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84% would definitely recommend
63/ 100
Hospice of the Ozarks
Hospice · 811 Burnett Drive, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Family caregiver survey rating
85/ 100
Excellent
At a glance
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 03/13/1985 · CCN 041501
- Rank in Mountain Home
- #1 of 2 hospices
- Rank in Arkansas
- #2 of 43 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 65 patients
- County
- Baxter
- Service area
- 45 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 2 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 98.1% | 97.8% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 84.9% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 9 | 9.4 | 8.8 | About the same |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 7 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 89% | 84% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 87% | 82% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 97% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 96% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 82% | 79% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 93% | 85% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 97% | 87% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 6 of 10 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.1% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 33.2% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 23.5% | — | 7.3% | Worse |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 26.5% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 2.9% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 2.9% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $8,492 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 14.9 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 14.1% | — | 9.6% | Better |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 97.5% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer25%
Dementia16%
Stroke11%
Heart/circulatory disease21%
Respiratory disease12%
Other conditions15%
Where care is provided
Private home56%
Assisted living10%
Nursing facility22%
Inpatient hospice unit2%
Other10%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (45)
65609, 65733, 65761, 71801, 71909, 72065, 72316, 72412, 72501, 72512, 72519, 72520, 72531, 72537, 72538, 72542, 72544, 72566, 72576, 72583, 72601, 72617, 72619, 72623, 72626, 72633, 72634, 72635, 72642, 72644, 72645, 72651, 72653, 72654, 72658, 72661, 72668, 72675, 72677, 72682, 72687, 72712, 72758, 72773, 72847
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hospice of the Ozarks Medicare-certified?
Yes. Hospice of the Ozarks (CMS Certification Number 041501) has been Medicare-certified since 03/13/1985, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Hospice of the Ozarks compare to other hospices in Mountain Home?
Hospice of the Ozarks ranks #1 of 2 hospices based in Mountain Home on the Scorecard score, with 5 stars.
What areas does Hospice of the Ozarks serve?
Hospice of the Ozarks reports serving 45 ZIP codes to CMS, including 65609, 65733, 65761, 71801, 71909. Call (870) 508-1771 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Hospice of the Ozarks. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.