Southeast Hospice
Mcalester, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371717)
CMS process measure: 90 (state average 93 — below state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (918) 302-3053 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 87% would definitely recommend Southeast Hospice, and 84% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 90.00, below the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Southeast Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its Mcalester, Oklahoma office in Pittsburg County.
Yes, Southeast Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 371717, since 2018); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Southeast Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving the Mcalester, Oklahoma area from Pittsburg County. It is government-owned and has been Medicare-certified since February 23, 2018 (CCN 371717).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 87% would definitely recommend Southeast Hospice, and 84% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure beyond these percentages in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Southeast Hospice scored 90.00, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 93.00. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that 68.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per CMS Care Compare data.
Southeast Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, includes 43 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare, as CMS updates these figures periodically, and some measures may be unavailable for hospices with small patient counts — this does not necessarily indicate lower quality of care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Southeast Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 371717) since February 23, 2018, 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 the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Southeast Hospice, and 84% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Southeast Hospice's composite process score is 90.00, which CMS lists as below the Oklahoma state average of 93.00; CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and 68.3% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS Care Compare, Southeast Hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its office in Mcalester, Pittsburg County, Oklahoma.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Southeast Hospice is government-owned, per CMS data; ownership type can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures should be reviewed to assess care patterns directly.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Southeast Hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 23, 2018.
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 stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean forgoing all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings for Southeast Hospice; contact the hospice at (918) 302-3053 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Southeast Hospice at (918) 302-3053 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, how care needs are met, and how the hospice's CMS quality measures compare to other options; contact Southeast Hospice at (918) 302-3053 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Southeast Hospice (CCN 371717) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371717?state=OK to review current CMS 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.