respiratory disease
14%
Patients with stroke
10%
Patients with other conditions
4%
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
342 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
342 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
342 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
276 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
342 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
315 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
50 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
342 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
332 patient stays
85.8%
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 73
0.2%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 8
16.7%
Early live discharges
National percentile 39
4.5%
Late live discharges
National percentile 85
54.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 60
8.4%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 52
1.3%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 59
$18,154
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 55
12.7 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 18
5.3%
Visits near death
National percentile 93
99.3%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

SOUTHERNCARE INC
Registered Nurse (Hospice)
278 COMMERCIAL DR
NEWTON, MS 39345
Newton County (601) 683-7500

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 1982622015. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2006. The provider is doing business as Gentiva.

Where is Southerncare, Inc. located?

Southerncare, Inc. is located at 278 Commercial Dr, Newton, MS 39345. The listed phone number is (601) 683-7500.

What is Southerncare, Inc.'s specialty?

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

Does Southerncare, Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 25D2062580) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 17, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Southerncare, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Gentiva is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 251541), certified since June 19, 1997.

What insurance does Southerncare, Inc. accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Molina Healthcare 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 5, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.