Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas
Salem, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041571)
CMS process measure: 99.88 (state average 97.84 — above state average)
Serves: 144 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (870) 895-2651 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas received a 4-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process-of-care score of 99.88 is above the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas serves 144 ZIP codes from its office in Salem, Arkansas, in Fulton County.
Yes, Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas is Medicare-certified, with CMS Certification Number 041571, certified since January 4, 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas is a for-profit hospice based in Salem, Arkansas, serving families in Fulton County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 4, 2005, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 041571.
According to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, as published on Medicare Care Compare, family caregivers gave this hospice an overall rating of 4 stars. Eighty-five percent of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81 percent rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas scored 99.88, compared to the Arkansas state average of 97.84 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 74.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
The hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 144 ZIP codes, reflecting a fairly broad reach from its Salem office.
All figures above come directly from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens simply because of small patient survey counts — this does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Legacy Hospice Of North Arkansas is Medicare-certified (CCN 041571) since January 4, 2005, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 85% saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% 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-of-care score is 99.88, compared to the Arkansas state average of 97.84, putting it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS Care Compare data, this hospice serves 144 ZIP codes from its office in Salem, Arkansas, in Fulton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 144 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit provider. Ownership type does not determine quality by itself; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators of experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 4, 2005.
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 patients who have stopped 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, support, or attention to a patient's needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (870) 895-2651 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (870) 895-2651 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how visits and support are provided; contact the hospice at (870) 895-2651 for specifics and review its Care Compare profile.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041571?state=AR to confirm current CMS 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.