Hospice Of Mcalester, Oklahoma, Inc.
Mcalester, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371519)
CMS process measure: 36 (state average 93 — below state average)
Serves: 17 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (918) 423-3911 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for Hospice Of Mcalester, Oklahoma, Inc. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 36.00, below the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Hospice Of Mcalester, Oklahoma, Inc. serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Mcalester, Oklahoma, located in Pittsburg County.
Yes, Hospice Of Mcalester, Oklahoma, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 371519, since August 30, 1993). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Mcalester, Oklahoma, Inc. is a non-profit hospice serving Mcalester, Oklahoma and the surrounding Pittsburg County area. It has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 1993.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this provider. This often happens when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to publish reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's quality composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 36.00, compared with the Oklahoma state average of 93.00 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 91.9% of visits occurred in the last days of life for this hospice, and a care index score of 8.
Hospice Of Mcalester, Oklahoma, Inc. serves 17 ZIP codes from its Mcalester, Oklahoma office in Pittsburg County.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families should verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of Mcalester, Oklahoma, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 371519) since August 30, 1993, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose physician certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 36.00, compared with the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, placing it below the state average on this measure; CMS also reports 91.9% of visits occurred in the last days of life and a care index score of 8.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 17 ZIP codes from its office in Mcalester, Oklahoma, in Pittsburg County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 17 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Hospice Of Mcalester, Oklahoma, Inc. is organized as a non-profit; ownership type is one factor among several families may consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 30, 1993.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure, typically when a physician certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing 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 generally still receive care for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Hospice Of Mcalester, Oklahoma, Inc. at (918) 423-3911 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; contact the hospice directly at (918) 423-3911 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS survey results, quality measures, service area, and how care is provided; contact Hospice Of Mcalester, Oklahoma, Inc. at (918) 423-3911 to discuss specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of Mcalester, Oklahoma, Inc. (CCN 371519) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371519?state=OK to review the latest published CMS 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.