Choice Health At Home - Southeastern Oklahoma Hospice
Ada, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371629)
CMS process measure: 86.72 (state average 93 — below state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (580) 332-6900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 92% would definitely recommend Choice Health At Home - Southeastern Oklahoma Hospice, and 89% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10, according to CMS survey data. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 86.72, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Choice Health At Home - Southeastern Oklahoma Hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its office in Ada, Oklahoma, in Pontotoc County. Families in the surrounding communities can contact the hospice to confirm whether their specific address falls within this service area.
Yes, Choice Health At Home - Southeastern Oklahoma Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 371629, certified since March 16, 2004. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Choice Health At Home - Southeastern Oklahoma Hospice is a for-profit hospice agency based in Ada, Oklahoma, serving families in Pontotoc County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 16, 2004, meaning it has met federal requirements for hospice care for two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 92% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure in the data provided for this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 86.72, compared to a state average of 93.00 in Oklahoma — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 56.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, though how these figures compare to state or national benchmarks is not specified in the available data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 42 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most recent reporting period; families should verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Choice Health At Home - Southeastern Oklahoma Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 371629), certified since March 16, 2004, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 92% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated their overall care experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 86.72, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, this hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its office in Ada, Oklahoma, in Pontotoc County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is operated as a for-profit agency. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS survey and process measures are better indicators to review alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 16, 2004.
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 certifies a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical attention for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (580) 332-6900 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 the hospice at (580) 332-6900 to ask how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how to reach the hospice directly — you can raise these with the hospice at (580) 332-6900.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371629?state=OK to confirm current CMS ratings and 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.