Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc.
Grove, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371574)
CMS process measure: 98.33 (state average 93 — above state average)
Serves: 54 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (918) 786-6182 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Good Shepherd Hospice holds a 4-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.33 is above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Good Shepherd Hospice serves 54 ZIP codes from its Grove, Oklahoma office in Delaware County. Families can confirm whether a specific ZIP code is covered by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 371574), certified since 1999. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc. is a for-profit hospice based in Grove, Oklahoma, in Delaware County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 23, 1999 (CCN 371574), and serves 54 ZIP codes across its region.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Good Shepherd Hospice a 4-star rating. 91% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Good Shepherd Hospice scored 98.33, 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 9 and a rate of 48.7% for visits in the last days of life, based on the same published dataset.
Where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that omission does not indicate poor performance; it often reflects a small number of surveyed patients, which limits public reporting.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current figures and to confirm details with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Good Shepherd Hospice?
Yes, Good Shepherd Hospice, Inc. is Medicare-certified (CCN 371574), certified since June 23, 1999. 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 survey data shows a 4-star rating, with 91% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend Good Shepherd Hospice and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Good Shepherd Hospice's composite process score is 98.33, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Good Shepherd Hospice serves 54 ZIP codes from its office in Grove, Oklahoma, in Delaware County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 54 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Good Shepherd Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type alone does not determine quality of care, and CMS's published quality and satisfaction measures are a more direct indicator.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Good Shepherd Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 23, 1999.
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 chosen to stop curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 medical attention or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Good Shepherd Hospice; contact the hospice at (918) 786-6182 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not include enrollment steps; contact Good Shepherd Hospice at (918) 786-6182 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores, service area, and ownership — all of which are reported here from CMS Care Compare; for further specifics, contact the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Good Shepherd Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371574?state=OK.
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.