hospice in Mena, AR

Elite Hospice

1201 Highway 71 South, Suite C, Mena, AR 71953 · (479) 394-1134

★★★★★4
Above average
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

Elite Hospice at a glance

Elite Hospice is a hospice in Mena, Arkansas (Polk County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Arkansas average of 4.

91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 79 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Other
Medicare-certified since
September 26, 1996
County
Polk County
CMS Certification Number
041559

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)4 / 54 / 53.7 / 5Average

Family survey

This facility87%Arkansas average84.9%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Arkansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)87%84.9%82.7%Better
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)91%87.2%84.9%Better
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)82%79.3%76.4%Better
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)78%82%77.8%Average
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)95%91.9%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)84%83.6%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)93%91.7%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility98.4%Arkansas average96.5%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Arkansas and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)98.4%96.5%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)72.7%67%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.48.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityArkansas avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day7910167

Where this hospice provides care

At home82%Assisted living5%Skilled nursing facility7%Other0%Nursing facility4%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital1%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Elite Hospice

  1. Visiting Nurses Agency of Western Arkansas INC

    600 Seventh Street, Mena, AR 71953 · under 1 mi

    Non-profit

    Not rated
  2. Heart of Hospice, LLC

    2703 North Broadway Suite A, Poteau, OK 74953 · 35.6 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Elite Hospice's rating?

Elite Hospice has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Arkansas hospices is 4 stars.

Where is Elite Hospice and how do I contact it?

Elite Hospice is at 1201 Highway 71 South, Suite C, Mena, AR 71953. Phone: (479) 394-1134.

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.