Find the Right Hospice Care in Sebastian County
About 7 hospices currently serve Sebastian County, including 5 nonprofits. Use this list to compare options and talk with the hospices that feel right for your family. Sebastian County is wider than Fort Smith. Baptist Health Fort Smith and Mercy Hospital Fort Smith are both in Fort Smith. Greenwood and Barling are not the Towson Avenue grid. Use the Fort Smith page when the home is inside that city. Use this county page when the address is another community in Sebastian County, or when someone may leave a hospital for a home that is not in that city. Ask which team would send the first nurse to that street after the discharge desk closes. Van Buren is across the river in Crawford County.
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Showing 7 of 7 providers
Elite Hospice - Mena
Mena, AR
Heart of Hospice
Fort Smith, AR
Mercy Hospice
Fort Smith, AR
Area Agency On Aging of Western Arkansas - Booneville
Booneville, AR
Area Agency On Aging of Western Arkansas - Fort Smith
Fort Smith, AR
Area Agency On Aging of Western Arkansas - Greenwood
Greenwood, AR
Area Agency On Aging of Western Arkansas - Paris
Paris, AR
Every listing here is a Medicare-certified hospice that reports serving Sebastian County. The office might be elsewhere in Arkansas — that is common. When you call, share your loved one’s address so the team can confirm they can come to you. FindHospices.com is free for families.
Other important resources for Sebastian County families
Families across Sebastian County often discover that choosing a hospice is only one part of the journey. Questions about funeral arrangements, cremation, estate planning, elder law, probate, advance directives, veterans’ benefits, and other important decisions frequently arise at the same time.
Placements are limited and selective — we review applications and only accept organizations that meet our standards for this section. Listings are paid advertising, not recommendations or endorsements. Families review the information and choose professionals for themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hospices in Sebastian County
Do we have to use the hospice a hospital names in Sebastian County?
No. A hospital or physician can share names they work with often. You may still compare any Medicare-certified hospice that will come to the patient’s address. Calling for information does not enroll you.
Should we contact more than one hospice about Sebastian County?
Yes. Compare who covers the exact address, how soon a nurse can get there, and who answers after hours. A referral is a starting point, not a requirement to use one brand.
Can hospice care be provided at home in Sebastian County?
Yes. Most hospice care happens where the patient already lives — a house or apartment, or assisted living, memory care, or a nursing facility. Ask the team to confirm that specific address, not only the city or county name.
How quickly can hospice start in Sebastian County?
When hospice is medically appropriate, many teams begin within about 24–48 hours, and some can start the same day when staffing allows. Ask who comes first and how a night call is handled. Then verify by phone.
Which page for a Fort Smith address?
The Fort Smith page.
Is Van Buren in Sebastian County?
No. Van Buren is in Crawford County, across the river.
Hospice Care in Sebastian County
Finding hospice care in Sebastian County
Name the Fort Smith campus and the Sebastian County town. FindHospices.com is free for families.
What families often compare across the county
When you call, ask about:
- Whether the team covers the exact address, not only the city or county name
- Who would come after hours, and how long that usually takes
- What happens if symptoms cannot be managed at home
- Medicare quality and family-experience information on each profile
Where hospice care happens in Sebastian County
Most hospice in Sebastian County happens at home. Ask which bed they would use, and which Fort Smith hospital it is near.
Local considerations for Sebastian County families
Sebastian County is wider than the two Fort Smith hospitals. Ask whether the team comes to Greenwood or Barling after midnight.
The hospitals are both in Fort Smith and they are not the same campus. Say which discharge desk you are leaving.
When you are comparing, it often helps to:
- Both hospitals are in Fort Smith
- Greenwood and Barling are separate asks
- Van Buren is Crawford County
- Use the Fort Smith page for a city address
This page is the county-wide list for Sebastian County. Use a city page when you already know the community, or Western Arkansas only to scan the wider region.
Where to start
Use the patient’s exact address, then open a tighter page if the home is in Fort Smith, Western Arkansas.