Tulsa Senior AdvisorRefuge Care Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 306 N Main, Suite E in Bristow, OK 74010. It has been certified since 2009. It cares for about 16 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 8 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Oklahoma average is 8.7. The index flags 4 areas where it is worse than the Oklahoma average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Refuge Care Hospice's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Refuge Care Hospice |
|---|---|
| Address | 306 N Main, Suite E, Bristow, OK 74010 |
| Phone | (877) 914-2273 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 371690 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/13/2009 |
How does Refuge Care Hospice score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Refuge Care Hospice scores 8 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 4.
| Indicator | Refuge Care Hospice | Oklahoma average | U.S. average | vs. Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 74.6% | 37% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 0% | 7.3% | 7.3% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 57.1% | 36% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 7.1% | 14% | 8.5% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 2.6% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 7.4 min | 57.1 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 5.5% | 6.9% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 88.7% | 94.3% | 89.3% | Worse |
Separately, 82.5% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Oklahoma average 93%) and 19% 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 Refuge Care Hospice?
83% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Refuge Care 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 | Refuge Care Hospice | Oklahoma average | U.S. average | vs. Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 80% | 82% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 77% | 80% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 89% | 92% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 94% | 91% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 73% | 78% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 81% | 83% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 83% | 86% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Refuge Care Hospice deliver care, and to whom?
58% of refuge care hospice's care is delivered in a nursing facility and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (38%). In the last three years it billed Medicare for routine home care only, with no continuous or inpatient care.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| In a nursing facility | 58% |
| At home | 42% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 38% |
| Respiratory disease | 19% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 18% |
| Cancer | 16% |
Which Tulsa-area ZIP codes does Refuge Care Hospice serve?
Refuge Care Hospice tells Medicare it serves 16 ZIP codes in Tulsa and Tulsa, Wagoner, Rogers, Creek, Osage and Okmulgee counties.
- 74010
- 74021
- 74028
- 74030
- 74038
- 74063
- 74066
- 74070
- 74073
- 74107
- 74135
- 74136
- 74429
- 74437
- 74447
- 74637
What should you ask Refuge Care Hospice before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
74.6% of Refuge Care 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
57.1% 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 7.4 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.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Refuge Care Hospice Medicare-certified?
Yes. Refuge Care Hospice is certified by Medicare under provider number 371690 and has been since 2009.
What is Refuge Care Hospice's Hospice Care Index score?
8 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Oklahoma average is 8.7.
How large is Refuge Care Hospice?
It cares for about 16 patients on an average day.
