hospice in Fort Smith, AR
Mercy Hospice
6801 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72903 · (479) 314-1150
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Mercy Hospice at a glance
Mercy Hospice is a non-profit hospice in Fort Smith, Arkansas (Sebastian County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Arkansas average of 4.
82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 60 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- February 27, 1987
- County
- Sebastian County
- CMS Certification Number
- 041504
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 81% | 84.9% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 82% | 87.2% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 73% | 79.3% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 77% | 82% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 88% | 91.9% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 76% | 83.6% | 81.7% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 90% | 91.7% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 93.3% | 96.5% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 43.8% | 67% | 56.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.4 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Arkansas avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 60 | 101 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Mercy Hospice's rating?
Mercy Hospice has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Arkansas hospices is 4 stars.
Where is Mercy Hospice and how do I contact it?
Mercy Hospice is at 6801 Rogers Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72903. Phone: (479) 314-1150.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.