Encompass Health Hospice
Texarkana, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041525)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.84 — above state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (870) 773-2621 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 76% would definitely recommend Encompass Health Hospice, and 70% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
Encompass Health Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its Texarkana, AR office in Miller County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Encompass Health Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 041525, certified since October 20, 1992. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Encompass Health Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Texarkana, Arkansas, serving Miller County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 20, 1992, meaning it has operated under Medicare's hospice standards for over three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 76% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 70% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure in the data provided for this listing, so no star rating is stated here beyond these percentages.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — Encompass Health Hospice scored 100.00, compared to a state average of 97.84 in Arkansas. This places the hospice above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 56.6% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per available data.
Encompass Health Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 36 ZIP codes from its Texarkana office.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost information is provided here beyond that fact.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Encompass Health Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 041525), certified since October 20, 1992. 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, 76% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Encompass Health Hospice, and 70% rated their overall experience a 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 is 100.00, compared to an Arkansas state average of 97.84, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports 56.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Encompass Health Hospice serves 36 ZIP codes from its Texarkana, AR location in Miller County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Encompass Health Hospice is a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and family feedback are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 20, 1992.
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 those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a doctor.
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, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact Encompass Health Hospice at (870) 773-2621 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The provided data does not describe the intake process; please contact Encompass Health Hospice at (870) 773-2621 for details on how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, how consistently care processes are followed, the size of the service area, and how long a hospice has been certified — all of which are reflected in this listing's CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Encompass Health Hospice's certification and quality data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041525?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.