Visiting Nurses Agency Of Western Arkansas Inc
Mena, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041515)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 4 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (479) 394-5458 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results or a composite process measure for Visiting Nurses Agency Of Western Arkansas Inc, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliably. This does not mean the hospice provides poor care — the data simply isn't public yet, so families should ask the hospice directly about caregiver experiences.
Visiting Nurses Agency Of Western Arkansas Inc serves 4 ZIP codes from its Mena, Arkansas office in Polk County. Families outside that area should contact the hospice to confirm whether their address is included.
Yes, Visiting Nurses Agency Of Western Arkansas Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 041515), certified since October 26, 1989. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Visiting Nurses Agency Of Western Arkansas Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Mena, Arkansas, serving families in Polk County. The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 1989 (CCN 041515), meaning it has met federal requirements for hospice care for many decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice, and the percentage rating it 9 or 10 have not been published for this hospice. CMS does not always publish these figures, often because the number of surveyed patients and families is too small to report reliably. This should not be read as a sign of poor quality — it simply means the data has not been made public.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Arkansas state average of 97.84 is available at this time. CMS has also not published a care index score or a measure of visits in the last days of life for this listing.
Visiting Nurses Agency Of Western Arkansas Inc serves 4 ZIP codes from its Mena, Arkansas office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. Families are encouraged to review the most current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the agency with specific questions. All figures above reflect CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Visiting Nurses Agency Of Western Arkansas Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 041515) and has been since October 26, 1989. 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 survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, often due to too few surveyed families to report reliably. This is not evidence of poor care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the Arkansas state average of 97.84 is currently available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 4 ZIP codes from its Mena, Arkansas location in Polk County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 4 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 can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed directly to assess care rather than relying on ownership type alone.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 26, 1989.
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 is for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and focuses on comfort during a life-limiting illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical attention and support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact them at (479) 394-5458 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; contact the hospice directly at (479) 394-5458 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can ask this hospice directly at (479) 394-5458 for specifics not listed here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Visiting Nurses Agency Of Western Arkansas Inc (CCN 041515) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041515?state=AR to confirm current certification and any published quality 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.