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Home health agency · CMS Certification 047156

AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WESTERN ARKANSAS INC

333 SOUTH FIRST STREET, PARIS, AR 72855

(479) 963-6868

Value68/ 100

3★ care at below-average cost — fair value

Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
3of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
3 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
Not yet reported by CMS
Date certified
1995-07-01

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapyHome health aide

Agency details

Ownership
PROPRIETARY

What CMS measures show

Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding

How patients improved

Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care

Got better at walking or moving around(57 patients)
91.69%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(58 patients)
93.56%
Got better at bathing(58 patients)
94.1%
Breathing improved(48 patients)
87.5%
Got better at taking medications correctly(58 patients)
77.51%
Discharge function score(58 patients)
81.03%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(99 patients)
72.73%
Acted on medication issues promptly(99 patients)
92.93%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(97 patients)
1.03%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(59 patients)
0%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(69 patients)
53.62%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(62 patients)
81.98%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(34 patients)
4.21%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(37 patients)
12%
Sent health information to the next provider(40 patients)
65%
Gave health information to the patient(58 patients)
93.1%

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What to look for

Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language

  • The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
  • Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
  • Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.

Questions to ask

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Questions to ask — AREA AGENCY ON AGING OF WESTERN ARKANSAS INC

Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)

  • Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
  • Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
  • How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
  • What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
  • Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?

Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.