Little Rock Senior AdvisorCare IV Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1023 Rushing Circle in Little Rock, AR 72204. Medicare first certified it in 2013, 13 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3.5 out of 5 stars, level with the Arkansas average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Arkansas average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is breathing improved.
What is Care IV Home Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Care IV Home Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 1023 Rushing Circle, Little Rock, AR 72204 |
| Phone | (501) 686-2400 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 047178 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/31/2013 |
How does Care IV Home Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Care IV Home Health. It is better than the Arkansas average on 2 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Care IV Home Health | Arkansas average | U.S. average | vs. Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.4% | 97.4% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 87.5% | 88.8% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 91.4% | 89.5% | 89.8% | About the same |
| Got better at bathing | 89.9% | 91.5% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 86.7% | 90.7% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 89.7% | 86.8% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.2% | 93.8% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 67% | 54.7% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 76.2% | 74.5% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and medication issues addressed on time.
Where it trails: breathing improved and falls with major injury.
What do patients say about Care IV Home Health?
83% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Care IV Home Health, based on 130 completed surveys. The Arkansas average is 83%.
| Survey question | Care IV Home Health | Arkansas average | U.S. average | vs. Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 90% | 91% | 89% | About the same |
| Team communicated well | 86% | 89% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 85% | 85% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 89% | 89% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 83% | 83% | 79% | About the same |
Do Care IV Home Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Care IV Home Health better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 83.1% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 10.7% |
Which home health services does Care IV Home Health provide, and which does it not?
Care IV Home Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Care IV Home Health? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | Yes |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Little Rock-area ZIP codes does Care IV Home Health serve?
Care IV Home Health tells Medicare it serves 39 ZIP codes in Little Rock and Pulaski, Faulkner, Saline, Lonoke, Grant and Perry counties, out of 50 in total.
- 72002
- 72007
- 72011
- 72015
- 72019
- 72022
- 72023
- 72024
- 72032
- 72046
- 72053
- 72065
- 72076
- 72086
- 72103
- 72106
- 72113
- 72114
- 72116
- 72117
- 72118
- 72120
- 72135
- 72142
- 72167
- 72173
- 72176
- 72201
- 72202
- 72204
- 72205
- 72206
- 72207
- 72209
- 72210
- 72211
- 72212
- 72223
- 72227
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Care IV Home Health before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
86.7% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Arkansas average 90.7%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
Ask about fall prevention
1.9% of its patients had a fall with a major injury during care, against 1.3% across Arkansas. Ask for a home safety review at the first visit and what they change after a fall.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Which other home health agencies serve Little Rock, AR?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Little Rock.
- Centerwell Home Health — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Commonspirit Health — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Elite Home Health — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Baptist Health Home Health-Lr — 2.5 of 5 stars
- Stat Home Health - Cenark, LLC — 2.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Care IV Home Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Care IV Home Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 047178 and has been since 2013. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Care IV Home Health's Medicare star rating?
3.5 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Arkansas average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Care IV Home Health provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work and home health aide.
