Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care
Oklahoma City, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371649)
CMS process measure: 93.22 (state average 93 — at state average)
Serves: 69 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (405) 418-2659 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care 86% of the time, and its CMS composite process score of 93.22 is essentially at the Oklahoma state average of 93.00. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in this data.
Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care serves 69 ZIP codes from its office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Cleveland County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice to confirm whether it can serve their location.
Yes, Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 371649, since 2004). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility for hospice services.
About this hospice
Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving families in Cleveland County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 29, 2004, meaning it has been enrolled in the Medicare hospice benefit for two decades. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost figures beyond this are provided here.
According to CMS Care Compare data, 86% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS did not publish a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently care processes are followed, this hospice scored 93.22, essentially at the Oklahoma state average of 93.00. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 54.1% of patients received visits during the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care serves 69 ZIP codes from its Oklahoma City office. Families are encouraged to review these figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about their situation.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since October 29, 2004 (CCN 371649), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In CMS's CAHPS survey, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 80% 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 measure score is 93.22, which CMS lists as at the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 69 ZIP codes from its office in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Cleveland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 69 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone doesn't determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are more useful indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 29, 2004, about two decades.
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 for people who have decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the illness, but patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support tailored to their needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (405) 418-2659 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (405) 418-2659 for guidance and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about family caregiver satisfaction, how the hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, and its certified service area — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Oklahoma Palliative & Hospice Care (CCN 371649) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371649?state=OK to review its current CMS-reported 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.