Heart Of Hospice, Llc
Fort Smith, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041547)
CMS process measure: 99.91 (state average 97.84 — above state average)
Serves: 65 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (479) 494-0100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Heart Of Hospice a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.91 is above the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
Heart Of Hospice serves 65 ZIP codes from its Fort Smith, Arkansas office in Sebastian County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Heart Of Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 041547), certified since 1995. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Heart Of Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Fort Smith, Arkansas (Sebastian County), Medicare-certified since April 25, 1995 (CCN 041547). It serves a wide area, covering 65 ZIP codes from its Fort Smith office.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5. Among surveyed families, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care here, as published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of core care processes, Heart Of Hospice scored 99.91, which is above the Arkansas state average of 97.84. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 77.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Care under the Medicare hospice benefit is available to eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this profile does not include cost figures beyond that. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of retrieval. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Heart Of Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 041547), certified since April 25, 1995. 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?
CMS survey data shows a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 82% rating 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 99.91, which is above the Arkansas state average of 97.84, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 65 ZIP codes from its office in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 65 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Heart Of Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but families may want to know it when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 25, 1995.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Hospice does not mean giving up care — it shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life for the patient and support for their family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Heart Of Hospice at (479) 494-0100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This data does not include intake procedures; please contact the hospice directly at (479) 494-0100 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs are met — details you can confirm directly with the hospice at (479) 494-0100 or on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heart Of Hospice, LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041547?state=AR to confirm current 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.