Complications & Deaths Measures
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Arkansas · Acute Care
Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC ranks #1376 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1).
- 3★
- CMS overall rating
- 27th pct.
- national percentile
- #1376 of 3182
- Corpus placement
- 20
- Quality measures
- 6
- Infection types
Data currency: Hospital quality, safety, and patient-experience measures from the CMS Care Compare program (published quarterly), last refreshed May 2026. See our methodology for source dates. Spot a figure that looks wrong? Report a correction.
1701 S Shackleford Road, Little Rock, AR 72211 · Pulaski County · (501) 219-7000
The verdict
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking (CMS Hospital Compare overall stars), Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC ranks #1376 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That corpus rank reflects a below-median CMS star rating nationally, with 1 quality measure beating the national benchmark (3 worse).
- 27th pct.
- CMS star rating vs 3,182 rated US hospitals
- #1376 of 3182
- rated-hospital corpus placement
- 1
- measures better than national of 19 compared
- Yes
- emergency department on site
Since the last CMS release
CMS lowered this hospital from 4 to 3 stars between its May 2026 and August 2026 releases, a fall of 1.
CMS replaces its file at each release rather than publishing a changelog, so this comparison exists only because the earlier release is kept on file. See what changed nationally.
Where Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC sits among rated US hospitals
3 Around the middle higher than 27% of 3,182 rated hospitals
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Source CMS Hospital Compare, overall hospital rating · 2026-08-14
Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC vs. Arkansas and the nation
- Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC
Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC
3 stars
- Arkansas avg
Arkansas state average
2.8 stars
- US avg
National average
3.2 stars
What this shows At 3 stars, Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC rates above the Arkansas average of 2.8 and below the national average of 3.2.
Type
Acute Care Hospitals
Ownership
Proprietary
Emergency Services
Yes
Birthing Friendly
N/A
Patient Experience
17
HCAHPS domains
Infection Types
6
CDC NHSN
CMS Overall Star Rating 60.0%
3 of 5 stars
Worse-than-national profile for Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC
Mortality 7 measures
Safety of care 4 measures
Readmission 8 measures
Better than national Same as national Worse than national
Quality Measures
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate | 1.03 | Same as National |
| CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite | 1.01 | Same as National |
| Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complications | 203.33 | Same as National |
| Death rate for CABG surgery patients | 3.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for COPD patients | 8.5 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart attack patients | 12.1 | Same as National |
| Death rate for heart failure patients | 10.8 | Same as National |
| Death rate for pneumonia patients | 14.3 | Same as National |
| Death rate for stroke patients | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate | 4.8 | Same as National |
| Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate | 0.19 | Same as National |
| In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate | 0.24 | Same as National |
| Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate | 3.49 | Same as National |
| Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate | 2.11 | Same as National |
| Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate | 3.47 | Same as National |
Patient Experience (HCAHPS)
Experience profile vs. the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare, HCAHPS patient survey star ratings.
| Survey Question | Star Rating |
|---|---|
| Cleanliness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Cleanliness - star rating | 4 |
| Communication about medicines - linear mean score | N/A |
| Communication about medicines - star rating | 4 |
| Discharge information - linear mean score | N/A |
| Discharge information - star rating | 3 |
| Doctor communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Doctor communication - star rating | 4 |
| Nurse communication - linear mean score | N/A |
| Nurse communication - star rating | 5 |
| Overall hospital rating - linear mean score | N/A |
| Overall hospital rating - star rating | 5 |
| Quietness - linear mean score | N/A |
| Quietness - star rating | 4 |
| Recommend hospital - linear mean score | N/A |
| Recommend hospital - star rating | 5 |
| Summary star rating | 4 |
Safety & Infections
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards) | 1.3 | Same as National |
| Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards) | 0 | Better than National |
| Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff) | 0.574 | Same as National |
| MRSA Bacteremia | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy | N/A | Not Available |
| SSI - Colon Surgery | N/A | Not Available |
Staffing & Spending
Unplanned Visits & Readmissions
| Measure | Score | vs. National |
|---|---|---|
| Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 13.7 | Same as National |
| Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 21.1 | Same as National |
| Hospital return days for heart attack patients | 20.8 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for heart failure patients | 20.9 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hospital return days for pneumonia patients | 33.5 | More Days Than Average per 100 Discharges |
| Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR) | 15.5 | Same as National |
| Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate | 18.1 | Same as National |
| Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacement | N/A | Not Available |
| Rate of readmission for CABG | 10.4 | Same as National |
| Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients | 18.2 | Same as National |
| Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies) | N/A | Number of Cases Too Small |
| Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgery | 1.1 | Same as National |
Medicare Spending
| Measure | Score |
|---|---|
| Medicare hospital spending per patient (Medicare Spending per Beneficiary) | 0.94 (Below average) |
Maternal Health
CMS maternal-care measures reported for this facility. The Hospital Compare maternal extract lists measure names and reporting windows; it does not publish numeric scores or sample sizes in the corpus we ingest, so those columns are omitted rather than filled with N/A.
| Measure |
|---|
| Cesarean Birth |
| Maternal Morbidity Structural Measure |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All) |
| Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases) |
Nationwide hospitals with similar CMS profiles
Peer sets for Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC outside Arkansas, keyed to the elevated worse-than-national share.
Similar CMS star rating
Nearest overall stars outside AR (3/5 here).
Similar mortality outcomes
Nearest mortality measures rated better than national, outside AR (0 better here).
Nearby Hospitals in Arkansas
Other Medicare-certified hospitals in Arkansas.
One of 90 Medicare-certified hospitals in Arkansas, 6 are shown here.
Arkansas Children's Hospital
Little Rock, AR
No rating Childrens
Arkansas Children's Northwest, Inc
Springdale, AR
No rating Childrens
Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore
Bryant, AR
2/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center
Paragould, AR
2/5
Acute Care Hospitals
Arkansas State Hospital
Little Rock, AR
No rating Psychiatric
Arkansas Surgical Hospital
No Little Rock, AR
No rating Acute Care Hospitals
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC compare to other hospitals on CMS star rating?
According to PlainHospital's CMS star-rating ranking, Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC ranks #1376 of 3182 rated US hospitals by overall star rating (highest = #1). That ordinal matches our top-rated hospital listing (star_rating DESC). See /methodology#corpus-placement.
What is the CMS star rating for Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC?
Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5 (low-band), below the 3.2-star national average.
How does Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC perform on quality measures?
3 of 19 compared measures rate worse than national at Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC (elevated worse-share tercile); 1 rate better (typical).
What do patients say about Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC?
Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC reports 17 HCAHPS patient-experience domain scores. Star ratings range from 3 to 5 out of 5.
What are the infection rates at Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC?
Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC tracks 6 healthcare-associated infection types (CDC NHSN). 1 are better than the national benchmark, 0 are worse, and 2 are at the national average.
Does Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC have emergency services?
Yes, Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC provides emergency services.
What type of hospital is Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC?
Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC is a Acute Care Hospitals facility with Proprietary ownership, located in Little Rock, AR.
How much does Medicare spend at Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC?
1 Medicare spending category is on file for Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC, per episode vs. the national median.
Does Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC offer maternal health services?
Yes, Arkansas Heart Hospital, LLC reports 4 maternal health measures.