Tulsa Senior AdvisorEmerald Hospice II is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 120 S Yorkshire Boulevard in Wagoner, OK 74467. It has been certified since 2011. It cares for about 86 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 9 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Oklahoma average is 8.7. Family caregivers rate it 3 out of 5 stars. The index flags 3 areas where it is worse than the Oklahoma average, starting with patients discharged alive within 7 days.
What is Emerald Hospice II's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Emerald Hospice II |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 S Yorkshire Boulevard, Wagoner, OK 74467 |
| Phone | (918) 485-0079 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 371697 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 09/09/2011 |
How does Emerald Hospice II score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Emerald Hospice II 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 2 of the indicators below and worse on 3.
| Indicator | Emerald Hospice II | Oklahoma average | U.S. average | vs. Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 5.1% | 37% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 10.7% | 7.3% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 48% | 36% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 14.7% | 14% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 1.3% | 2.6% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 12.5 min | 57.1 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 5.1% | 6.9% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 98.3% | 94.3% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 99.1% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Oklahoma average 93%) and 28.5% 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 Emerald Hospice II?
83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Emerald Hospice II; the Oklahoma average is 86%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Emerald Hospice II | Oklahoma average | U.S. average | vs. Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 78% | 82% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 74% | 80% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 87% | 92% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 92% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 76% | 78% | 76% | About the same |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 82% | 83% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 83% | 86% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Emerald Hospice II deliver care, and to whom?
41% of emerald hospice ii's care is delivered in a nursing facility and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (30%). 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 |
|---|---|
| In a nursing facility | 41% |
| In assisted living | 22% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 19% |
| At home | 17% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 30% |
| Other conditions | 20% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 18% |
| Cancer | 12% |
| Stroke | 10% |
| Respiratory disease | 10% |
Which Tulsa-area ZIP codes does Emerald Hospice II serve?
Emerald Hospice II tells Medicare it serves 40 ZIP codes in Tulsa and Tulsa, Wagoner, Rogers, Creek, Osage and Okmulgee counties.
- 74008
- 74010
- 74011
- 74012
- 74014
- 74016
- 74017
- 74019
- 74021
- 74033
- 74036
- 74037
- 74055
- 74063
- 74066
- 74070
- 74105
- 74107
- 74108
- 74112
- 74114
- 74115
- 74116
- 74119
- 74126
- 74127
- 74128
- 74129
- 74131
- 74132
- 74133
- 74134
- 74135
- 74136
- 74137
- 74145
- 74429
- 74454
- 74458
- 74467
What should you ask Emerald Hospice II before choosing it?
Ask what happens in the first week
10.7% of its live discharges came within a week of enrollment (Oklahoma average 7.3%). Ask what the admission visit covers and how they confirm hospice is the right fit before enrolling.
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
48% 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 12.5 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 how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Emerald Hospice II Medicare-certified?
Yes. Emerald Hospice II is certified by Medicare under provider number 371697 and has been since 2011.
What is Emerald Hospice II's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Oklahoma average is 8.7.
How large is Emerald Hospice II?
It cares for about 86 patients on an average day.
