Apex Hospice
Oklahoma City, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371522)
CMS process measure: 92.86 (state average 93 — at state average)
Serves: 65 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (405) 848-3779 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Apex Hospice, so no recommend percentage or star rating is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Apex Hospice scored 92.86, which is at the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Apex Hospice serves 65 ZIP codes from its Oklahoma City, OK office in Oklahoma County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Apex Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 371522, since 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Apex Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving families in Oklahoma County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, Apex Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 1993.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, and percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice in the current data set. This absence often occurs because of small patient counts and should not be read as a reflection of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, Apex Hospice scored 92.86, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00 — CMS categorizes this as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 48.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
Apex Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 65 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Oklahoma City office.
As a Medicare-certified hospice, Apex Hospice's services are covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly at medicare.gov/care-compare for the most current information and any measures not covered here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Apex Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 371522) since December 16, 1993, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Apex Hospice, which often happens due to small patient counts rather than reflecting quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Apex Hospice's composite process score is 92.86, which CMS categorizes as at the Oklahoma state average of 93.00; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 48.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Apex Hospice serves 65 ZIP codes from its Oklahoma City, Oklahoma office in Oklahoma County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 65 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Apex Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is reported by CMS for transparency but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Apex Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 16, 1993, according to CMS records.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued and a doctor certifies a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but patients can still receive supportive medical care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Apex Hospice; please contact the hospice at (405) 848-3779 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care with Apex Hospice, contact them directly at (405) 848-3779 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Apex Hospice at (405) 848-3779 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Apex Hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371522?state=OK.
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.