Hospice in ZIP 72903 (Fort Smith, AR)

ZIP 72903 (Fort Smith, AR) has 2 Medicare-certified hospice on record, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on the CMS overall rating.

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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.

Hospice in nearby ZIP codes

ZIP 72901Hospice

Provider-level CMS data

ProviderOverallCare indexCaregiver surveyDaily censusOwnership
HEART OF HOSPICE, LLC3.0103.0192for-profit
MERCY HOSPICE3.0103.060non-profit

Comparing hospice in ZIP 72903

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 72903, Fort Smith, 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.

ZIP 72903 at a glance

This ZIP-level profile covers 2 CMS-certified hospices in ZIP 72903, 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 3.0 out of 5 at HEART OF HOSPICE, LLC (for-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 3.0 to 3.0 out of 5. The average hospice care index among reporting programs is 10.0. Family caregiver survey ratings average 3.0 out of 5 across 2 reporting programs. Reporting programs average a daily census of 126 patients each.

Providers on record2
With a published overall rating2 of 2 (100%)
Average overall rating3.0 / 5
Highest-rated providerHEART OF HOSPICE, LLC (3.0 / 5)
Ownership mix1 for-profit, 1 non-profit
Avg hospice care index10.0
Avg caregiver survey star3.0 / 5
Avg daily census126

All hospice in ZIP 72903

Hospice · For-Profit HEART OF HOSPICE, LLC Fort Smith, AR 72903 CMS rating 3.0 / 5 Hospice · Non-Profit MERCY HOSPICE Fort Smith, AR 72903 CMS rating 3.0 / 5

Frequently asked questions

How many hospice are in ZIP 72903?
The current CMS snapshot lists 2 Medicare-certified hospice with a mailing address in ZIP 72903 (Fort Smith, AR).
How many certified beds are reported in ZIP 72903?
No certified-bed counts are published for the providers currently listed in ZIP 72903. Bed counts apply to nursing homes; other provider types do not report them.
Where does this information come from?
All figures come from the CMS Care Compare public dataset (processing date 2026-10-05). CMS has not reviewed or endorsed this site. Verify current details at Medicare.gov before making care decisions.
Do any providers in ZIP 72903 have federal penalties?
No federal penalties are recorded for the providers currently listed in ZIP 72903 in this CMS snapshot.
Which hospice in ZIP 72903 has the highest CMS rating?
In the current snapshot, HEART OF HOSPICE, LLC has the highest published CMS overall star rating among hospice in ZIP 72903, at 3.0 out of 5.
Who owns the hospice in ZIP 72903?
Ownership on record for hospice in ZIP 72903 is 1 for-profit, 1 non-profit. Ownership does not by itself indicate quality; check each provider's inspections, staffing, and quality measures.

Data & methodology

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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