Guardian Hospice Of Oklahoma
Durant, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371712)
CMS process measure: 98.95 (state average 93 — above state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (580) 434-6336 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 95% would definitely recommend Guardian Hospice Of Oklahoma, and the hospice's composite process score of 98.95 is above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Guardian Hospice Of Oklahoma serves 29 ZIP codes from its Durant, OK office in Bryan County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included.
Yes, Guardian Hospice Of Oklahoma is Medicare-certified (CCN 371712, since April 25, 2015). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Guardian Hospice Of Oklahoma is a for-profit hospice based in Durant, Oklahoma, serving families in Bryan County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 25, 2015 (CCN 371712), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards to provide hospice care covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported strong experiences with this provider: 95% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92% rated their experience as a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completed key care processes, Guardian Hospice Of Oklahoma scored 98.95, which is above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 62.6% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the available data.
Guardian Hospice Of Oklahoma's service area covers 29 ZIP codes from its Durant office. All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Guardian Hospice Of Oklahoma has been Medicare-certified since April 25, 2015 (CCN 371712), 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, 95% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 92% rated their overall experience as a 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 98.95, above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, and CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and 62.6% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Guardian Hospice Of Oklahoma serves 29 ZIP codes from its Durant, Oklahoma office in Bryan County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 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 families may want to review the CMS survey results and quality scores alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 25, 2015.
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 and quality of life when a patient and doctor have decided to stop treatments aimed at curing the illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curative treatment to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support, and patients can still receive medical attention for comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Guardian Hospice Of Oklahoma at (580) 434-6336 to ask about their specific settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice directly at (580) 434-6336 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores compared to state averages, service area, and how care is provided; you can review these details on Medicare Care Compare and by speaking directly with the hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Guardian Hospice Of Oklahoma's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371712?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.