Traditions Health Of Elk City
Elk City, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371583)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93 — above state average)
Serves: 75 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (580) 243-5000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Traditions Health Of Elk City has a 3-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 82% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Traditions Health Of Elk City serves 75 ZIP codes from its Elk City, OK office in Beckham County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Traditions Health Of Elk City is Medicare-certified, with CCN 371583, certified since January 5, 2000. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Traditions Health Of Elk City is a for-profit hospice agency based in Elk City, Oklahoma, serving Beckham County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 2000, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 371583.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Traditions Health Of Elk City an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 82% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 74% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a set of recommended care processes, Traditions Health Of Elk City scored 100.00, compared with a state average of 93.00 — placing it above the state average. CMS data also show that 62.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure CMS reports where available.
Traditions Health Of Elk City reports serving 75 ZIP codes from its Elk City office, indicating a fairly broad service area for the region.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recently published survey and quality-measure vintage available for this hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Traditions Health Of Elk City is Medicare-certified (CCN 371583) since January 5, 2000, 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's CAHPS Hospice Survey data show a 3-star overall rating, with 82% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 74% rating their 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 100.00, compared with the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Traditions Health Of Elk City reports serving 75 ZIP codes from its Elk City, OK office in Beckham County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 75 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it is one factor families may want to consider alongside CMS ratings.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 5, 2000.
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 patients who have stopped pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care or support, and patients can discuss their goals with their care team at any time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; contact Traditions Health Of Elk City at (580) 243-5000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Traditions Health Of Elk City directly at (580) 243-5000 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staffing, how care is coordinated, and caregiver satisfaction ratings; contact the hospice at (580) 243-5000 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Traditions Health Of Elk City directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371583?state=OK to confirm current ratings and details.
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.