ELARA CARING XIV
Provider Information
- Address
- 4815 S HARVARD, SUITE 300A
TULSA, OK 74135 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- June 3, 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) | 10 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 2 |
24
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 ELARA CARING XIV 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
- Brought in through an outside supplier
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 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how ELARA CARING XIV 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.
71
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 weekends6.3%
Ranks better than about 30% 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 life98%
Ranks better than about 86% 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 visits31.1%
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 care8.7%
Ranks better than about 34% 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 months38.3%
Ranks better than about 46% 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 care13.9%
Ranks better than about 21% 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 hospice3.5%
Ranks better than about 20% 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$18,117 · 51st 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 76.7% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life76.7%
- All care steps completed100%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer21%
- Dementia22%
- Heart and circulatory disease21%
- Lung and respiratory disease9%
- Stroke8%
- Other conditions21%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Care in Tulsa
ELARA CARING XIV provides hospice services to families in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They focus on comfort and support for patients facing a life-limiting illness. Choosing a hospice team is a deeply personal decision that affects your loved one's daily life. This team works from their office on South Harvard to serve the local community. They aim to help patients live with dignity during their final months. That is the main goal of any good hospice team. Hospice is not about giving up. It is about choosing to focus on quality of life and time spent with those you love most. The team at ELARA CARING XIV is there to walk this path beside you and your family. They provide medical, emotional, and spiritual care for everyone involved.
About ELARA CARING XIV
ELARA CARING XIV has been a Medicare-certified provider since June 2004. They operate as a for-profit organization. Being certified for two decades shows they have served many families in the Tulsa area for a long time. What does for-profit mean for you? It simply describes how the business is run. It does not necessarily change the quality of care your loved one receives. The team manages their services from their location in Suite 300A. They are held to federal standards set by Medicare to ensure safety and care quality. The thing is, every hospice is different. It helps to meet with them to see if their approach fits your family's specific needs. You should feel comfortable asking them about their daily routines. They should be open and clear about how they support their patients at home or in facilities.
Quality Insights
Understanding Hospice Care in Tulsa
Hospice care in Oklahoma is designed to bring relief to families when a cure is no longer the main goal. Many people think hospice only happens in a hospital, but that is rarely the case. Most care happens right where the patient lives. This could be a private house, an assisted living center, or a nursing home. The team visits the patient on a regular schedule. They bring medicine, supplies, and equipment to the home. This keeps the patient in a familiar place with their own things. And the best part? It allows family members to spend more time as loved ones instead of as caregivers. The hospice team handles the hard medical stuff. This helps lower stress for everyone. Tulsa has several options for care, so finding the right fit for your situation is very important.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Picking a provider can feel like a heavy task. But you have the right to ask hard questions before you sign anything. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can reach your home in an emergency. You also need to know who you will talk to on the weekends or at night. Ask them about their specific experience with your loved one’s illness. It is also good to ask how they help family members cope with grief. Here is a short list to keep handy:
- How many staff members will be assigned to visit us each week?
- What is your plan for managing pain after hours?
- How do you support family caregivers who are tired?
- Can we meet the nurse who will be the main contact?
These questions help you see if their values match yours. Do not be afraid to ask for clarity.
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