Find the Right Hospice Care in West Central Arkansas
About 8 hospices currently serve West Central Arkansas, including 2 nonprofits. Use this list to compare options and talk with the hospices that feel right for your family. West Central Arkansas is a scan of separate hospital cities, not a coverage area. CHI St. Vincent and National Park Medical Center are in Hot Springs. Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center is in Russellville. A Hot Springs list is not a Russellville plan. Start with the patient's city or county, then ask who would make that drive after the discharge desk closes. The region name alone is not a yes from any team.
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Showing 8 of 8 providers
LifeTouch Health - Russellville
Russellville, AR
(Family Experience)
(10)
Dierksen Hospice - Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR
Elite Hospice - Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR
Gentiva - Russellville
Russellville, AR
LifeTouch Health - Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR
(Family Experience)
(7)
Hospice Home Care - Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR
(Family Experience)
(9)
Hospice Home Care - Russellville
Russellville, AR
(Family Experience)
(4)
Gentiva - Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR
Every listing here is a Medicare-certified hospice that reports serving West Central Arkansas. 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 West Central Arkansas families
Families across West Central Arkansas 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 West Central Arkansas
Do we have to use the hospice a hospital names in West Central Arkansas?
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 West Central Arkansas?
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 West Central Arkansas?
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 West Central Arkansas?
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.
Is there one hospital for this region?
No. Hot Springs and Russellville each have their own campuses.
Which page for Hot Springs?
The Hot Springs page.
Hospice Care in West Central Arkansas
Finding hospice care in West Central Arkansas
Pick Hot Springs or Russellville first if that is where the stay was. Then name the home address. FindHospices.com is free for families.
What families often compare across the region
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 across West Central Arkansas
Most hospice here happens at home. Ask which bed they would use, and which of these cities it is in.
Local considerations for West Central Arkansas families
Hot Springs Village is not the city of Hot Springs. Arkadelphia and the smaller county seats are not either hospital grid.
I-30 and I-40 do not meet in one town here. A team based for Garland County has not agreed to a Pope County address.
When you are comparing, it often helps to:
- Hot Springs has two hospitals
- Saint Mary's is in Russellville
- Those cities are not one night route
- Start with the city or the county
West Central Arkansas is a regional hub, not a coverage promise. Open the patient’s city or county before you enroll.
Where to start
Use the patient’s exact address, then open a tighter page if the home is in Hot Springs, Russellville, Garland County, Pope County.