Carter Healthcare Hospice Of East Oklahoma, Llc
Tahlequah, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371616)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93 — above state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (918) 458-0663 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Carter Healthcare Hospice Of East Oklahoma, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Carter Healthcare Hospice Of East Oklahoma serves 23 ZIP codes from its Tahlequah, Oklahoma office in Cherokee County. Families in the surrounding areas can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included.
Yes, Carter Healthcare Hospice Of East Oklahoma is Medicare-certified (CCN 371616), certified since July 15, 2003. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Carter Healthcare Hospice Of East Oklahoma, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, in Cherokee County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 15, 2003 (CCN 371616). The hospice serves a broad area, covering 23 ZIP codes from its Tahlequah office.
According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice's CMS composite process measure score is 100.00, compared to an Oklahoma state average of 93.00 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and data show that 22.2% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
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 data provided, which is often the result of too few surveyed families rather than any indication of quality. Families should check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current survey status.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and to review the Medicare Care Compare listing for the latest details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Carter Healthcare Hospice Of East Oklahoma is Medicare-certified (CCN 371616, certified since July 15, 2003), 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 has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or recommend percentages) for this hospice in the available data, which often happens when too few families were surveyed rather than indicating poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process measure score is 100.00, compared to an Oklahoma state average of 93.00, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its office in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, in Cherokee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS publishes the same quality measures regardless of ownership structure.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 15, 2003.
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 rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines a person has 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 for the terminal illness; other medical care unrelated to that illness can often continue, and patients may leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (918) 458-0663 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (918) 458-0663 and check the Medicare Care Compare listing for guidance.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, family caregiver survey results, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (918) 458-0663 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371616?state=OK to confirm current ratings and details.
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.