Heart Of Hospice, Llc
Poteau, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371554)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 93 — above state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (918) 647-7008 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heart Of Hospice in Poteau, Oklahoma received a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 89% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Heart Of Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its Poteau, Oklahoma office in Le Flore County.
Yes, Heart Of Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 371554, certified since March 24, 1997. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heart Of Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Poteau, Oklahoma, in Le Flore County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 24, 1997.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Heart Of Hospice received an overall rating of 4 stars. Of families who responded, 89% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 overall. These figures reflect the experiences reported directly by family caregivers of patients who received care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were followed, Heart Of Hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00 — placing it above the state average. The hospice's care index score is listed as 10, and CMS data shows that visits occurred in the last days of life for 72.9% of patients, as reported to CMS.
Heart Of Hospice serves a service area covering 37 ZIP codes from its Poteau, Oklahoma office. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published by CMS; where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Heart Of Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 371554), certified since March 24, 1997, 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?
Families gave Heart Of Hospice an overall CAHPS rating of 4 stars, with 89% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 85% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Heart Of Hospice serves 37 ZIP codes from its office in Poteau, Le Flore County, Oklahoma.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Heart Of Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS survey and process scores are better indicators of the care families reported receiving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 24, 1997.
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 for people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical care to manage pain and symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (918) 647-7008 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Heart Of Hospice at (918) 647-7008 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are available for this hospice on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heart Of Hospice, LLC (CCN 371554) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371554?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.