Elara Caring Xxv
Hugo, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371656)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93 — above state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (580) 931-9437 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 79% would definitely recommend Elara Caring Xxv, and 77% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 100.00 compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, placing it above the state average.
Elara Caring Xxv serves 55 ZIP codes from its Hugo, Oklahoma office in Choctaw County, according to CMS data.
Yes, Elara Caring Xxv is Medicare-certified (CCN 371656, since 2005); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Elara Caring Xxv is a for-profit hospice based in Hugo, Oklahoma, serving Choctaw County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 2005 (CCN 371656). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost figures are discussed here.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 79% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which can occur when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered — Elara Caring Xxv scored 100.00, compared with a state average of 93.00 in Oklahoma, placing it above the state average. The related care index score is listed at 9, and 67.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life according to CMS data.
Elara Caring Xxv reports serving 55 ZIP codes from its Hugo, Oklahoma office. All figures in this profile are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Elara Caring Xxv is Medicare-certified (CCN 371656) since February 15, 2005, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared with the Oklahoma state average of 93.00 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Elara Caring Xxv reports serving 55 ZIP codes from its Hugo, Oklahoma office in Choctaw County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Elara Caring Xxv is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 2005.
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 focused on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less, as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care — patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Elara Caring Xxv at (580) 931-9437 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Elara Caring Xxv at (580) 931-9437 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to the state average on CMS quality measures, the size of its service area, and how to reach the care team — Elara Caring Xxv can be reached at (580) 931-9437 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Elara Caring Xxv's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371656?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.