Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice Llc
Elk City, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371698)
CMS process measure: 90.51 (state average 93 — below state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (580) 225-1738 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice 86% of the time, and the hospice scored 90.51 on CMS's composite care process measure, compared to a state average of 93.00 — below the state average. This data comes from the CMS Care Compare CAHPS Hospice Survey.
Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice serves 33 ZIP codes from its office in Elk City, Oklahoma, in Beckham County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 371698, certified since January 24, 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice LLC is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Elk City, Oklahoma, serving families in Beckham County and the surrounding area. The hospice is organized under an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since January 24, 2012.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 86% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 90.51, compared with a state average of 93.00 — placing it below the state average. A care index score of 9 and a rate of 52.3% for visits made in the last days of life were also reported by CMS. Where any measure is not listed here, it may be because CMS has not published it for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, and this should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
This hospice reports serving 33 ZIP codes from its Elk City office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 371698), certified since January 24, 2012, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 90.51 on CMS's composite process-of-care measure, compared with a state average of 93.00, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 33 ZIP codes from its office in Elk City, Oklahoma, in Beckham County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but families can review the CMS quality data alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 24, 2012.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean abandoning medical care or support, and patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (580) 225-1738 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Starting hospice care typically requires a physician's certification of eligibility; please contact this hospice directly at (580) 225-1738 to learn about their specific process.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, CMS quality scores, services included, and how care is coordinated; you can review these details for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare and confirm specifics by calling (580) 225-1738.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Elk City Comforting Hands Hospice LLC directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371698?state=OK using CCN 371698.
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.