Tulsa Senior AdvisorAmedisys Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 5800 E Skelly Drive, Suite 174 in Tulsa, OK 74135. It has been certified since 2004. It cares for about 42 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 9 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Oklahoma average is 8.7. The index flags 3 areas where it is worse than the Oklahoma average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Amedisys Hospice's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Amedisys Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 5800 E Skelly Drive, Suite 174, Tulsa, OK 74135 |
| Phone | (918) 236-4866 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 371645 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/24/2004 |
How does Amedisys Hospice score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Amedisys Hospice scores 9 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Oklahoma average it is better on 3 of the indicators below and worse on 3.
| Indicator | Amedisys Hospice | Oklahoma average | U.S. average | vs. Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 54% | 37% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 3.7% | 7.3% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 41.5% | 36% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 11% | 14% | 8.5% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 2.4% | 2.6% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 12.2 min | 57.1 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 9.9% | 6.9% | 9.6% | Better |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95.3% | 94.3% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 100% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Oklahoma average 93%) and 89.8% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Oklahoma average 54.9%).
What do families say about Amedisys Hospice?
88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Amedisys Hospice; the Oklahoma average is 86%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Amedisys Hospice | Oklahoma average | U.S. average | vs. Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 88% | 82% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 84% | 80% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 94% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 94% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 81% | 78% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 90% | 83% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 88% | 86% | 85% | About the same |
Where does Amedisys Hospice deliver care, and to whom?
58% of amedisys hospice's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (26%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| At home | 58% |
| In a nursing facility | 20% |
| In assisted living | 18% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 2% |
| Other locations | 2% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 26% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 23% |
| Dementia | 17% |
| Stroke | 16% |
| Respiratory disease | 13% |
| Other conditions | 9% |
Which Tulsa-area ZIP codes does Amedisys Hospice serve?
Amedisys Hospice tells Medicare it serves 53 ZIP codes in Tulsa and Tulsa, Wagoner, Rogers, Creek, Osage and Okmulgee counties.
- 74002
- 74008
- 74010
- 74011
- 74012
- 74014
- 74015
- 74016
- 74017
- 74019
- 74021
- 74028
- 74030
- 74036
- 74037
- 74039
- 74041
- 74044
- 74053
- 74055
- 74063
- 74066
- 74070
- 74073
- 74080
- 74104
- 74105
- 74106
- 74107
- 74108
- 74110
- 74112
- 74114
- 74115
- 74116
- 74119
- 74120
- 74126
- 74127
- 74128
- 74129
- 74132
- 74133
- 74134
- 74135
- 74136
- 74137
- 74145
- 74429
- 74437
- 74445
- 74447
- 74467
What should you ask Amedisys Hospice before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
54% of Amedisys Hospice's patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 37% across Oklahoma. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
41.5% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Oklahoma average 36%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask how long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 12.2 minutes per routine care day, against 57.1 minutes across Oklahoma. Ask how long a typical visit lasts and whether the same nurse comes each time.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Which other hospices serve Tulsa, OK?
- Cura-Hpc, LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Gentiva X — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Compassus - Owasso — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Elara Caring Xiv — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Hospice of Green Country, Inc. — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Suncrest Hospice — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Amedisys Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Amedisys Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 371645 and has been since 2004.
What is Amedisys Hospice's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Oklahoma average is 8.7.
How large is Amedisys Hospice?
It cares for about 42 patients on an average day.
