Refuge Care Hospice
Bristow, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371690)
CMS process measure: 82.47 (state average 93 — below state average)
Serves: 68 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (877) 914-2273 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 83% would definitely recommend Refuge Care Hospice, and 81% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 82.47, below the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Refuge Care Hospice serves 68 ZIP codes from its office in Bristow, Oklahoma, in Creek County. Families in the surrounding area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Refuge Care Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 371690, certified since 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that they qualify.
About this hospice
Refuge Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice based in Bristow, Oklahoma, serving families in Creek County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since October 13, 2009, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 371690.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes — Refuge Care Hospice scored 82.47, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 93.00. CMS data also shows that visits occurred in the last days of life for 19.0% of patients, and the hospice has a care index score of 8. Families should keep in mind that lower figures on any single measure do not necessarily reflect the quality of compassion or attention given by hospice staff, and where CMS has not published a measure — often due to small patient counts — that omission should not be read as a negative sign.
Refuge Care Hospice reports serving 68 ZIP codes from its Bristow office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Refuge Care Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 371690) since October 13, 2009, 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?
CMS survey data shows 83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Refuge Care Hospice, and 81% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Refuge Care Hospice scored 82.47 on CMS's composite process measure, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Refuge Care Hospice reports serving 68 ZIP codes from its office in Bristow, Oklahoma, in Creek County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 68 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Refuge Care Hospice is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports it as part of its public data so families can compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Refuge Care Hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 13, 2009.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, while hospice care is for people who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically in the last months of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness, not giving up on care; patients can still receive medical attention for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Refuge Care Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (877) 914-2273 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Refuge Care Hospice directly at (877) 914-2273 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quickly the hospice responds to needs, and what services are included; you can review Refuge Care Hospice's published figures and confirm current details by calling (877) 914-2273.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Refuge Care Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371690?state=OK to see its current CMS-reported measures.
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.