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Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore

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At a glance

Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore carries a 2-star CMS overall rating — below the national norm.

Healthcare-Associated Infections

lower is better · 36 measures reported

Rates of infections patients can acquire while receiving care, such as central-line and catheter-associated infections, MRSA, and C. difficile.

MeasureScoreCompared to national
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection: Number of Device Days1009Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.643Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection (ICU + select Wards)Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Lower Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Upper Confidence LimitNot available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Number of Urinary Catheter Days1340Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Predicted Cases0.703Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards): Observed Cases0Not available
Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections (ICU + select Wards)Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Number of Procedures18Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Predicted Cases0.557Not available
SSI - Colon Surgery: Observed Cases0Not available
SSI - Colon SurgeryNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Number of ProceduresNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Predicted CasesNot available
SSI - Abdominal Hysterectomy: Observed CasesNot available
SSI - Abdominal HysterectomyNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Lower Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Upper Confidence LimitNot available
MRSA Bacteremia: Patient Days5901Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Predicted Cases0.167Not available
MRSA Bacteremia: Observed Cases0Not available
MRSA BacteremiaNot available
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Lower Confidence Limit0.019Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Upper Confidence Limit1.884Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Patient Days5901Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Predicted Cases2.618Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff): Observed Cases1Same as national
Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)0.382Same as national

Complications & Deaths

lower is better · 20 measures reported

Rates of serious complications (like hip/knee replacement problems or accidental cuts during surgery) and 30-day mortality rates for common conditions.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Rate of complications for hip/knee replacement patientsNot available
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Risk Standardized Mortality Rate4.7Same as national383
Death rate for heart attack patients11.8Same as national44
Death rate for CABG surgery patientsNot available
Death rate for COPD patients8.9Same as national51
Death rate for heart failure patients15.1Same as national91
Death rate for pneumonia patients16.7Same as national93
Death rate for stroke patientsNot available
Pressure ulcer rate0.49Same as national612
Death rate among surgical inpatients with serious treatable complicationsNot available
Iatrogenic pneumothorax rate0.20Same as national1375
In-hospital fall-associated fracture rate0.25Same as national1471
Postoperative hemorrhage or hematoma rate2.04Same as national699
Postoperative acute kidney injury requiring dialysis rate1.48Same as national550
Postoperative respiratory failure rate8.51Same as national545
Perioperative pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis rate3.15Same as national708
Postoperative sepsis rate5.25Same as national530
Postoperative wound dehiscence rate2.07Same as national115
Abdominopelvic accidental puncture or laceration rate0.96Same as national406
CMS Medicare PSI 90: Patient safety and adverse events composite0.90Same as national

Unplanned Hospital Visits & Readmissions

lower is better · 14 measures reported

How often patients return to the hospital unexpectedly within 30 days of discharge — a marker of care quality and discharge planning.

MeasureScoreCompared to nationalSample
Hospital return days for heart attack patients13.6Not available53
Hospital return days for heart failure patients66.6Not available111
Hospital return days for pneumonia patients53.3Not available108
Hybrid Hospital-Wide All-Cause Readmission Measure (HWR)15.3Same as national545
Rate of unplanned hospital visits after colonoscopy (per 1,000 colonoscopies)12.3Same as national248
Rate of inpatient admissions for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Rate of emergency department (ED) visits for patients receiving outpatient chemotherapyNot available
Ratio of unplanned hospital visits after hospital outpatient surgeryNot available
Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) 30-Day Readmission Rate13.2Same as national53
Rate of readmission for CABGNot available
Rate of readmission for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients19.5Same as national57
Heart failure (HF) 30-Day Readmission Rate21.4Same as national111
Rate of readmission after hip/knee replacementNot available
Pneumonia (PN) 30-Day Readmission Rate16.6Same as national108

Patient Experience (HCAHPS)

higher is better · 9 measures reported

What patients say about their hospital stay — communication with nurses and doctors, responsiveness, cleanliness, pain management, and whether they would recommend the hospital.

MeasureScoreSample
Nurse communication - star rating5209
Doctor communication - star rating4209
Communication about medicines - star rating3209
Discharge information - star rating3209
Cleanliness - star rating5209
Quietness - star rating5209
Overall hospital rating - star rating5209
Recommend hospital - star rating5209
Summary star rating4209

Timely & Effective Care

higher is better (unless a wait time) · 30 measures reported

How consistently hospitals follow recommended care processes — for example, giving heart-attack patients aspirin on arrival, or the average time spent in the emergency department.

MeasureScoreSample
Emergency department volumelow
Global Malnutrition Composite Score
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Diagnosis Documented
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Malnutrition Risk Screening
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutrition Assessment
Global Malnutrition Composite Score: Nutritional Care Plan
Hospital Harm - Severe Hyperglycemia
Hospital Harm - Severe Hypoglycemia
Hospital Harm - Opioid Related Adverse Events01512
Healthcare workers given influenza vaccination46234
Average (median) time all patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, including psychiatric/mental health patients and patients who were transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better194399
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit, excluding patients transferred to another facility or psychiatric care/mental health patients. A lower number of minutes is better188358
Average (median) time psychiatric/mental health patients spent in the emergency department before leaving from the visit. A lower number of minutes is better
Average (median) time patients spent in the emergency department before being transferred to another facility. A lower number of minutes is better96533
Left before being seen211881
Head CT results
Endoscopy/polyp surveillance: appropriate follow-up interval for normal colonoscopy in average risk patients10085
Improvement in Patient's Visual Function within 90 Days Following Cataract Surgery
ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
Safe Use of Opioids - Concurrent Prescribing131238
Appropriate care for severe sepsis and septic shock6264
Septic Shock 3-Hour Bundle
Septic Shock 6-Hour Bundle
Severe Sepsis 3-Hour Bundle6964
Severe Sepsis 6-Hour Bundle
Discharged on Antithrombotic Therapy
Anticoagulation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation/Flutter
Antithrombotic Therapy by End of Hospital Day 2
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis831020
Intensive Care Unit Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis0

Maternal Health

lower is better · 4 measures reported

Measures of maternal outcomes and safe delivery practices, including severe complications during childbirth.

MeasureScoreSample
Cesarean Birth
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (All)
Risk Adjusted Severe Obstetric Complications (excluding blood-transfusion-only cases)
Maternal Morbidity Structural MeasureNot Applicable (our hospital does not provide inpatient labor/delivery care)

Frequently asked questions

How is Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore rated?
Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore has a 2 out of 5 CMS overall star rating as of the latest CMS release.
Does Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore have emergency services?
Yes. Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore operates a 24/7 emergency department.
Where is Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore located?
Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore is located at 1901 Encore Way, Bryant, AR 72019.
What type of hospital is Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore?
Arkansas Heart Hospital-Encore is classified by CMS as a Acute Care Hospitals facility (Proprietary).

Data as of 2026-06-14. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog. This is public data provided for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. See our methodology and editorial policy.

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