Carter Healthcare Hospice Of Northeast Oklahoma Llc
Bixby, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371580)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93 — above state average)
Serves: 41 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (918) 425-4000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Carter Healthcare Hospice Of Northeast Oklahoma LLC, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process measure score is 100.00, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00 — above the state average.
Carter Healthcare Hospice Of Northeast Oklahoma LLC serves 41 ZIP codes from its Bixby, Oklahoma office in Tulsa County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Carter Healthcare Hospice Of Northeast Oklahoma LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 371580), certified since November 9, 1999. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Carter Healthcare Hospice Of Northeast Oklahoma LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Bixby, Oklahoma, serving families in Tulsa County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 1999 (CCN 371580).
CMS Care Compare does not currently publish CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This absence often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality, and families should not read it as a negative sign.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 52.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
This hospice's service area extends across 41 ZIP codes from its Bixby, Oklahoma office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified there for the most current vintage before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Carter Healthcare Hospice Of Northeast Oklahoma LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 371580), certified since November 9, 1999, 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 is not an indication of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, placing it above the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 52.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 41 ZIP codes from its Bixby, Oklahoma office in Tulsa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 41 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, but families may want to review CMS quality measures alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 9, 1999.
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 ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (918) 425-4000 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 at (918) 425-4000 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about the CMS quality measures noted here, the hospice's service area, and how to begin care by contacting the hospice at (918) 425-4000.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Carter Healthcare Hospice Of Northeast Oklahoma LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371580?state=OK to confirm current data.
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.