Hospice Of The Hills
Harrison, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041534)
CMS process measure: 95.16 (state average 97.84 — below state average)
Serves: 25 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (870) 743-6860 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of The Hills received a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 91 percent of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 95.16 is below the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
Hospice Of The Hills serves 25 ZIP codes from its Harrison, Arkansas office in Boone County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Hospice Of The Hills is Medicare-certified, with CCN 041534, certified since 1993. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Hills is a non-profit hospice based in Harrison, Arkansas, serving families in Boone County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since June 9, 1993 (CCN 041534).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Hospice Of The Hills an overall rating of 4 stars. Ninety-one percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86 percent 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, Hospice Of The Hills scored 95.16, which is below the Arkansas state average of 97.84. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 58.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
Hospice Of The Hills' service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 25 ZIP codes from its Harrison, Arkansas office. Where CMS has not published a specific measure for this hospice, that omission is often due to small numbers of surveyed patients and should not be read as an indication of poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Hills is Medicare-certified (CCN 041534), certified since June 9, 1993, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Hospice Of The Hills received an overall 4-star rating, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% 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 95.16, which CMS data shows is below the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of The Hills serves 25 ZIP codes from its office in Harrison, Arkansas, in Boone County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 25 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of The Hills is a non-profit organization; ownership type can inform families' understanding of a hospice's structure but does not by itself indicate quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 9, 1993.
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 and quality of life when a patient and physician have decided to stop treatments aimed at curing the illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up care — patients continue to receive medical attention, pain management, and emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice Of The Hills at (870) 743-6860 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not detail admission steps; please contact Hospice Of The Hills at (870) 743-6860 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores compared to state averages, service area coverage, and how the hospice supports patients and families — all of which can be reviewed for Hospice Of The Hills on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's published data for Hospice Of The Hills at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041534?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.