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1st Choice Hospice Care

1211 N Shartel Avenue, Suite 905b, Oklahoma City, OK 73103

For-Profit
6 Years Certified
9 Patients/Day

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1211 N Shartel Avenue, Suite 905b
Oklahoma City, OK 73103

About 1st Choice Hospice Care

Hospice overview and quality summary

1st Choice Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice care provider in Oklahoma City, OK, serving patients and families in Oklahoma County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2020, 1st Choice Hospice Care has provided 6 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

1st Choice Hospice Care serves an average of 9 patients per day, covering 15 ZIP codes across its service area. 94% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 9 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Oklahoma City, OK, consider quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction surveys, the hospice's experience with your loved one's condition, and the service area. Since hospice care is typically delivered in the home, the responsiveness and availability of the care team are critical factors.

At a Glance

Star RatingNot Rated
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2020
CountyOklahoma
Avg Daily Census9 patients
Service Area15 ZIP codes
HCI Score9/10
Affiliated Doctors1

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

9/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

1st Choice Hospice Care's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 9 out of 10, above the national average of 8.8. This composite score reflects stronger-than-average performance across measures of nursing continuity, care transitions, and presence near death.

32.6% of 1st Choice Hospice Care's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, below the national average of 47.9%. Families may want to discuss end-of-life visit availability with this hospice.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

89.8%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

13.2

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

6.3%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

50%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

4.2%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

25%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

12.5%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$11,400

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

1st Choice Hospice Care's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cardiovascular disease (22%).

Cardiovascular Disease22%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

1st Choice Hospice Care delivers 94% of its care in patients' homes, with 6% in skilled nursing settings. The high proportion of home-based care aligns with the hospice philosophy of enabling patients to receive comfort care in familiar surroundings with family nearby. The hospice serves an average of 9 patients per day.

Patient's Home

94%

Skilled Nursing

6%

Doctors at 1st Choice Hospice Care

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About 1st Choice Hospice Care

What is the CMS rating for 1st Choice Hospice Care?

1st Choice Hospice Care does not currently have a CMS star rating available. Approximately 69% of hospice providers lack sufficient survey data for a star rating.

What conditions does 1st Choice Hospice Care primarily treat?

1st Choice Hospice Care's patient population includes cardiovascular disease (22%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does 1st Choice Hospice Care provide care?

1st Choice Hospice Care provides care in patient's home (94%), skilled nursing (6%).

How large is 1st Choice Hospice Care?

1st Choice Hospice Care serves an average of 9 patients per day and covers 15 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with 1st Choice Hospice Care?

1 physicians are affiliated with 1st Choice Hospice Care.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·