Lifetouch Health Hospice Care
Russellville, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041518)
CMS process measure: 98.97 (state average 97.84 — above state average)
Serves: 94 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (479) 498-2050 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lifetouch Health Hospice Care earned a 5-star rating from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 93% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.97 is above the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
Lifetouch Health Hospice Care serves 94 ZIP codes from its Russellville, Arkansas office in Pope County. Families in this broad surrounding area may be eligible for care from this hospice.
Yes, Lifetouch Health Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 041518), certified since 1991. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lifetouch Health Hospice Care is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Russellville, Arkansas, serving families in Pope County and surrounding areas. It has been certified by Medicare since May 2, 1991, and is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice serves 94 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad regional service area.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Lifetouch Health Hospice Care earned a 5-star rating. Ninety-three percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of families whose loved ones received care.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, the hospice scored 98.97, which is above the Arkansas state average of 97.84. This composite measure reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of recommended clinical processes. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 69.9% of patients, per the most recent published data.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of care quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the Care Compare listing for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Lifetouch Health Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 041518), certified since May 2, 1991, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, family caregivers gave this hospice a 5-star rating; 93% said they would definitely recommend it, and 90% rated it 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 98.97, which is above the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 94 ZIP codes from its Russellville, Arkansas office in Pope County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 94 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS's CAHPS ratings and quality measures reflect actual reported performance regardless of ownership category.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Lifetouch Health Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since May 2, 1991.
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 are no longer pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, but it does not mean giving up on care, dignity, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data provided here does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Lifetouch Health Hospice Care at (479) 498-2050 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact the hospice directly at (479) 498-2050 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the geographic area served — all of which are reported here from CMS Care Compare data; for specifics beyond this, contact the hospice at (479) 498-2050.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Lifetouch Health Hospice Care's official Medicare listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041518?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.