Lifeline Hospice, Inc.
Chickasha, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371611)
CMS process measure: 85.19 (state average 93 — below state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (405) 222-2051 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS Care Compare data shows 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Lifeline Hospice, and 93% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, though CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice. On the composite process measure, it scored 85.19 compared with the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, placing it below the state average.
Lifeline Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Chickasha, Oklahoma, in Grady County. Families in and around this service area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address is included.
Yes, Lifeline Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified, with CCN 371611, certified since 2002. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
About this hospice
Lifeline Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Chickasha, Oklahoma, serving families in Grady County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since December 18, 2002, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 371611.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 93% of family caregivers who responded said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 93% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. CMS has not published a CAHPS overall star rating for this hospice, which often reflects a small number of survey responses rather than a quality concern.
On CMS's composite process measure, Lifeline Hospice scored 85.19, compared with the Oklahoma state average of 93.00 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 45.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, and a care index score of 7 was reported. These figures represent one set of measures among several CMS tracks and should be considered alongside other data when comparing hospices.
Lifeline Hospice reports serving 26 ZIP codes from its Chickasha office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the reporting period published by CMS at the time of this listing. Families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with specific questions about services and eligibility.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Lifeline Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 371611), certified since December 18, 2002, 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 CMS's CAHPS survey, 93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Lifeline Hospice, and 93% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall star rating for this hospice, which is often due to a small number of survey responses rather than an indication of poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Lifeline Hospice's composite process score is 85.19, compared with the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reported that 45.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, and a care index score of 7.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Lifeline Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Chickasha, Oklahoma, in Grady County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Lifeline Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS's published survey and quality measures are a more direct source of comparison.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Lifeline Hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 18, 2002.
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 expected to have a limited life expectancy, focusing on comfort and quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than pursuing a cure; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can still receive medical attention for comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Lifeline Hospice provides care. Please contact the hospice at (405) 222-2051 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not include enrollment steps. Please contact Lifeline Hospice directly at (405) 222-2051 to ask about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, the ZIP codes served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are addressed for Lifeline Hospice above.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lifeline Hospice, Inc. directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371611?state=OK using CCN 371611.
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.