Hospice Of The Cherokee
Tahlequah, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371588)
CMS process measure: 88.39 (state average 93 — below state average)
Serves: 31 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (918) 458-5080 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
According to CMS data, 94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Hospice Of The Cherokee, and 90% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its composite process score of 88.39 is below the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Hospice Of The Cherokee serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, located in Cherokee County.
Yes, Hospice Of The Cherokee is Medicare-certified, with CCN 371588, certified since July 13, 2000; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of The Cherokee is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Tahlequah, Oklahoma and surrounding communities in Cherokee County. Its ownership type is classified as "Other" in CMS records, and the hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 13, 2000.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 94% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided; when a star rating is not shown, it often reflects a small number of survey respondents rather than any indication of quality.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — Hospice Of The Cherokee scored 88.39, compared to a state average of 93.00, placing it below the state average on this measure. The hospice's care index score is listed as 8, and 9.5% of visits occurred in the last days of life, per CMS data.
Hospice Of The Cherokee's certified service area spans 31 ZIP codes from its Tahlequah, Oklahoma office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the most current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of The Cherokee is Medicare-certified (CCN 371588), certified since July 13, 2000, 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, 94% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Hospice Of The Cherokee, and 90% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
The hospice's composite process score is 88.39, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, meaning it scores below the state average on this measure. Its CMS care index score is listed as 8.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Hospice Of The Cherokee serves 31 ZIP codes from its office in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, in Cherokee County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 31 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type can relate to organizational structure, but CMS quality measures like the CAHPS survey and composite process score are the more direct indicators of reported care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Hospice Of The Cherokee has been Medicare-certified since July 13, 2000.
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 when a patient has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less. Both aim to manage symptoms and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care toward 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 provided CMS data doesn't specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Hospice Of The Cherokee at (918) 458-5080 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Hospice Of The Cherokee at (918) 458-5080 to ask how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, service area coverage, and services offered — the CMS Care Compare listing for this hospice (linked below) includes several of these figures.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of The Cherokee directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371588?state=OK to confirm current 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.