Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc.
Paris, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041509)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (479) 943-6868 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc., so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. CMS also lists the composite process measure comparison to the Arkansas state average as not reported.
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc. serves 10 ZIP codes from its Paris, Arkansas office in Logan County.
Yes, Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 041509, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc. is a non-profit hospice based in Paris, Arkansas, serving families in Logan County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 23, 1988, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice in the current Care Compare data set. This absence often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
CMS's Care Compare data lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice. A composite process measure comparison to the Arkansas state average of 97.84 is listed as "not reported," so no direct comparison can be made at this time using the available data.
This hospice's service area, per CMS data, covers 10 ZIP codes, reflecting a modest but defined geographic reach from its Paris, AR office.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost figures are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 041509), certified since November 23, 1988, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice, but the composite process measure comparison to the Arkansas state average of 97.84 is listed as "not reported."
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Paris, Arkansas, in Logan County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type can reflect a hospice's organizational structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed directly for care quality information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 23, 1988.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The location of care is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the hospice at (479) 943-6868 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The process for starting care is not detailed in the CMS data; contact the hospice at (479) 943-6868 to discuss next steps, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is delivered; you can review this hospice's published CMS data and contact them at (479) 943-6868 for specifics not covered by CMS.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc. directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041509?state=AR to confirm current CMS data.
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.