River Valley Hospice
Marion, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041577)
CMS process measure: 94 (state average 97.84 — below state average)
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (870) 735-2824 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for River Valley Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. Its composite process score is 94.00, which is below the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
River Valley Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its Marion, Arkansas office in Crittenden County.
Yes, River Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 041577, since June 27, 2008); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
River Valley Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Marion, Arkansas, serving families in Crittenden County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 27, 2008, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 041577.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for River Valley Hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is too small to report reliably. This should not be taken as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been made public.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, River Valley Hospice scored 94.00, which falls below the Arkansas state average of 97.84. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 64.1% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, according to the available Care Compare data.
River Valley Hospice's service area currently covers 14 ZIP codes from its Marion, Arkansas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. River Valley Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 041577) since June 27, 2008, 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for River Valley Hospice, which is often the case when too few patients were surveyed to report data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
River Valley Hospice's composite process score is 94.00, which is below the Arkansas state average of 97.84; CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and that 64.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 14 ZIP codes from its Marion, Arkansas office in Crittenden County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
River Valley Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but CMS does track and publish it as part of its public data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 27, 2008.
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 rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where River Valley Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (870) 735-2824 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact River Valley Hospice at (870) 735-2824 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staff availability, how care needs are met, and how survey and quality scores compare to other hospices — contact River Valley Hospice at (870) 735-2824 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view River Valley Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041577?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.