Northeastern Health System Sequoyah
Sallisaw, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371529)
CMS process measure: 90 (state average 93 — below state average)
Serves: 15 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (918) 774-1171 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results, such as a star rating or percentage who would recommend, for Northeastern Health System Sequoyah. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 90.00, which is below the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Northeastern Health System Sequoyah serves 15 ZIP codes from its Sallisaw, Oklahoma office in Sequoyah County.
Yes, Northeastern Health System Sequoyah is Medicare-certified, with CCN 371529, certified since 1994. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Northeastern Health System Sequoyah is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Sallisaw, Oklahoma, serving families in Sequoyah County and the surrounding area. It is government-owned and has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 1994, giving it a long history of caring for patients and families in the region.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results — such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 — for this hospice. This is often due to small patient counts and should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Northeastern Health System Sequoyah scored 90.00, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 7.7% of patients received visits from a hospice team member in the final days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area, as reported by CMS, covers 15 ZIP codes. Families should know that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no separate cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Northeastern Health System Sequoyah is Medicare-certified (CCN 371529) since June 8, 1994, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 90.00, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00, placing it below the state average on that measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 7.7% of patients received visits from a team member in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 15 ZIP codes from its office in Sallisaw, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 15 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a government-owned hospice. Ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality data should be reviewed alongside it.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 8, 1994.
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 focused on comfort for patients who have stopped seeking 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 curative treatment; it does not mean giving up care or attention, and patients can still receive medical support for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Northeastern Health System Sequoyah at (918) 774-1171 to ask directly.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (918) 774-1171 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS quality scores, CAHPS survey results, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact Northeastern Health System Sequoyah at (918) 774-1171 for details specific to their programs.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Northeastern Health System Sequoyah directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371529?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.