Transitions Lifecare Hospice
Tulsa, OK · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 371676)
CMS process measure: 96.75 (state average 93 — above state average)
Serves: 52 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (918) 551-6879 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 90% would definitely recommend Transitions Lifecare Hospice, and 90% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 96.75, above the Oklahoma state average of 93.00.
Transitions Lifecare Hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its Tulsa, OK office in Tulsa County. Families outside this area should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their location is included.
Yes, Transitions Lifecare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 371676, since 2006). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Transitions Lifecare Hospice, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma (Tulsa County), has been Medicare-certified since November 20, 2006, under an ownership type CMS classifies as "Other." The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 90% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, Transitions Lifecare Hospice scored 96.75, compared to a state average of 93.00 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 84.6% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the measures published for this hospice.
Transitions Lifecare Hospice's service area, per CMS data, spans 52 ZIP codes from its Tulsa office. Families should note that all figures cited above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of that published dataset. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often related to small patient counts rather than any indication of care quality. This profile does not include costs, staffing details, or specific services beyond what CMS reports.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Transitions Lifecare Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 371676) since November 20, 2006. 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, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process measure score is 96.75, compared to the Oklahoma state average of 93.00 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data shows this hospice serves 52 ZIP codes from its Tulsa, Oklahoma office in Tulsa County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 52 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS classifies its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type alone doesn't determine quality of care; CMS's published quality measures offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 20, 2006.
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 prognosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean abandoning medical care or symptom treatment.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Transitions Lifecare Hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (918) 551-6879 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Transitions Lifecare Hospice directly at (918) 551-6879 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about caregiver recommendation rates, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact the hospice at (918) 551-6879 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Transitions Lifecare Hospice (CCN 371676) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/371676?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.