Shepherd Home Health & Hospice, Llc
Clinton, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371695)
CMS process measure: 60 (state average 93 — below state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (580) 323-1580 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 82% would definitely recommend Shepherd Home Health & Hospice, and 79% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 60.00 compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, placing it below the state average.
Shepherd Home Health & Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its Clinton, Oklahoma office in Custer County. Families in and around this service area may be eligible for care from this Medicare-certified hospice.
Yes, Shepherd Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 371695), certified since October 12, 2010. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Shepherd Home Health & Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Clinton, Oklahoma, serving families in Custer County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since October 12, 2010 (CCN 371695).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 82% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% gave it 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, which can occur when survey sample sizes are small; this should not be read as a mark of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes are delivered — this hospice scored 60.00, compared to a state average of 93.00, placing it below the Oklahoma state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 21.7% of patients received visits in the final days of life, per the most recent published data.
Shepherd Home Health & Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its Clinton, Oklahoma office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Shepherd Home Health & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 371695) and has been since October 12, 2010. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 60.00, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Shepherd Home Health & Hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Clinton, Oklahoma, in Custer County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators to review alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 12, 2010.
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 from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care, and patients can still receive medical attention for pain and symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Shepherd Home Health & Hospice at (580) 323-1580 to ask about their care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Shepherd Home Health & Hospice directly at (580) 323-1580 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, services offered, and how care needs would be met; you can review this hospice's published measures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly for details not covered there.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Shepherd Home Health & Hospice on Medicare Care Compare at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371695?state=OK to review its current published quality 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.