Acg Hospice Iii
Elk City, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371711)
CMS process measure: 83.49 (state average 93 — below state average)
Serves: 152 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (405) 418-2530 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
ACG Hospice III has a CAHPS family-caregiver rating of 4 stars, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure it scored 83.49, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
ACG Hospice III serves 152 ZIP codes from its office in Elk City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County.
Yes, ACG Hospice III is Medicare-certified (CCN 371711), certified since September 16, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
ACG Hospice III is a for-profit hospice located in Elk City, Oklahoma, serving families in Oklahoma County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 2014 (CCN 371711).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave ACG Hospice III an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to family and friends, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care practices were delivered, ACG Hospice III scored 83.49, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 93.00. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 46.0% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the published data.
ACG Hospice III's service area covers 152 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Elk City office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen when patient counts are small and does not by itself indicate lower quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. ACG Hospice III is Medicare-certified (CCN 371711), certified since September 16, 2014, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a 4-star family-caregiver rating, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 83.49, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
ACG Hospice III serves 152 ZIP codes from its Elk City, Oklahoma office in Oklahoma County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 152 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
ACG Hospice III is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is disclosed for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 16, 2014.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is typically for those with a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact ACG Hospice III at (405) 418-2530 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available data does not describe the intake process; please contact ACG Hospice III at (405) 418-2530 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, its service area, and how long it has been certified — all of which are reported here from CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up ACG Hospice III directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371711?state=OK to confirm current CMS-reported information.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.