HATTIESBURG, Mississippi—Arden Home Health and Hospice, a hospice and home health services provider, announced the formal opening of its new corporate headquarters located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The opening’s celebration, which was held on Friday, Nov. 1, featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony in partnership with the Area Development Partnership (ADP), a private, non-profit organization based in Hattiesburg.
Under the leadership of Abb Payne, founder and CEO of Arden, the company has doubled the size of its workforce over the past 11 months.
“The opening of our Hattiesburg headquarters is more than just a brick-and-mortar event; it symbolizes a year of incredible growth and success,” Payne said. “Our family's goal has always been to keep jobs in South Mississippi, and this new office represents our commitment to this region. We are proud of the role we play in our community, and the support from the ADP has been integral to our success. This new headquarters is a testament to our commitment to South Mississippi and beyond.”
The celebration held in honor of the headquarters' opening also recognized the first anniversary of Arden's expansion following the acquisition of Solace, Unity and Hospice Ministries and Mid-Delta Home Health. Arden has served nearly 1,400 patients and their families since the headquarters’ launch.
Arden aims to provide home health and hospice services throughout Mississippi and parts of Tennessee, including skilled nursing, physical therapy, pain management and end-of-life care. The company’s new headquarters intends to be a hub for its expanding corporate operations.