49/ 100
Not rated
Hospice of the Cherokee
Hospice · 1630 N Cedar Avenue, Tahlequah, OK 74464
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
69/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- Other
- Medicare-certified
- Since 07/13/2000 · CCN 371588
- Rank in Tahlequah
- #1 of 2 hospices
- Rank in Oklahoma
- #23 of 116 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 14 patients
- County
- Cherokee
- Service area
- 31 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 0 of 3 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 88.4% | 93% | 96.2% | Worse |
| Visits in the last days of life | 9.5% | — | 48.3% | Worse |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 8 | 8.7 | 8.8 | About the same |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 7 of 7 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 89% | 82% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 84% | 80% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 98% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 95% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 87% | 78% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 90% | 83% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 94% | 86% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 4 of 10 reported measures, worse on 4.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 53.2% | — | 52.4% | About the same |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 40% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 15% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $12,463 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 14 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 4.2% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 91.5% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer29%
Heart/circulatory disease26%
Where care is provided
Private home96%
Nursing facility2%
Skilled nursing facility2%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (31)
74115, 74337, 74338, 74342, 74344, 74347, 74352, 74359, 74361, 74364, 74365, 74366, 74401, 74403, 74427, 74434, 74435, 74437, 74441, 74444, 74451, 74464, 74465, 74467, 74471, 74931, 74955, 74960, 74962, 74964, 74965
Other hospices in Tahlequah
Frequently asked questions
Is Hospice of the Cherokee Medicare-certified?
Yes. Hospice of the Cherokee (CMS Certification Number 371588) has been Medicare-certified since 07/13/2000, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Hospice of the Cherokee compare to other hospices in Tahlequah?
Hospice of the Cherokee ranks #1 of 2 hospices based in Tahlequah on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Hospice of the Cherokee serve?
Hospice of the Cherokee reports serving 31 ZIP codes to CMS, including 74115, 74337, 74338, 74342, 74344. Call (918) 458-5080 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Hospice of the Cherokee. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.