ELARA CARING XIV
Provider Information
TULSA, OK 74135
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.
Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index (dataset 252m-zfp9). Patient Satisfaction from CMS CAHPS Survey (dataset gxki-hrr8). Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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.
Preserving Your Family Story
Your loved one has a lifetime of memories and wisdom to share. We help families capture these stories so they can be kept and passed down to future generations forever.
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