Good Shepherd Hospice Of Ardmore, Llc
Ardmore, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371726)
CMS process measure: 85.12 (state average 93 — below state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (580) 798-6116 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 86% would definitely recommend Good Shepherd Hospice Of Ardmore, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10; CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 85.12, below the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Ardmore serves 42 ZIP codes from its office in Ardmore, Oklahoma, in Carter County. Families should confirm whether their specific address is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Good Shepherd Hospice Of Ardmore is Medicare-certified, with CCN 371726, certified since June 20, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Ardmore, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Ardmore, Oklahoma, serving Carter County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since June 20, 2021 (CCN 371726).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 86% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this does not by itself indicate anything about quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 85.12, compared to a state average of 93.00 for Oklahoma, placing it below the state average on this measure. A related care index figure of 10 and a reported 50.0% rate for visits near the end of life are also part of the CMS dataset, though families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Ardmore reports serving 42 ZIP codes from its Ardmore, Oklahoma office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost information beyond this is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this listing. Families are encouraged to speak directly with the hospice and to review the most current information on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Good Shepherd Hospice Of Ardmore is Medicare-certified (CCN 371726) since June 20, 2021, 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 data provided, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in this data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's CMS composite process score is 85.12, compared to Oklahoma's state average of 93.00, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 42 ZIP codes from its office in Ardmore, Oklahoma, in Carter County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Good Shepherd Hospice Of Ardmore is listed as for-profit. Ownership type does not directly indicate quality; the CMS survey results and process measures are more specific indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 20, 2021.
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 stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final stages of a terminal illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can still receive medical attention for symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (580) 798-6116 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (580) 798-6116 to ask how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS process measure scores compared to the state average, the ZIP codes served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are addressed here using CMS data for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Good Shepherd Hospice Of Ardmore, CCN 371726, at the Medicare Care Compare website (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371726?state=OK) to review current published data.
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.