Arkansas Hospice Inc
North Little Rock, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041564)
CMS process measure: 98.77 (state average 97.84 — at state average)
Serves: 181 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (501) 748-3333 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Arkansas Hospice a 4-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 98.77 is at the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
Arkansas Hospice Inc serves 181 ZIP codes from its office in North Little Rock, Arkansas, in Pulaski County. This reflects the breadth of its reported service area according to CMS data.
Yes, Arkansas Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 041564, certified since November 10, 1998. 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 North Little Rock, Arkansas, in Pulaski County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 10, 1998, with CCN 041564.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Arkansas Hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Among these caregivers, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their experience of care between 9 and 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Arkansas Hospice scored 98.77, compared with a state average of 97.84 for Arkansas — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and data show that 59.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on CMS's published figures.
Arkansas Hospice reports serving 181 ZIP codes from its North Little Rock office, indicating a broad regional service area within the state.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost information beyond this is included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated over time; families are encouraged to confirm current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Arkansas Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 041564), certified since November 10, 1998, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, family caregivers gave Arkansas Hospice a 4-star rating overall; 86% said they would definitely recommend the hospice, and 84% rated 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 score is 98.77, compared with the Arkansas state average of 97.84, placing it at the state average according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Arkansas Hospice reports serving 181 ZIP codes from its North Little Rock, Arkansas office in Pulaski County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 181 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Arkansas Hospice Inc is a non-profit organization. Ownership type doesn't directly determine care quality, but CMS reports it as public information alongside quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 10, 1998, according to CMS records.
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 for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care — pain relief, symptom management, and emotional support continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This isn't 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 doesn't cover enrollment steps; please contact Arkansas Hospice at (501) 748-3333 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and its service area — all of which are covered above using CMS data; for specifics on staffing or services, contact Arkansas Hospice at (501) 748-3333.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Arkansas Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041564?state=AR to confirm current CMS-reported figures.
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.