Elite Hospice
Mountain Home, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041552)
CMS process measure: 98.7 (state average 97.84 — at state average)
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (870) 424-4000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elite Hospice has a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS's CAHPS survey, with 84% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.70 is at the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
Elite Hospice serves 64 ZIP codes from its office in Mountain Home, Arkansas, in Baxter County.
Yes, Elite Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 041552, certified since 1996. 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 Mountain Home, Arkansas and the surrounding Baxter County area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 19, 1996, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 041552.
According to CMS Care Compare's CAHPS Hospice Survey data, family caregivers of Elite Hospice's patients gave the hospice an overall 4-star rating. Among those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated the hospice's care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core care processes were delivered, Elite Hospice scored 98.70, compared with the Arkansas state average of 97.84 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 81.7% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the most recent Care Compare data.
Elite Hospice's service area, as listed with CMS, spans 64 ZIP codes.
All figures above are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published there; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility. No additional cost information is provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Elite Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 041552), certified since April 19, 1996, 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's CAHPS survey gives Elite Hospice a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 84% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 84% rating its care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Elite Hospice's composite process score is 98.70, compared with Arkansas's state average of 97.84, placing it at the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and 81.7% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Elite Hospice, based in Mountain Home, Arkansas (Baxter County), serves 64 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Elite Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among many, and CMS's quality and survey data reported above can help you weigh it alongside other measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elite Hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 19, 1996.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care is focused on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support, and patients can still receive treatment for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Elite Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (870) 424-4000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This information is not included in the CMS data available; please contact Elite Hospice directly at (870) 424-4000 to learn about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, the size of its service area, and how long it has been certified — all of which are addressed above using CMS data for Elite Hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Elite Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041552?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.