Affinity Hospice
White Hall, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041560)
CMS process measure: 96.8 (state average 97.84 — below state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (501) 534-4847 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families surveyed by CMS reported that 93% would definitely recommend Affinity Hospice, with 81% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Affinity Hospice scored 96.80, which is below the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
Affinity Hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in White Hall, Arkansas, in Jefferson County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Affinity Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 041560, certified since September 27, 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Affinity Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in White Hall, Arkansas, in Jefferson County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 27, 1996 (CCN 041560). Families arranging end-of-life care for a loved one may find it helpful to know what CMS data shows about this provider.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 93% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure in the data provided for this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Affinity Hospice scored 96.80, compared to the Arkansas state average of 97.84 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 73.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the same data source.
Affinity Hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its White Hall office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Affinity Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 041560) since September 27, 1996, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 93% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Affinity Hospice, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Affinity Hospice scored 96.80 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the Arkansas state average of 97.84, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Affinity Hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its office in White Hall, Arkansas, in Jefferson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Affinity Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, and CMS reports quality data separately for each provider.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Affinity Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 27, 1996.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is typically for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort, usually with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — hospice teams work to manage pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Affinity Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (501) 534-4847 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Affinity Hospice at (501) 534-4847 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, and the size of its service area — all of which are available for Affinity Hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Affinity Hospice directly using its CCN (041560) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041560?state=AR.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.