Dierksen Memorial Hospice
Texarkana, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041572)
CMS process measure: 99.29 (state average 97.84 — above state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 793-6464 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Dierksen Memorial Hospice holds a 5-star family caregiver rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 94% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.29 is above the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
Dierksen Memorial Hospice serves 44 ZIP codes from its Texarkana, Arkansas office in Miller County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Dierksen Memorial Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 041572), certified since May 3, 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Dierksen Memorial Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Texarkana, Arkansas, serving Miller County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 2005 (CCN 041572).
According to CMS Care Compare data, families who worked with Dierksen Memorial Hospice gave the agency a 5-star rating in the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers. In that survey, 94% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered — Dierksen Memorial Hospice scored 99.29, above the Arkansas state average of 97.84. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 82.9% of patients, per the published data.
Dierksen Memorial Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 44 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may reflect a specific reporting period; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Dierksen Memorial Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 041572) as of May 3, 2005, 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?
Families gave Dierksen Memorial Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.29, above the Arkansas state average of 97.84; CMS also lists a care index score of 10 and reports visits in the last days of life for 82.9% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Dierksen Memorial Hospice, based in Texarkana, Arkansas (Miller County), serves 44 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 44 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Dierksen Memorial Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, so it's worth reviewing the CMS survey and quality scores alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 3, 2005.
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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a prognosis of six months or less, as certified by a doctor.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Dierksen Memorial Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (903) 793-6464 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 Dierksen Memorial Hospice at (903) 793-6464 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CAHPS survey results, the CMS quality measures, the ZIP codes served, and how the hospice communicates with families — all of which can be discussed by calling (903) 793-6464 or reviewing Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Dierksen Memorial Hospice (CCN 041572) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041572?state=AR to see the latest published 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.