Arkansas Hospice Inc in North Little Rock, Arkansas

Arkansas Hospice Inc is a medicare-certified hospice facility in North Little Rock, Arkansas. It is a non-profit hospice and this hospice is a Freestanding Hospice. It is located at 14 Parkstone Circle in North Little Rock, Arkansas. You can reach out to the office of Arkansas Hospice Inc via phone at (501) 748-3333.

Arkansas Hospice Inc is first approved in November, 1998 to provide medicare and/or medicaid services and its CMS certification number (CCN) is 041564. Dallas is the CMS Regional Office responsible for the certification of this hospice.

Contact Information


Arkansas Hospice Inc
14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, AR, 72116
(501) 748-3333

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Hospice Profile

NameArkansas Hospice Inc
Location14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Arkansas
Hospice ID041564
CategoryFreestanding Hospice
Ownership TypeVoluntary Non-profit - Private
Profit TypeNON-PROFIT
SSA county code590

News Archive

Research shows link between diet drinks and stroke risk among post-menopausal women

Among post-menopausal women, drinking multiple diet drinks daily was associated with an increase in the risk of having a stroke caused by a blocked artery, especially small arteries, according to research published inStroke,a journal of the American Heart Association.

Demand of materials used to produce smartphones need to be addressed, say researchers

Many of today's technological innovations from the iPhone to electric motors for hybrid cars require the use of materials - elements - that are scarce or difficult to obtain. As demand for these devices grows, the problem of dwindling critical element supplies must be addressed.

Many scuba divers experience dental symptoms in water, UB research finds

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Advocates place focus on need for 'seamless transitions' between Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance

A Medicare Rights Center report cautioned that seniors will face coverage gaps unless officials streamline enrollment for Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance under the health law's state exchanges.

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NPI associated with this Hospice

A hospice usually have one NPI number but sometimes it may have multiple NPI numbers. We have found possible NPI number/s associated with Arkansas Hospice Inc from NPPES records by matching pattern on the basis of name, address, phone number etc. Please use this information accordingly.

NPI Number1689657470
Organization NameArkansas Hospice, Inc.
Address14 Parkstone Cir North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72116
Phone Number(501)748-3333

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Research shows link between diet drinks and stroke risk among post-menopausal women

Among post-menopausal women, drinking multiple diet drinks daily was associated with an increase in the risk of having a stroke caused by a blocked artery, especially small arteries, according to research published inStroke,a journal of the American Heart Association.

Demand of materials used to produce smartphones need to be addressed, say researchers

Many of today's technological innovations from the iPhone to electric motors for hybrid cars require the use of materials - elements - that are scarce or difficult to obtain. As demand for these devices grows, the problem of dwindling critical element supplies must be addressed.

Many scuba divers experience dental symptoms in water, UB research finds

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A Medicare Rights Center report cautioned that seniors will face coverage gaps unless officials streamline enrollment for Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance under the health law's state exchanges.

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Quality of Patient Care at Arkansas Hospice Inc

Hospice staff should discuss treatment preferences and patient beliefs and values with patients and/or caregivers. They should also identify and provide interventions to address pain, shortness of breath and constipation (caused by opioids) to improve patient comfort and quality of life. Arkansas Hospice Inc has the following score in these measures of patient care.
Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProvider ScoreNational Score
Patients or caregivers who were asked about treatment preferences like hospitalization and resuscitation at the beginning of hospice care98.598.3
Patients or caregivers who were asked about their beliefs and values at the beginning of hospice care97.293.6
Patients who were checked for pain at the beginning of hospice care98.093.9
Patients who got a timely and thorough pain assessment when pain was identified as a problem45.177.7
Patients who were checked for shortness of breath at the beginning of hospice care99.497.3
Patients who got timely treatment for shortness of breath98.694.6
Patients taking opioid pain medication who were offered care for constipation99.093.3

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Research shows link between diet drinks and stroke risk among post-menopausal women

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Demand of materials used to produce smartphones need to be addressed, say researchers

Many of today's technological innovations from the iPhone to electric motors for hybrid cars require the use of materials - elements - that are scarce or difficult to obtain. As demand for these devices grows, the problem of dwindling critical element supplies must be addressed.

Many scuba divers experience dental symptoms in water, UB research finds

Scuba divers may want to stop by their dentist's office before taking their next plunge. A new pilot study found that 41 percent of divers experienced dental symptoms in the water, according to new research from the University at Buffalo.

Advocates place focus on need for 'seamless transitions' between Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance

A Medicare Rights Center report cautioned that seniors will face coverage gaps unless officials streamline enrollment for Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance under the health law's state exchanges.

Researchers develop new substance that quickly and effectively kills multi-resistant bacteria

In Europe alone, more than 25,000 people die each year from infections caused by multi-resistant bacteria. Researchers from University of Copenhagen have now developed and characterized a substance that quickly and effectively kills the virulent bacteria. The substance employs a multifunctional mechanism that reduces the risk of antibiotic resistance. The findings have recently been published in the scientific journal Chemistry & Biology.

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Services Provided by Arkansas Hospice Inc:

Hospice provide various services either through their own staff or through third-party arrangements. Find the list of services provided by Arkansas Hospice Inc below:
  • By staff
    • Home Health Aide Service
    • Counseling Service
    • Medical Social Service
    • Medical Supply Service
    • Nursing Service

  • Under Arrangement
    • Occupational Therapy
    • Physical Therapy
    • Speech Pathology

  • Combination of Staff and Under Arrangement
    • Physician Service
    • Short Term Inpatient care
    • Other Services

  • Type of Short Term Inpatient Care
    • Acute and Respite

Number of Full-time equivalent Employees:

Number of full time equivalent employees at Arkansas Hospice Inc
Home Health Aides63.5
Counselors11.4
Licensed Practical or Vocational Nurses9.2
Medical Social Workers 21.2
Physicians2.3
Registered Nurses109.5
Other Personnel97.2
Total Employees314.3

News Archive

Research shows link between diet drinks and stroke risk among post-menopausal women

Among post-menopausal women, drinking multiple diet drinks daily was associated with an increase in the risk of having a stroke caused by a blocked artery, especially small arteries, according to research published inStroke,a journal of the American Heart Association.

Demand of materials used to produce smartphones need to be addressed, say researchers

Many of today's technological innovations from the iPhone to electric motors for hybrid cars require the use of materials - elements - that are scarce or difficult to obtain. As demand for these devices grows, the problem of dwindling critical element supplies must be addressed.

Many scuba divers experience dental symptoms in water, UB research finds

Scuba divers may want to stop by their dentist's office before taking their next plunge. A new pilot study found that 41 percent of divers experienced dental symptoms in the water, according to new research from the University at Buffalo.

Advocates place focus on need for 'seamless transitions' between Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance

A Medicare Rights Center report cautioned that seniors will face coverage gaps unless officials streamline enrollment for Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance under the health law's state exchanges.

Researchers develop new substance that quickly and effectively kills multi-resistant bacteria

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Number of Full-time equivalent Volunteers:

Others9.6
Total Volunteers9.6

News Archive

Research shows link between diet drinks and stroke risk among post-menopausal women

Among post-menopausal women, drinking multiple diet drinks daily was associated with an increase in the risk of having a stroke caused by a blocked artery, especially small arteries, according to research published inStroke,a journal of the American Heart Association.

Demand of materials used to produce smartphones need to be addressed, say researchers

Many of today's technological innovations from the iPhone to electric motors for hybrid cars require the use of materials - elements - that are scarce or difficult to obtain. As demand for these devices grows, the problem of dwindling critical element supplies must be addressed.

Many scuba divers experience dental symptoms in water, UB research finds

Scuba divers may want to stop by their dentist's office before taking their next plunge. A new pilot study found that 41 percent of divers experienced dental symptoms in the water, according to new research from the University at Buffalo.

Advocates place focus on need for 'seamless transitions' between Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance

A Medicare Rights Center report cautioned that seniors will face coverage gaps unless officials streamline enrollment for Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance under the health law's state exchanges.

Researchers develop new substance that quickly and effectively kills multi-resistant bacteria

In Europe alone, more than 25,000 people die each year from infections caused by multi-resistant bacteria. Researchers from University of Copenhagen have now developed and characterized a substance that quickly and effectively kills the virulent bacteria. The substance employs a multifunctional mechanism that reduces the risk of antibiotic resistance. The findings have recently been published in the scientific journal Chemistry & Biology.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 3 days ago

Certification Details for Arkansas Hospice Inc:

  • June, 2018 is the initial visit of the health survey for certifications by CMS.
  • It is in compliance at the time of certification survey by CMS.
  • It is in compliance with CMS program requirements based on an acceptable plan for correction of deficiencies.
  • It is eligible to participate in the medicare and/or medicaid program.
  • Blue Cross (south Carolina) is the Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC), intermediary or carrier servicing this hospice.
  • Current status is Active Provider.
  • Reason of certification is Recertification.
  • End of fiscal year is on 30, September.

Hospices in North Little Rock

Arkansas Hospice Inc
Location: 14 Parkstone Circle, North Little Rock, Arkansas, 72116
Phone: (501) 748-3333

Medicare Hospice Care

What is Hospice Care?
Hospice care is a type of care and philosophy of care that focuses on the palliation of a chronically ill, terminally ill or seriously ill patient's pain and symptoms, and attending to their emotional and spiritual needs. Care may be provided in a patient's home or in a designated facility such as nursing home, hospital unit or freestanding hospice, with level of care and sometimes location based upon frequent evaluation of the paients needs. The four primary levels of care provided by hospice are routine home care, continuous care, general inpatient and respite care.

How long can one get medicare hospice care?
Hospice care is for people with a life expectancy of 6 months or less (if the disease runs its normal course). If the person receiving hospice care live longer than 6 months, he or she can still get hospice care.
  • A person can get hospice care for two 90-day benefit periods, followed by an unlimited number of 60-day benefit periods.
  • At the start of each period, the hospice medical director or other hospice doctor must recertify that the person is terminally ill (with a life expectancy of 6 months or less). This step is must for continued hospice care.

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