St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H
Jonesboro, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041512)
CMS process measure: 91.94 (state average 97.84 — below state average)
Serves: 90 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (870) 972-4507 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H holds a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 91.94, which is below the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H serves 90 ZIP codes from its Jonesboro, Arkansas office in Craighead County.
Yes, St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H is Medicare-certified (CCN 041512, since 1989); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H is a non-profit hospice based in Jonesboro, Arkansas, serving families in Craighead County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since June 16, 1989 (CCN 041512).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star overall rating. Among respondents, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect caregiver reports collected and published by CMS, not the hospice's own claims.
On CMS's composite process measure — which tracks whether core clinical processes were consistently delivered — this hospice scored 91.94, compared to the Arkansas state average of 97.84, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and a rate of 69.9% for visits in the last days of life; families are encouraged to review the full detail of these measures directly on Care Compare.
This hospice's service area, as reported by CMS, spans 90 ZIP codes, indicating a broad geographic reach from its Jonesboro office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H is Medicare-certified (CCN 041512) since June 16, 1989, 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?
CMS reports a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 92% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 88% 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 91.94, compared to the Arkansas state average of 97.84 — below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS, it serves 90 ZIP codes from its Jonesboro, Arkansas office in Craighead County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 90 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, and families may weigh it alongside CAHPS and quality scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 16, 1989.
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 who have stopped curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care and support.
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) 972-4507 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (870) 972-4507 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (870) 972-4507 for specifics and review its full profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041512?state=AR.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up St Bernards Regional Med Ctr H directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041512?state=AR using CCN 041512.
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.