Arkansas Hospice, Inc
El Dorado, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041522)
CMS process measure: 99.33 (state average 97.84 — above state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (501) 748-3333 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Arkansas Hospice holds a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 94 percent of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 99.33 is above the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
Arkansas Hospice serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in El Dorado, Arkansas, in Union County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Arkansas Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 041522), certified since November 12, 1991. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Arkansas Hospice, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in El Dorado, Arkansas, serving families in Union County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 12, 1991, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 041522.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Arkansas Hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety-four percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this provider, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Arkansas Hospice scored 99.33, which is above the Arkansas state average of 97.84. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and notes that 58.1 percent of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Arkansas Hospice's service area, as listed in CMS data, spans 34 ZIP codes from its El Dorado office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and are subject to CMS's regular update schedule; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Arkansas Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 041522) since November 12, 1991, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 94 percent saying they would definitely recommend Arkansas Hospice and 89 percent rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score of 99.33 is above the Arkansas state average of 97.84, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists Arkansas Hospice as serving 34 ZIP codes from its El Dorado, Arkansas office in Union County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Arkansas Hospice is a non-profit organization. Ownership type is reported by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality; the CAHPS and process measure scores offer more direct insight into experience and performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Arkansas Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 12, 1991.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients with a life-limiting illness, typically when a doctor certifies a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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; it does not mean abandoning medical attention, symptom management, or emotional and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Arkansas Hospice at (501) 748-3333 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Arkansas Hospice at (501) 748-3333 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how process measures compare to state averages, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are available for Arkansas Hospice on Medicare Care Compare, along with questions about services best answered by calling (501) 748-3333.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Arkansas Hospice (CCN 041522) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041522?state=AR to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.