Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc.
Woodward, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371538)
CMS process measure: 92.88 (state average 93 — at state average)
Serves: 137 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (405) 943-0903 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc. holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 90 percent of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 92.88 sits at the state average of 93.00 for Oklahoma.
Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc. serves 137 ZIP codes from its office in Woodward, Oklahoma, in Woodward County.
Yes, Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 371538, since 1995); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Woodward, Oklahoma, serving families in Woodward County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 31, 1995.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Good Shepherd Hospice received a 4-star rating. Ninety percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who responded to the survey, as reported by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Good Shepherd Hospice scored 92.88, compared to a state average of 93.00 for Oklahoma. CMS categorizes this as at the state average. The hospice's care index score, as published by CMS, is 10, and CMS reports that 68.4 percent of patients received visits in the last days of life.
Good Shepherd Hospice serves a broad area, with a service footprint covering 137 ZIP codes from its Woodward office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 371538) since March 31, 1995, 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 survey, Good Shepherd Hospice received a 4-star rating, with 90 percent of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 84 percent 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 92.88, compared to Oklahoma's state average of 93.00, which CMS categorizes as at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 68.4 percent of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Good Shepherd Hospice serves 137 ZIP codes from its office in Woodward, Oklahoma, in Woodward County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 137 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice, according to CMS data. Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality, but families may want to consider it alongside the CAHPS and quality scores.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 31, 1995, according to CMS records.
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 patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment and have a life expectancy of six months or less if the disease runs its normal course.
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; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify where this hospice delivers care. Please contact Good Shepherd Hospice at (405) 943-0903 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include enrollment steps. Please contact Good Shepherd Hospice at (405) 943-0903 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the geographic area served; the figures in this listing can help with those first two, and you can ask the hospice directly at (405) 943-0903 about anything else.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc. directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371538?state=OK to confirm current CMS ratings and measures.
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.