Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority
Altus, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371540)
CMS process measure: 96.61 (state average 93 — above state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (580) 379-6900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 91% would definitely recommend Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority, and 91% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 96.61, above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Altus, Oklahoma, in Jackson County.
Yes, Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority is Medicare-certified (CCN 371540, since 1995); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority is a government-owned hospice based in Altus, Oklahoma, serving Jackson County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 13, 1995.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 91% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 (on a 0-10 scale). CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure in the data provided for this listing, though the recommendation and rating percentages reflect caregiver experience.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority scored 96.61, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 22.8% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
This hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its Altus, Oklahoma office. As a government-owned provider, it operates under public authority rather than private or nonprofit ownership.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which does not indicate poor quality — it is often due to small patient counts.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority is Medicare-certified (CCN 371540) as of April 13, 1995, 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 survey, 91% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 91% rated their experience 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 96.61, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, placing it above the state average according to CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Altus, Oklahoma, in Jackson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is government-owned. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but CMS publishes it as part of hospice transparency data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 13, 1995.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort in the final phase of a terminal illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing care on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (580) 379-6900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include intake details; please contact the hospice directly at (580) 379-6900 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, service area, quality measures, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (580) 379-6900 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371540?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.