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ARKANSAS HOSPICE, INC.
NPI 1811189178
Hospice Care, Community Based in Batesville, AR

Active since August 10, 2007
3000 JENNINGS LN STE C, BATESVILLE, AR 72501(870) 793-1938(870) 793-8363 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Arkansas Hospice, Inc. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ARKANSAS HOSPICE, INC. (NPI 1811189178), doing business as Lifetouch Health Hospice Care, is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Batesville, Arkansas and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. The organization lists Brian W Bell, President & Chief Executive Officer, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811189178
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameARKANSAS HOSPICE, INC.
Location Address3000 JENNINGS LN STE CBatesville, AR 72501-7255
Mailing Address3000 Jennings Ln Ste CBatesville, AR 72501-7255 · (870) 793-1938 · Fax (870) 793-8363
Phone(870) 793-1938
Fax(870) 793-8363
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialBrian W BellPresident & Chief Executive Officer · (501) 748-3333
Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 15, 2025
NPPES CertifiedDecember 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1811189178 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in AR · AR4438
3000 JENNINGS LN STE C, Batesville, AR 72501
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsLifetouch Health Hospice Care

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid168537747AR

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Arkansas Hospice Inc (CMS certification number 041578), from CMS Care Compare.

Arkansas Hospice Inc

Hospice · Batesville, AR
OwnershipNon-Profit
CMS Certification Number041578
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceJune 27, 2008
Average Daily Census25patients per day on average
Location2233 HarrisonBatesville, AR 72501 · Independence County
Phone(501) 748-3333
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home67%
Assisted living facility0%
Nursing facility31%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
28%
Patients with dementia
16%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
16%
Patients with respiratory disease
10%
Patients with other conditions
0%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
94 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
94 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
94 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
68 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
94 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
81 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
20 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
94 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
107 patient stays
72%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
10/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 73
0.2%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 51
55.7%
Early live discharges
National percentile 81
10.9%
Late live discharges
National percentile 43
37%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 79
13%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 65
2.2%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 27
$12,873
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 32
10.7 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 53
8.2%
Visits near death
National percentile 41
91.7%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Arkansas Hospice, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Arkansas Hospice, Inc. is 1811189178. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2007. The provider is doing business as LifeTouch Health Hospice Care.

Where is Arkansas Hospice, Inc. located?

Arkansas Hospice, Inc. is located at 3000 Jennings Ln Ste C, Batesville, AR 72501. The listed phone number is (870) 793-1938.

What is Arkansas Hospice, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Is Arkansas Hospice, Inc. a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Arkansas Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 041578), certified since June 27, 2008.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Arkansas Hospice, Inc. was last updated on December 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.