Hospice Of The Ozarks
Mountain Home, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041501)
CMS process measure: 98.13 (state average 97.84 — at state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (870) 508-1771 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice of the Ozarks holds a 5-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 97% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.13 is essentially at the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
Hospice of the Ozarks serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Mountain Home, Arkansas, in Baxter County.
Yes, Hospice of the Ozarks is Medicare-certified (CCN 041501), certified since 1985, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice of the Ozarks is a non-profit hospice based in Mountain Home, Arkansas, serving Baxter County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 13, 1985, giving it a long history of caring for patients under the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice services for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety-seven percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 93 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by surveyed caregivers and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, Hospice of the Ozarks scored 98.13, essentially at the Arkansas state average of 97.84. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 84.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the data CMS has published.
Hospice of the Ozarks serves a broad area, covering 45 ZIP codes from its Mountain Home office. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often simply due to smaller reported patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice of the Ozarks is Medicare-certified (CCN 041501) since March 13, 1985, 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 data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 97% saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 93% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.13, essentially at the Arkansas state average of 97.84, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice of the Ozarks serves 45 ZIP codes from its Mountain Home, Arkansas office in Baxter County.
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?
It is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor CMS reports, but quality can vary within any ownership category, so it's worth reviewing the CAHPS and process scores as well.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 13, 1985.
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 focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Hospice of the Ozarks at (870) 508-1771 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; contact Hospice of the Ozarks at (870) 508-1771 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice compares to state quality averages, and the size of its service area — all of which are covered in this profile from CMS data; for questions beyond this data, contact the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice of the Ozarks (CCN 041501) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041501?state=AR to review its current CMS-published 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.