Elite Hospice
Searcy, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041580)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.84 — above state average)
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (501) 279-2048 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Elite Hospice a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 83% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, Elite Hospice scored 100.00, above the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
Elite Hospice serves 68 ZIP codes from its Searcy, Arkansas office in White County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Elite Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 041580, certified since October 18, 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Elite Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Searcy, Arkansas, serving families in White County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since October 18, 2012 (CCN 041580).
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave Elite Hospice a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5. Among caregivers surveyed, 83% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience of care a 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, Elite Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Arkansas state average of 97.84 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that 78.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life. A care index score of 10 has also been published for this hospice by CMS.
Elite Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 68 ZIP codes, offering families across a broad stretch of central Arkansas access to its care coordination.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no separate cost figures are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality-measure vintage available. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Elite Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 041580) since October 18, 2012, 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 data shows a CAHPS star rating of 3 out of 5, with 83% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend Elite Hospice and 81% rating their overall experience a 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 100.00, compared to the Arkansas state average of 97.84, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Elite Hospice serves 68 ZIP codes from its office in Searcy, White County, Arkansas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Elite Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it is disclosed by CMS so families can consider it alongside survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Elite Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 18, 2012.
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 for people who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when life expectancy is limited.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; patients can still receive treatments aimed at managing pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for Elite Hospice; please contact the hospice at (501) 279-2048 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Elite Hospice directly at (501) 279-2048 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, staff availability, how care is coordinated in the final days of life, and how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Elite Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041580?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.