Hospice in ZIP 72653 (Mountain Home, AR)
In ZIP 72653, Mountain Home, AR, the latest CMS data lists 2 Medicare-certified hospice, with an average overall star rating of 4.5 / 5 among rated providers.
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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.
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ZIP 72653 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile covers 2 CMS-certified hospices in ZIP 72653, 2 of which report an overall star rating (100%). Ownership on record breaks down as 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 5.0 out of 5 at HOSPICE OF THE OZARKS (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 4.0 to 5.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 9.5. Family caregiver survey ratings average 4.5 out of 5 across 2 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a daily census of 54 patients each.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 4.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | HOSPICE OF THE OZARKS (5.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 9.5 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 4.5 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 54 |
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELITE HOSPICE | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 43 | for-profit |
| HOSPICE OF THE OZARKS | 5.0 | 9 | 5.0 | 65 | non-profit |
Comparing hospice in ZIP 72653
Start by comparing CMS Five-Star ratings, which summarize health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. A high overall rating is a useful signal, but read the underlying inspection findings and staffing figures too - they show what is behind the score.
Families in ZIP 72653, Mountain Home, AR should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
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Data & methodology
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (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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