hospice in Texarkana, AR

Dierksen Memorial Hospice

4313 Parkway Drive, Suite 20, Texarkana, AR 71854 · (903) 793-6464

★★★★★5
Much 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

Dierksen Memorial Hospice at a glance

Dierksen Memorial Hospice is a for-profit hospice in Texarkana, Arkansas (Miller County).

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

94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 90 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
May 3, 2005
County
Miller County
CMS Certification Number
041572

Ratings

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

Family survey

This facility91%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)91%84.9%82.7%Better
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)94%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)87%82%77.8%Better
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)94%91.9%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)88%83.6%81.7%Better
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)93%91.7%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility99.3%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)99.3%96.5%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)82.9%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 day9010167

Where this hospice provides care

At home58%Assisted living3%Skilled nursing facility0%Other0%Nursing facility38%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital1%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Dierksen Memorial Hospice

  1. Encompass Health Hospice

    3809 East 9th Street, Suite 10, Texarkana, AR 71854 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  2. Gentiva

    210 North State Line Avenue, Suite 502, Texarkana, AR 71854 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  3. Hospice of Hope

    501 E 6th Street, Texarkana, AR 71854 · under 1 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  4. Hospice of Texarkana INC

    2407 Galleria Oaks, Texarkana, TX 75503 · 14.8 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  5. Gentiva

    5409 Plaza Drive, Texarkana, TX 75503 · 14.8 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  6. Enhabit Hospice

    2900 St. Michael Drive, Suite #400B, Texarkana, TX 75503 · 14.8 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated

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Frequently asked questions

What is Dierksen Memorial Hospice's rating?

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

Where is Dierksen Memorial Hospice and how do I contact it?

Dierksen Memorial Hospice is at 4313 Parkway Drive, Suite 20, Texarkana, AR 71854. Phone: (903) 793-6464.

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.