Lester Dierksen Memorial Hospice, Llc
Hot Springs V, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041575)
CMS process measure: 97.78 (state average 97.84 — at state average)
Serves: 61 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (501) 318-1500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 97.78, about at the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
Lester Dierksen Memorial Hospice serves 61 ZIP codes from its office in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, in Garland County.
Yes, Lester Dierksen Memorial Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 041575), certified since 2007; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lester Dierksen Memorial Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, serving families in Garland County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 2007.
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider a 5-star rating. Ninety-one percent said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 88 percent rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the consistency of core hospice care processes, this hospice scored 97.78, compared to the Arkansas state average of 97.84 — CMS categorizes this as at the state average. This hospice's care index score, as published by CMS, is 9. CMS also reports that 80.1 percent of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data.
This hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, spans 61 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage. 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. Lester Dierksen Memorial Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 041575), certified since September 13, 2007, 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 CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star rating, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 88% rating their experience a 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 97.78, compared to the Arkansas state average of 97.84 — CMS rates this as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 80.1% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to Care Compare, this hospice serves 61 ZIP codes from its office in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, in Garland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 61 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is listed as for-profit by CMS. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures like the CAHPS star rating and composite score are better indicators of caregiver experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 13, 2007, according to CMS records.
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 pursuing curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as determined by a doctor.
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 medical care or support altogether.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (501) 318-1500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (501) 318-1500 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measures like the composite process score, service area, and how care needs will be met; contact the hospice at (501) 318-1500 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041575?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.