Medicare
The Medicare hospice benefit covers the care team, medicines, supplies and equipment for the hospice diagnosis, usually at no cost.
For families
Family resources
Help for caregivers, paying for hospice and this month's gatherings in all four towns.
For families
For the family
Out here, families do most of the caregiving. Here's how we help.
- 01
A nurse nearby
Four offices mean a nurse who lives in your part of the Strip.
- 02
A comfort kit at home
Medicines and instructions for the long-drive nights.
- 03
Someone to sit up
Night sitters so you can sleep.
- 04
The land and the stock
Help with leases, livestock and paperwork.
- 05
Ready for the end
Our nurses gently explain the changes near the end, ahead of time.
- 06
After the loss
Thirteen months of grief support, and a visit at harvest.
Insurance & payment
Paying for hospice
Most families owe nothing. Our business office checks every plan before care begins.
SoonerCare
Oklahoma Medicaid covers hospice. If your loved one lives in a nursing home on SoonerCare, room and board stays covered.
VA and tribal health
Veterans enrolled in VA health care are eligible. We also coordinate with tribal health services.
Private insurance
Most plans include hospice. We'll verify yours.
No one turned away
As a nonprofit, we care for patients regardless of ability to pay.
Activities & dining
This month on the Strip
Free gatherings for families, caregivers and anyone carrying grief, in all four towns.
Tue
- Grief group, Enid, 6 p.m.
Wed
- Grief group, Alva, 6 p.m.
Thu
- Grief group, Kingfisher, 6 p.m.
Mon
- Caregiver coffee, Medford
Sat
- Volunteer training, Enid
1st Mon
- Veterans' coffee with Col. Delaney
2nd Sat
- Children's grief afternoon
3rd Thu
- Advance-directive help night
Good to know
What families ask
When should we call hospice?
When a doctor expects the illness to run its course in about six months or less, or when treatment is no longer helping. A call commits you to nothing.
Does Medicare pay for hospice?
Yes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers the care team, medicines, equipment and supplies for the hospice diagnosis, usually with nothing owed.
Which office will care for us?
The office nearest you. All four share one phone number, and the on-call nurse closest to you answers at night.
We live way out. Will you come?
Yes. Our nurses drive section roads every day, and we leave an emergency comfort kit at every home.
Are you a nonprofit?
Yes. We've been an independent nonprofit since 1979, governed by a local board.
What if he gets better?
Some patients do. He can leave hospice at any time and return to treatment, and come back later if needed.
Neighbors since 1979.
Call or text with any question. A hospice nurse will answer, and nothing is decided until you're ready.