Comforting Hands Hospice Of Southwest Oklahoma, Llc
Duncan, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371723)
CMS process measure: 82 (state average 93 — below state average)
Serves: 18 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (580) 786-0745 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for Comforting Hands Hospice of Southwest Oklahoma. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 82.00, below the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Comforting Hands Hospice of Southwest Oklahoma serves 18 ZIP codes from its Duncan, Oklahoma office in Stephens County.
Yes, Comforting Hands Hospice of Southwest Oklahoma, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 371723, since January 27, 2020); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Comforting Hands Hospice of Southwest Oklahoma, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Duncan, Oklahoma, serving families in Stephens County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 27, 2020 (CCN 371723).
CMS Care Compare data does not show a published CAHPS star rating, percent of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percent rating it 9-10 for this provider. This is often the case for smaller hospices where too few surveys were completed to publish results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality — simply that CMS has not published these particular figures for this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 82.00, compared to a state average of 93.00 in Oklahoma. According to CMS, this places the hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and shows that 21.1% of patients had visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
The hospice reports serving 18 ZIP codes from its Duncan, Oklahoma office. As a Medicare-certified hospice, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are available here. Families are encouraged to confirm all figures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Comforting Hands Hospice of Southwest Oklahoma is Medicare-certified (CCN 371723, since January 27, 2020), 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 survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process score is 82.00, compared to Oklahoma's state average of 93.00, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 and reports 21.1% of patients had visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 18 ZIP codes from its office in Duncan, Oklahoma, in Stephens County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 18 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, but CMS makes this information public so families can consider it alongside quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 27, 2020.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other health conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (580) 786-0745 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact the hospice directly at (580) 786-0745 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores compared to the state average, ZIP codes served, and services offered; contact the hospice at (580) 786-0745 for specifics not shown in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Comforting Hands Hospice of Southwest Oklahoma (CCN 371723) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371723?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.