Elite Hospice
Forrest City, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041507)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.84 — above state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (870) 633-4613 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 93% would definitely recommend Elite Hospice, and 90% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, the hospice scored 100.00, above the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
Elite Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its Forrest City, Arkansas office in St. Francis County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Elite Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 041507, since 1988); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Elite Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving Forrest City, Arkansas and the surrounding area, and has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 1988 (CCN 041507). This profile draws only on figures published by CMS Care Compare.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, CMS does not report a rounded overall star for Elite Hospice in the data provided, but two key survey results are available: 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by families of patients cared for by this hospice.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Elite Hospice scored 100.00, compared with a state average of 97.84 for Arkansas — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 77.2% of patients received visits in their last days of life, based on the available data.
Elite Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 45 ZIP codes from its office in Forrest City, St. Francis County, Arkansas.
Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that is often due to small patient counts used for reporting, not an indication of poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Elite Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 041507) since July 21, 1988, 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Elite Hospice, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Elite Hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process-of-care measure, above the Arkansas state average of 97.84; CMS data also shows 77.2% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Elite Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Forrest City, St. Francis County, Arkansas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Elite Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, so it's best considered alongside the CMS survey and quality measures above.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elite Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 21, 1988.
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 with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Elite Hospice at (870) 633-4613 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Elite Hospice at (870) 633-4613 to discuss how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about family caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the services and areas covered — Elite Hospice's figures above and its Care Compare listing can help with these questions.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Elite Hospice (CCN 041507) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041507?state=AR to confirm current certification and quality data.
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.