Elite Hospice
Mena, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041559)
CMS process measure: 98.37 (state average 97.84 — at state average)
Serves: 44 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (479) 394-1134 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elite Hospice received a 4-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process quality score of 98.37 is at the state average compared to Arkansas's average of 97.84.
Elite Hospice serves 44 ZIP codes from its Mena, Arkansas office in Polk County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Elite Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 041559), certified since 1996; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Elite Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Mena, Arkansas, in Polk County. The provider has an ownership type listed as "Other" and has been Medicare-certified since September 26, 1996, according to CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, which reflects the experiences of family caregivers, Elite Hospice received a 4-star rating. Ninety-one percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87 percent rated the hospice 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Elite Hospice scored 98.37, which CMS categorizes as at the state average, compared to Arkansas's state average score of 97.84. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 72.7 percent of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, based on CMS's published metrics.
Elite Hospice's service area, according to CMS data, spans 44 ZIP codes from its Mena, Arkansas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here beyond that fact.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than an indicator of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Elite Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 041559), certified since September 26, 1996. 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, Elite Hospice earned a 4-star rating, with 91% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating it 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 98.37, which CMS rates as at the state average compared to Arkansas's average of 97.84.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Elite Hospice serves 44 ZIP codes from its office in Mena, Arkansas, located in Polk County.
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?
CMS lists Elite Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can inform families about organizational structure, but CMS quality measures are the more direct indicator of caregiver experience and care processes.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elite Hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 26, 1996.
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 people who have stopped seeking a cure and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up care — hospice teams actively manage symptoms and support patients and families.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Elite Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice directly at (479) 394-1134 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Elite Hospice at (479) 394-1134 to learn how to begin care, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs will be met; you can review these details for Elite Hospice on Medicare Care Compare and by calling (479) 394-1134.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Elite Hospice (CCN 041559) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041559?state=AR to confirm current ratings and details.
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.