Halo Hospice
Ada, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371655)
CMS process measure: 74.86 (state average 93 — below state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (580) 332-8009 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
On the CMS CAHPS survey, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Halo Hospice, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process score of 74.86 is below the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Halo Hospice serves 51 ZIP codes from its office in Ada, Oklahoma, in Pontotoc County.
Yes, Halo Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 371655, certified since 2005; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Halo Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Ada, Oklahoma, serving families in Pontotoc County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 16, 2005 (CCN 371655).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 82% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which often happens when the number of surveyed patients is small; this should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes — Halo Hospice scored 74.86, compared with a state average of 93.00 for Oklahoma. This places the hospice below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 36.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
Halo Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 51 ZIP codes from its Ada office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. Families are encouraged to review the most current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Halo Hospice?
Yes. Halo Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 371655), certified since February 16, 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, 82% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Halo Hospice, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Halo Hospice's composite process score is 74.86, compared with Oklahoma's state average of 93.00 — below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 36.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Halo Hospice, based in Ada, Oklahoma (Pontotoc County), serves 51 ZIP codes according to CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Halo Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS publishes it as part of a hospice's basic profile.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Halo Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 16, 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 focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically when a doctor believes a patient has a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive care for other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Halo Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (580) 332-8009 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This data does not include enrollment details; contact Halo Hospice directly at (580) 332-8009 and confirm current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver recommendation rates, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated — Halo Hospice can be reached at (580) 332-8009 to discuss specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Halo Hospice (CCN 371655) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371655?state=OK to confirm current ratings and details.
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.