INTERIM HEALTHCARE HOSPICE
Provider Information
- Address
- 3613 NW 56TH STREET, SUITE 385
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73112 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- May 19, 2004
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 2 |
| Physicians | 2 |
| Volunteers | 7 |
15
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what INTERIM HEALTHCARE HOSPICE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Supplied directly by this hospice
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2022.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how INTERIM HEALTHCARE HOSPICE compares to hospices nationwide.
11.3 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 39th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
31
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day11.3 min
Ranks better than about 39% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends5.7%
Ranks better than about 23% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life97.5%
Ranks better than about 83% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits31.9%
Ranks better than about 77% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care3.1%
Ranks better than about 72% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months49.2%
Ranks better than about 20% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care10.8%
Ranks better than about 32% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice0%
Ranks better than about 55% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)52nd percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$17,628 · 48th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 42.1% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening97.4%
- Pain assessment96.8%
- Breathing difficulty screening99.1%
- Breathing difficulty treatment83.3%
- Treatment preferences discussed97.4%
- Beliefs and values discussed84.2%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids68%
- Visits in the last days of life42.1%
- All care steps completed71.9%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer17%
- Dementia19%
- Heart and circulatory disease29%
- Lung and respiratory disease17%
- Other conditions16%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Care in Oklahoma City
Interim Healthcare Hospice serves the Oklahoma City community from their office on NW 56th Street. They provide comfort-focused care for patients facing life-limiting illnesses. This team works to improve quality of life for families in the Oklahoma County area. They focus on pain management and emotional support for both the patient and their loved ones. Getting the right help at the right time makes a massive difference. That is what this team aims to do every single day for their neighbors in Oklahoma City.
About Interim Healthcare Hospice
This provider has been Medicare certified since May 2004. They operate as a for-profit organization, which is common in the current hospice landscape. Being in business for two decades shows a long-standing commitment to the local community. For families, this means they have a deep history of serving people in Oklahoma. You want a team that knows the local health system well. They have the experience to guide you through tough medical decisions. Here is the thing—choosing a provider is a deeply personal choice. You should feel comfortable with the team that walks this path with your family.
Quality of Care Rating
Understanding Hospice Care in Oklahoma City
Hospice care is a special type of support for people with serious health conditions. It is not about giving up. It is about choosing comfort over aggressive treatments that may not work anymore. In Oklahoma City, many families use these services to stay in their own homes instead of a hospital. The team visits you where you live. They bring nurses, social workers, and aides to your doorstep. And this happens whenever you need them. Most people do not realize that hospice can also offer short-term care in a facility if symptoms get too hard to manage at home. It is a flexible layer of support that wraps around the whole family during a very difficult season of life.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You have the right to pick the hospice team that feels best for your family. Start by asking these key questions when you interview a provider. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to your home if an emergency happens at night. You need to know that help is truly available 24/7. Second, ask what kind of support they offer for grieving family members after a loss. Many families find this support vital. Third, ask how they handle pain and other uncomfortable symptoms. You want a team that is proactive, not just reactive. And finally, ask if they have experience with your loved one’s specific health condition. Getting clear answers to these questions will help you feel much more confident in your final choice.
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