Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock
Little Rock, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041520)
CMS process measure: 93.51 (state average 97.84 — below state average)
Serves: 73 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (501) 202-7474 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 81% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 93.51 is below the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock serves 73 ZIP codes from its Little Rock, Arkansas office in Pulaski County.
Yes, Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock is Medicare-certified (CCN 041520, since 1991); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock is a non-profit hospice serving Little Rock, Arkansas and surrounding communities in Pulaski County. It has been Medicare-certified since September 24, 1991, and holds Medicare Provider Number (CCN) 041520.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 81% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 93.51, compared to the Arkansas state average of 97.84, placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 32.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock's service area, as recorded by CMS, spans 73 ZIP codes from its Little Rock office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published vintage available; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the case for providers with small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock is Medicare-certified (CCN 041520) since September 24, 1991, 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 Care Compare reports a 3-star CAHPS rating, with 81% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 79% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 93.51, compared to the Arkansas state average of 97.84 — below the state average, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows it serves 73 ZIP codes from its Little Rock, Arkansas office in Pulaski County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 73 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 many; CMS publishes quality and survey data separately so families can compare providers on outcomes as well as ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 24, 1991.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure for patients with a life expectancy generally of six months or less, as determined by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean forgoing all medical attention, and patients can generally leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (501) 202-7474 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe an intake process; please contact Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock at (501) 202-7474 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the size of its service area — all of which are reported here from CMS Care Compare; for details beyond this data, contact the hospice directly at (501) 202-7474.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Baptist Health Hospice Little Rock (CCN 041520) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041520?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.