Emerald Hospice I
Edmond, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371707)
CMS process measure: 98.48 (state average 93 — above state average)
Serves: 93 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (405) 285-8787 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 79% would definitely recommend Emerald Hospice I, and CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 98.48, above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Emerald Hospice I serves 93 ZIP codes from its Edmond, Oklahoma office in Oklahoma County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Emerald Hospice I is Medicare-certified (CCN 371707), certified since August 8, 2014. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Emerald Hospice I is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Edmond, Oklahoma, serving families in Oklahoma County and the surrounding area. The agency is organized under an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since August 8, 2014.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 79% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 76% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for this hospice, which often occurs when the number of surveyed patients is small; this does not indicate poor quality, only that CMS has not released a star summary.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Emerald Hospice I scored 98.48, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 33.8% of patients received visits in their last days of life, per the published data.
Emerald Hospice I's service area spans 93 ZIP codes from its Edmond, Oklahoma office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Emerald Hospice I is Medicare-certified (CCN 371707), certified since August 8, 2014, 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, 79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Emerald Hospice I, and 76% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Emerald Hospice I scored 98.48 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes 33.8% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Emerald Hospice I serves 93 ZIP codes from its Edmond, Oklahoma office in Oklahoma County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 93 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Emerald Hospice I's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type does not, by itself, determine quality of care; the CMS survey and quality measures above offer a more direct picture.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Emerald Hospice I has been Medicare-certified since August 8, 2014.
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 rather than cure for patients generally expected to have a limited life expectancy. Both aim to manage symptoms and support quality 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 curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all medical care or attention. Patients can still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided. Please contact Emerald Hospice I at (405) 285-8787 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process. Please contact Emerald Hospice I at (405) 285-8787 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how consistently a hospice follows recommended care practices, the size and boundaries of its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered above using CMS data for Emerald Hospice I.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Emerald Hospice I (CCN 371707) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371707?state=OK to confirm 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.