ENCOMPASS HEALTH HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 3809 EAST 9TH STREET, SUITE 10
TEXARKANA, AR 71854 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- October 20, 1992
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 14 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 3 |
| Volunteers | 9 |
32
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what ENCOMPASS HEALTH HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2020.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how ENCOMPASS HEALTH HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
12.1 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 48th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
81
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day12.1 min
Ranks better than about 48% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends5.7%
Ranks better than about 23% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life92.8%
Ranks better than about 45% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits43.7%
Ranks better than about 62% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care7.6%
Ranks better than about 42% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months50%
Ranks better than about 17% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care11.9%
Ranks better than about 27% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice4.2%
Ranks better than about 15% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)74th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$24,101 · 78th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 56.6% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life56.6%
- All care steps completed100%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer15%
- Dementia20%
- Heart and circulatory disease30%
- Lung and respiratory disease13%
- Stroke7%
- Other conditions16%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Encompass Health Hospice in Texarkana
Encompass Health Hospice serves families throughout the Texarkana, Arkansas area. They provide specialized end-of-life care focused on comfort and dignity for patients facing a terminal illness. Their team works right in your community to ensure that patients stay comfortable in their own homes. The goal is simple. They want to help patients spend their final months with peace and minimal pain. By offering both medical and emotional support, this team helps lighten the load for loved ones during a very difficult time. It is a local resource designed to keep families together when it matters most.
About Encompass Health Hospice
Encompass Health Hospice operates as a for-profit provider in Miller County. They earned their Medicare certification back on October 20, 1992. That is over thirty years of experience helping local families. Being Medicare certified means they meet strict federal standards for safety and care quality. The thing is, choosing a provider is a deeply personal decision. You want to know that the team coming into your home is experienced and reliable. This provider has a long history in the Texarkana area. They know the local medical system well, which helps them coordinate care more effectively. Families should look at this history as a sign of their commitment to the community. They are located at 3809 East 9th Street, Suite 10, right in the heart of town.
Understanding Hospice Care in Texarkana
Hospice care is about much more than just medicine. It is about honoring the wishes of the person you love. In Texarkana, families have access to teams that include nurses, aides, social workers, and chaplains. These professionals visit your home to manage symptoms and offer emotional support. The care plan is always guided by what the patient wants. Do they want to stay in their favorite chair? Do they want to listen to music? Hospice teams build their day around those small, important details. And the best part is that Medicare covers these services fully for most people. You do not have to walk this path alone. There are experts ready to help you handle the physical and emotional challenges that come with a terminal diagnosis. It is about making every day count.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
When you interview a hospice provider, it helps to be prepared with a few clear questions. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to your home if an emergency happens at night or on the weekend. You need to know that help is just a phone call away. Second, ask how they support the family after the patient passes. Grief support is a vital part of what good hospice teams provide. Third, ask how they handle pain management and if they have a specific philosophy for keeping patients comfortable. Finally, ask what their team looks like. You want to know who will be entering your home. Do they have a social worker available? What about a volunteer? Asking these things helps you find the right fit for your specific needs.
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