Memorial Hospice
Lawton, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371713)
CMS process measure: 98.11 (state average 93 — above state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (580) 585-5575 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Memorial Hospice 92% of the time, and 88% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Memorial Hospice scored 98.11, above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Memorial Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Lawton, Oklahoma, in Comanche County. Families outside that area should contact the hospice to confirm whether their location is included.
Yes, Memorial Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 371713, certified since 2015. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Memorial Hospice is a government-owned, Medicare-certified hospice serving Lawton, Oklahoma and surrounding communities from Comanche County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 16, 2015.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported strong experiences with this provider: 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 88% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, though the recommendation and rating figures reflect family feedback.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Memorial Hospice scored 98.11, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 50.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the published data vintage.
Memorial Hospice's service area covers 19 ZIP codes from its Lawton office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of collection. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Memorial Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 371713) since July 16, 2015, 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, 92% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Memorial Hospice, and 88% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Memorial Hospice's composite process score is 98.11, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Memorial Hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its office in Lawton, Oklahoma, in Comanche County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Memorial Hospice is government-owned. Ownership type can inform families' research, but CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it rather than in place of it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Memorial Hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 16, 2015.
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 for those with a terminal diagnosis who have generally stopped pursuing curative treatment.
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; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings for Memorial Hospice; please contact the hospice at (580) 585-5575 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't include intake steps for Memorial Hospice; please contact the hospice directly at (580) 585-5575 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver recommendation rates, quality measures, service area, and how visits are handled near the end of life — many of these details for Memorial Hospice are covered above, and additional questions can be directed to (580) 585-5575.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Memorial Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371713?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.