Mercy Home Health
Fort Smith, AR · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 047011)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (479) 484-5511 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mercy Home Health holds a 4-star CMS quality rating, above the Arkansas state average of 3.5, and a 4-star patient survey rating. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data.
Mercy Home Health offers nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services. It serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Yes, Mercy Home Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 047011, certified since December 14, 1978, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status is confirmed through CMS Care Compare data.
About this agency
Mercy Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency serving Fort Smith, Arkansas, and the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 1978, and is organized as a non-profit entity. Services offered include nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide support.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Mercy Home Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars. The agency's patient survey star rating is also 4 out of 5, reflecting patient experience feedback collected through CMS surveys. Among CMS-reported quality measures, 99.91% of patients began receiving care in a timely manner, and 87.29% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their care episode.
Mercy Home Health reports serving 39 ZIP codes from its Fort Smith, Arkansas office, indicating a moderately broad service area for a home health provider of this type.
All ratings and quality figures cited here come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of data provided for this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current ratings and coverage details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the agency, since CMS data is updated periodically and figures may change over time.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Mercy Home Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 047011) and has been since December 14, 1978, so Medicare covers eligible home health services when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
Mercy Home Health offers nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 4-star CMS quality rating, which is above the Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating according to CMS Care Compare data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review current ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's listing page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/047011?state=AR.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
Mercy Home Health serves 39 ZIP codes from its Fort Smith, Arkansas office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific service availability, scheduling, and staffing for your situation by calling the agency directly at (479) 484-5511 and reviewing details on Medicare Care Compare.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
Mercy Home Health has been Medicare-certified since December 14, 1978.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Mercy Home Health is organized as a non-profit agency.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (479) 484-5511 and consult Medicare Care Compare or your insurance provider for coverage and cost details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can contact Mercy Home Health at (479) 484-5511 to inquire about starting care.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
This data does not describe non-medical home care distinctions; contact the agency at (479) 484-5511 for clarification on the types of care they provide.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 12/14/1978. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.