Elite Hospice
Jonesboro, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041521)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.84 — above state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (870) 277-4029 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Elite Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 74% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process measure score of 100.00 is above the Arkansas state average of 97.84, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Elite Hospice serves 55 ZIP codes from its Jonesboro, Arkansas office in Craighead County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Elite Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 041521, certified since October 1, 1991. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Elite Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider based in Jonesboro, Arkansas, serving families in Craighead County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 1991, under CCN 041521.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Elite Hospice an overall rating of 2 stars. Among those surveyed, 74% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 67% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Elite Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Arkansas state average of 97.84. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 64.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the data provided.
Elite Hospice's service area currently covers 55 ZIP codes from its Jonesboro office, giving families across a broad stretch of the region access to its services.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently reported to CMS; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as an indicator of poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Elite Hospice?
Yes. Elite Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 041521), certified since October 1, 1991, 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, Elite Hospice received an overall CAHPS rating of 2 stars, with 74% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 67% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Elite Hospice's composite process measure score is 100.00, which CMS reports as above the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Elite Hospice serves 55 ZIP codes from its office in Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Elite Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine care quality; CMS quality and survey data are better indicators of a hospice's performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elite Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 1, 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 generally expected to have six months or less to live.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom relief, 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 Elite Hospice at (870) 277-4029 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 Elite Hospice directly at (870) 277-4029 for this information.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs are met; contacting Elite Hospice at (870) 277-4029 and reviewing its profile on Medicare Care Compare can help answer specific questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Elite Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041521?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.