Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas Inc
Paris, AR · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 047156)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (479) 963-6868 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas Inc holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars. A patient survey star rating is not included in the available data, so that measure is not yet rated.
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas Inc offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Paris, Arkansas.
Yes, Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 047156), certified since July 1, 1995, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification status can be independently verified on Medicare Care Compare.
About this agency
Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Paris, Arkansas, certified since July 1, 1995 (CCN 047156). The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the agency holds an overall quality star rating of 3, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars. A separate patient survey star rating is not included in the data provided, so the agency should be considered not yet rated on that specific measure. On CMS timely-care measures, 72.73% of patients began care in a timely manner. Among patients assessed for mobility, 91.69% showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care.
The agency's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 23 ZIP codes surrounding its Paris, Arkansas office.
These figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; readers should verify the data vintage and check for updates directly on the Care Compare website before making care decisions, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 047156) and has been since July 1, 1995, so Medicare-eligible home health services ordered by a doctor are covered.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 3-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Arkansas state average of 3.5 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available data; contact the agency at (479) 963-6868 or check Medicare Care Compare for this information.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review CMS's official ratings and measures for this agency at the Medicare Care Compare page: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/047156?state=AR.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Paris, Arkansas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about specific staff availability, scheduling, and care plans by calling (479) 963-6868, and review the CMS quality measures on Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services offered here (Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Home Health Aide), involves medically necessary, doctor-ordered skilled services, whereas non-medical home care typically covers non-clinical support; the data provided does not detail non-medical offerings.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since July 1, 1995.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency is organized as a proprietary (for-profit) entity.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost details are not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (479) 963-6868 and consult Medicare Care Compare or your insurance provider for coverage and cost information.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Area Agency On Aging Of Western Arkansas Inc by phone at (479) 963-6868.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 07/01/1995. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.