A Path Of Care Tendercare Hospice
Norman, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371666)
CMS process measure: 96.65 (state average 93 — above state average)
Serves: 85 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (405) 928-9900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey said they would definitely recommend A Path Of Care Tendercare Hospice 86% of the time, and the hospice's composite process score of 96.65 is above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
A Path Of Care Tendercare Hospice serves 85 ZIP codes from its office in Norman, Oklahoma, in Cleveland County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, A Path Of Care Tendercare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 371666), certified since 2005. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
A Path Of Care Tendercare Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Norman, Oklahoma, serving families in Cleveland County and the surrounding area. It is classified by CMS as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since November 8, 2005.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating in the data provided for this hospice, though the recommendation and rating percentages above come from that same family caregiver survey.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 96.65, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00 — placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 39.6% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
This hospice serves 85 ZIP codes from its Norman office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; where a measure is not listed, CMS may not have published it for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, which does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. A Path Of Care Tendercare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 371666), certified since November 8, 2005, 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 survey, 86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 83% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.65, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 85 ZIP codes from its Norman, Oklahoma office in Cleveland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 85 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality measures like the composite process score and caregiver survey results can offer more direct insight into care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 8, 2005.
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 specifically for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or dignity.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (405) 928-9900 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (405) 928-9900 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver recommendation rates, composite process scores compared to the state average, and the area served — all of which are available for this hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up A Path Of Care Tendercare Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371666?state=OK using CCN 371666.
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.