Little Rock Senior AdvisorCommonspirit Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 1100 N University Ave Ste 230 in Little Rock, AR 72207. Medicare first certified it in 1966, 60 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 started care on time.
What is Commonspirit Health's Medicare record?
| Agency | Commonspirit Health |
|---|---|
| Address | 1100 N University Ave Ste 230, Little Rock, AR 72207 |
| Phone | (501) 664-4933 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 047001 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/01/1966 |
How does Commonspirit Health score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Commonspirit Health. It is better than the Arkansas average on 4 and worse on 1.
| Measure | Commonspirit Health | Arkansas average | U.S. average | vs. Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 91.1% | 97.4% | 96.6% | Worse |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 91.6% | 88.8% | 88.6% | About the same |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 92.7% | 89.5% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 93.8% | 91.5% | 90.7% | About the same |
| Breathing improved | 97.7% | 90.7% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 87.8% | 86.8% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 97% | 93.8% | 94.4% | Better |
| Flu shot status checked | 62% | 54.7% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 73.3% | 74.5% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | About the same |
| 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, breathing improved and got better at getting in and out of bed.
Where it trails: started care on time.
What do patients say about Commonspirit Health?
74% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Commonspirit Health, based on 138 completed surveys. The Arkansas average is 83%.
| Survey question | Commonspirit Health | Arkansas average | U.S. average | vs. Arkansas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 86% | 91% | 89% | Worse |
| Team communicated well | 82% | 89% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 79% | 85% | 82% | Worse |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 84% | 89% | 85% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 74% | 83% | 79% | Worse |
Do Commonspirit Health's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Commonspirit Health worse than the national rate on: preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Same As National Rate | 77.8% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Worse Than National Rate | 14.8% |
Which home health services does Commonspirit Health provide, and which does it not?
Commonspirit Health reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering medical social work.
| Service | Offered by Commonspirit Health? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | No |
| 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 Commonspirit Health serve?
Commonspirit Health tells Medicare it serves 43 ZIP codes in Little Rock and Pulaski, Faulkner, Saline, Lonoke, Grant and Perry counties, out of 58 in total.
- 72002
- 72007
- 72011
- 72015
- 72016
- 72019
- 72022
- 72023
- 72024
- 72032
- 72046
- 72053
- 72057
- 72065
- 72076
- 72083
- 72086
- 72087
- 72103
- 72113
- 72114
- 72116
- 72117
- 72118
- 72120
- 72122
- 72135
- 72142
- 72150
- 72167
- 72176
- 72183
- 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 Commonspirit Health before starting care?
Ask how fast the first visit happens
Medicare's data shows Commonspirit Health started care on time for 91.1% of patients, against a Arkansas average of 97.4%. Ask how many days it takes from the doctor's order to the first nurse visit, and what happens if the order arrives on a Friday.
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.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Which other home health agencies serve Little Rock, AR?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Little Rock.
- Care IV Home Health — 3.5 of 5 stars
- Centerwell Home 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 Commonspirit Health Medicare-certified?
Yes. Commonspirit Health is certified by Medicare under provider number 047001 and has been since 1966. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Commonspirit 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 3 out of 5.
Does Commonspirit Health provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide.
