Cross Timbers Hospice, Inc
Ardmore, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371547)
CMS process measure: 97.7 (state average 93 — above state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (580) 223-0655 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cross Timbers Hospice in Ardmore, Oklahoma holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.70 is above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Cross Timbers Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Ardmore, Oklahoma office in Carter County. Families in the surrounding areas can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Cross Timbers Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 371547), certified since 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Cross Timbers Hospice, Inc is a non-profit hospice based in Ardmore, Oklahoma, serving families in Carter County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since April 4, 1996, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for nearly three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Cross Timbers Hospice a 5-star rating. Ninety-four percent said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care practices, Cross Timbers Hospice scored 97.70, compared with the Oklahoma state average of 93.00 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 55.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Cross Timbers Hospice serves 39 ZIP codes from its Ardmore office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; where CMS has not released a particular measure for a hospice, that typically reflects small patient-count reporting thresholds rather than any indication of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Cross Timbers Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 371547) since 04/04/1996, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 90% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 97.70, above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, and its care index score is 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 39 ZIP codes from its Ardmore, Oklahoma office in Carter County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Cross Timbers Hospice, Inc is organized as a non-profit. Ownership type is one factor among many CMS reports, and it doesn't by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 4, 1996.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing care on comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at 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 for this hospice; contact Cross Timbers Hospice at (580) 223-0655 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include intake steps; please contact Cross Timbers Hospice directly at (580) 223-0655 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Cross Timbers Hospice at (580) 223-0655 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Cross Timbers Hospice, Inc (CCN 371547) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371547?state=OK to confirm current CMS-reported figures.
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.