Carter Healthcare Hospice Of North Oklahoma, Llc
Pryor, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371643)
CMS process measure: 96.15 (state average 93 — above state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (918) 373-8098 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Carter Healthcare Hospice Of North Oklahoma, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is available. However, its CMS composite process score of 96.15 is above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Carter Healthcare Hospice Of North Oklahoma serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Pryor, Oklahoma, in Mayes County.
Yes, Carter Healthcare Hospice Of North Oklahoma is Medicare-certified (CCN 371643, since August 2009); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Carter Healthcare Hospice Of North Oklahoma, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Pryor, Oklahoma, in Mayes County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2009, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 371643.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often due to too few surveyed patients to report reliably, and it does not indicate poor quality of care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 96.15, above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 33.3% of patients, based on the most recent published CMS data.
Carter Healthcare Hospice Of North Oklahoma serves a broad area, covering 31 ZIP codes from its Pryor office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm all current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS updates this data periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Carter Healthcare Hospice Of North Oklahoma is Medicare-certified (CCN 371643, since August 20, 2009), 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 for this hospice, often because too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.15, above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes visits in the last days of life occurred for 33.3% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Pryor, Oklahoma, in Mayes County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 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 directly determine quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS's published quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 20, 2009.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness to manage symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — treatment for other conditions and symptom management continue.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; please contact the hospice at (918) 373-8098 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (918) 373-8098 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality measures, service area, family caregiver survey results, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (918) 373-8098 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/371643?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.