Ouachita County Medical Center Hospice
Camden, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041503)
CMS process measure: 99.13 (state average 97.84 — above state average)
Serves: 20 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (870) 836-1301 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers rated this hospice highly, with 96% saying they would definitely recommend it and 94% giving it a 9 or 10 out of 10 score, according to CMS survey data. Its composite process quality score of 99.13 is above the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
Ouachita County Medical Center Hospice serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Camden, Arkansas, in Ouachita County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included.
Yes, Ouachita County Medical Center Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 041503, certified since 1986. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Ouachita County Medical Center Hospice is a non-profit hospice program based in Camden, Arkansas, serving families in Ouachita County. It has been Medicare-certified since November 26, 1986, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported high satisfaction: 96% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 94% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are followed, this hospice scored 99.13, compared to the Arkansas state average of 97.84 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 68.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the same data source.
Ouachita County Medical Center Hospice serves 20 ZIP codes from its Camden office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. 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. Ouachita County Medical Center Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 041503), certified since November 26, 1986. 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 Hospice Survey, 96% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 94% rated the overall care a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 99.13, compared to the Arkansas state average of 97.84 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 20 ZIP codes from its office in Camden, Arkansas, in Ouachita County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 20 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Ouachita County Medical Center Hospice is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 26, 1986.
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 generally for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care. Please contact the hospice at (870) 836-1301 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps. Please contact the hospice at (870) 836-1301 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are addressed above using CMS data for this hospice. For specifics not covered here, contact the hospice at (870) 836-1301.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Ouachita County Medical Center Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041503?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.