Hospice in ZIP 71953 (Mena, AR)
2 Medicare-certified hospice operate in ZIP 71953, Mena, AR, according to the current CMS snapshot, where rated providers average 4.0 out of 5.
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Hospice programs provide comfort-focused, palliative care for people with a terminal illness, typically in the home. Services include nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite care for family caregivers. Medicare-certified hospices must meet federal conditions of participation.
Data profile for ZIP 71953
CMS data lets us profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 71953: 1 (50%) carries a published overall star rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 non-profit, 1 other. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at ELITE HOSPICE (other). The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.0 out of 5 across 1 reporting program. Reporting programs average a daily census of 43 patients each.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 2 (50%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | ELITE HOSPICE (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 non-profit, 1 other |
| Avg hospice care index | 10.0 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 4.0 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 43 |
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELITE HOSPICE | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 79 | other |
| VISITING NURSES AGENCY OF WESTERN ARKANSAS INC | Not rated | — | — | 7 | non-profit |
Choosing among hospice in ZIP 71953
Ratings are a starting point, not a verdict. Review the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures behind each score, then confirm the services you need are actually offered.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 71953, Mena, AR, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 71953
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All figures on this page come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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