CMS's overall star rating covers general acute care and critical access hospitals; rural emergency hospitals are not rated.
Source: CMS Care Compare, October 2026 releaseER figures are medians, not live waitsAbout the data
Visiting South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center
Osceola, AR 72370
County: Mississippi Directions Apple Maps Call (870) 563-7000
- Photo ID and your insurance, Medicare or Medicaid card
- A list of your medicines, doses and allergies
- Your doctor's name and phone number
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Quick answers about South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center
What is the phone number for South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center?
The main phone number for South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center is (870) 563-7000, from Medicare's hospital records.
Call (870) 563-7000What is the address of South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center?
South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center is at 611 West Lee Avenue, Osceola, AR 72370.
Directions (opens Google Maps)Does South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes. South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center has an emergency department, according to Medicare data.
Quality and performance
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · data as of October 2026
CMS has not reported an emergency department wait time for South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center. That usually means too few cases to report, or no emergency department.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information and Timely & Effective Care. Wait times are a median over a past 12-month reporting period, not live data. Not affiliated with CMS or with South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center. For a medical emergency, call 911.
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What insurance does South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center accept?
Original Medicare: Medicare-certified, so it can bill Original Medicare (Medicare number 040782). Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this section does not cover.
2027 Marketplace plans in Arkansas that list this hospital
| Insurer | Plans in network | Network | Network tier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield | 23 of 23 plans | TRUE-BLUE-PPO | True-Blue-Ppo |
| Ambetter | 15 of 15 plans | – | Preferred |
| Health Advantage | 15 of 15 plans | TRUE-BLUE-PPO | True-Blue-Ppo |
| Octave | 12 of 12 plans | USABLE-MUTUAL-CONNECT-PPO | Usable-Mutual-Connect-Ppo |
2027 plan year, individual Marketplace (ACA) plans only.Health insurance in Arkansas
Adults in Arkansas qualify for Medicaid up to 133% of the poverty line. Ask the hospital which Arkansas Medicaid plans it takes.
What insurance does South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center accept?
In the 2027 HealthCare.gov Marketplace plan data (insurer network files loaded November 4, 2026), South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center is in network for 4 Marketplace insurers in Arkansas: Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield (23 of 23 plans), Ambetter (15 of 15 plans), Health Advantage (15 of 15 plans) and 1 other insurer. This covers Marketplace (ACA) plans only, not Medicare Advantage, Medicaid or employer plans. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center take Medicare?
South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center is a Medicare-certified hospital (CMS Certification Number 040782), according to CMS hospital data. Medicare Advantage plans have their own networks, which this page does not cover; check with your plan before you get care.
Does South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center accept Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield?
South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center is in network for 23 of 23 plans that Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield sells on the Arkansas Marketplace in 2027, according to Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center accept Ambetter?
South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center is in network for 15 of 15 plans that Ambetter sells on the Arkansas Marketplace in 2027, according to Ambetter's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Does South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center accept Health Advantage?
South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center is in network for 15 of 15 plans that Health Advantage sells on the Arkansas Marketplace in 2027, according to Health Advantage's network file loaded November 4, 2026. Networks differ from plan to plan and can change, so confirm with the insurer before you get care.
Source: the insurers' 2027 machine-readable provider files listed in the CMS Marketplace public use files, loaded November 4, 2026, matched to hospitals by NPI from CMS Hospital Enrollments. How we match networks to hospitals Networks change; confirm with your insurer before you go.
Care after a stay at South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center
Medicare-certified providers near this hospital, with their CMS ratings. A hospital discharge planner can make the referral.
Skilled nursing facilities nearby
- 6.0mi Harris Health and Rehab Osceola, AR · 91 beds Medicare overall 5 of 5 stars
- 16mi Manila Healthcare Center Manila, AR · 84 beds Medicare overall 3 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 2 of 5
- 16mi Heritage Square Healthcare Center Blytheville, AR · 86 beds Medicare overall 4 of 5 stars · Short-stay quality 1 of 5
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Dialysis centers nearby See more
- 5.0mi DaVita Osceola DialysisOsceola, AR
- 14mi Bma BlythevilleBlytheville, AR
- 20mi DaVita Ripley Dialysis CenterRipley, TN
Hospice care providers nearby See more
- 5.0mi Legacy Hospice, INCOsceola, AR · 78% would recommend Not rated
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Doctors at South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center
15 Medicare-enrolled doctors and other clinicians list this hospital as an affiliation, across 3 specialties.
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Medicare-enrolled specialists with a practice in Osceola, with addresses, phone numbers and the hospitals they work with.
What Medicare paid at South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · original Medicare patients · 2024
Average hospital charges and actual payments for the procedure Medicare patients most often had here, compared with the average for Arkansas.
Outpatient services
| Service | Services | Avg billed | Avg allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive Observation ServicesAPC 8011 | 39 | $10,583 | $2,424 |
Charges are the hospital's list prices; payments are what Medicare, the patient and any other insurer actually paid (for outpatient services, Medicare's allowed amount). Private insurance prices differ. "vs state" compares this hospital's average payment with the state average for the same stay. All procedure costs.
Size and finances
Medicare cost report · covers May 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024 (245 days, part of a year)
As reported by the hospital to CMS; not audited. Operating margin is income from patient care divided by net patient revenue and leaves out investment income and donations. Compare Arkansas hospital finances.
Who owns South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center
Medicare enrollment and ownership records (PECOS)
Medicare lists the hospital's legal name as Smc-mississippi County Hospital System, a non-profit organization.
23 doctors and other clinicians list South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center as a hospital affiliation in Medicare's clinician directory.
Organizations with 5% or more ownership (directly or through other companies), partnership interests or operational control, as the hospital reported them to Medicare. Records can lag behind recent sales. Individuals are not listed. Who owns America's hospitals.
The area around South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center
HRSA shortage designations and BLS pay data
Primary care: Mississippi is a federally designated health professional shortage area. Highest shortage score 19.
Mental health: Parts of Mississippi are federally designated health professional shortage areas (1 designation). Highest shortage score 17.
Dental: Parts of Mississippi are federally designated health professional shortage areas (2 designations). Highest shortage score 19.
Nurse pay: registered nurses in Arkansas earn a median $78,940 a year. Healthcare salaries in Arkansas.
Shortage areas are designated by the Health Resources and Services Administration where there are too few primary care, mental health or dental providers for the population; scores run from 0 to 25 for primary and mental health care and 0 to 26 for dental care, higher meaning greater need. Arkansas shortage areas
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