Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc.
Fort Smith, AR · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 047034)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 21 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (479) 783-5550 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars. Patient survey star rating was not provided in the available data, so that should be checked on Medicare Care Compare.
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc. offers Nursing Care and Physical Therapy. It serves 21 ZIP codes from its Fort Smith, AR office.
Yes, Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 047034, certified since January 19, 1982), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This is a certification fact only and does not reflect specific benefit coverage details.
About this agency
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas, Inc. is a Medicare-certified home health agency located in Fort Smith, Arkansas, providing Nursing Care and Physical Therapy services. The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 19, 1982, and is organized as a non-profit provider (CCN 047034).
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds an overall quality star rating of 3 stars, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars. Patient survey star rating data was not provided in this listing, so that measure should be verified directly on Care Compare. Among CMS quality measures, 61.22% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 80.07% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of their home health episode. These figures reflect outcomes reported through CMS Care Compare and represent a specific reporting period; users should check the Care Compare site for the most current data vintage.
The agency serves a service area covering 21 ZIP codes from its Fort Smith office. This profile is based solely on CMS Care Compare data as made available at the time of compilation; ratings, measures, and service area details are subject to change and should be confirmed directly with the agency or through the official Medicare Care Compare tool before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, the agency is Medicare-certified (CCN 047034) since January 19, 1982, so Medicare-covered home health services ordered by a doctor are eligible for coverage here.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care and Physical Therapy, per CMS Care Compare data.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has an overall quality star rating of 3 stars, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
Patient survey star rating data was not included in the available listing information; contact the agency at (479) 783-5550 or check Medicare Care Compare for this measure.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's full quality measures and ratings on Medicare Care Compare at the agency's official listing page.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 21 ZIP codes from its Fort Smith, Arkansas location.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 21 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about specific timely-care and outcome measures, staff availability, and how services will be coordinated with your physician; contact the agency at (479) 783-5550 for details not covered by CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, as certified here, includes skilled services like nursing and physical therapy ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically involves non-skilled assistance not covered by Medicare's home health benefit; this listing only covers the certified skilled services.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since January 19, 1982.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a non-profit provider.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (479) 783-5550 to discuss payment and coverage specifics.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach the agency by phone at (479) 783-5550, and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 01/19/1982. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.