Interim Healthcare Hospice
Oklahoma City, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371635)
CMS process measure: 63.21 (state average 93 — below state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (405) 848-3555 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 89% would definitely recommend Interim Healthcare Hospice, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS data. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 63.21, below the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Interim Healthcare Hospice serves 66 ZIP codes from its Oklahoma City, OK office in Oklahoma County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their location is covered.
Yes, Interim Healthcare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 371635), certified since May 19, 2004. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Interim Healthcare Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving families in Oklahoma County and the surrounding area. The agency has been Medicare-certified since May 19, 2004 (CCN 371635).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 89% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's quality composite process measure, Interim Healthcare Hospice scored 63.21, which falls below the Oklahoma state average of 93.00. This composite reflects a set of care process indicators tracked by CMS; a score below the state average suggests families may want to ask the hospice directly about specific care practices. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 42.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on published CMS measures.
Interim Healthcare Hospice's service area spans 66 ZIP codes from its Oklahoma City office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as made available for this listing; where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient survey counts rather than an indication of poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Interim Healthcare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 371635) as of May 19, 2004, 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, 89% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this 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?
Its composite process score is 63.21, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 66 ZIP codes from its Oklahoma City, OK office in Oklahoma County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Interim Healthcare Hospice is a for-profit agency; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality, but it's a factor some families like to know when comparing options.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 19, 2004.
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 for patients typically expected to have six months or less to live.
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; patients can still receive treatment for pain, symptoms, and other health needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; contact Interim Healthcare Hospice at (405) 848-3555 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Interim Healthcare Hospice at (405) 848-3555 to ask about their intake process, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about staffing, availability of visits in the final days, how care needs are addressed, and how the hospice's quality scores compare to state averages; Interim Healthcare Hospice can be reached at (405) 848-3555 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Interim Healthcare Hospice (CCN 371635) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371635?state=OK.
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.