Hospice Of North Central Oklahoma, Inc.
Ponca City, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371517)
CMS process measure: 97.8 (state average 93 — above state average)
Serves: 19 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (580) 762-9102 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of North Central Oklahoma holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 94% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.80 is above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Hospice Of North Central Oklahoma serves 19 ZIP codes from its Ponca City, Oklahoma office in Kay County.
Yes, Hospice Of North Central Oklahoma is Medicare-certified (CCN 371517, since April 12, 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of North Central Oklahoma, Inc. is a non-profit hospice based in Ponca City, Oklahoma, serving families in Kay County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since April 12, 1993 (CCN 371517).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 5 stars. Ninety-four percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 91 percent rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 97.80, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9, and that 60.4% of patients received visits from staff during the last days of life.
This hospice serves 19 ZIP codes from its Ponca City office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost figures are included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often reflects a small number of surveyed patients rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Hospice Of North Central Oklahoma is Medicare-certified (CCN 371517) since April 12, 1993, 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, this hospice received a 5-star family caregiver rating, with 94% saying they would definitely recommend it and 91% rating their experience 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 97.80, above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 60.4% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 19 ZIP codes from its Ponca City, Oklahoma office in Kay County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 19 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can be a factor families weigh, but CMS quality data such as CAHPS scores and process measures reflect actual reported care experiences regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 12, 1993.
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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (580) 762-9102 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
This data does not describe the intake process; contact Hospice Of North Central Oklahoma directly at (580) 762-9102 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact the hospice at (580) 762-9102 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Hospice Of North Central Oklahoma directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371517?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.