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Home health agency · CMS Certification 377676

CARTER HEALTHCARE OF SOUTH OKLAHOMA, LLC

1052 NORTHWEST BLVD, ARDMORE, OK 73401

(580) 226-3166

Worth a closer look before you decide

These figures come straight from CMS. They are flags to ask about, not a verdict — read the full detail below.

Value36/ 100

2★ care at average cost — needs review

Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category

CMS Quality of Patient Care Rating
2of 5 stars

Quality & Operations

CMS-reported ratings and certification data

Quality of patient care rating
2 of 5 stars
Patient survey rating
Not yet reported by CMS
Date certified
2004-08-26

Services offered

NursingPhysical therapy

Agency details

Ownership
PROPRIETARY

What CMS measures show

Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding

How patients improved

Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care

Got better at walking or moving around(57 patients)
82.21%
Got better at getting in and out of bed(57 patients)
80.21%
Got better at bathing(57 patients)
86.07%
Breathing improved(57 patients)
91.31%
Got better at taking medications correctly(54 patients)
85.75%
Discharge function score(57 patients)
47.37%

Timeliness and safety

Began care in a timely manner(95 patients)
96.84%
Acted on medication issues promptly(95 patients)
98.95%
Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(95 patients)
1.05%
New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(58 patients)
1.2%
Checked whether patients received a flu shot(76 patients)
57.89%

Hospital use and care transitions

What happened after home health care began

Returned to the community after care(179 patients)
61.18%
Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(72 patients)
4.15%
Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(101 patients)
17.35%
Sent health information to the next provider(44 patients)
72.73%
Gave health information to the patient(48 patients)
83.33%

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What to look for

Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language

  • The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
  • Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
  • Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.

Questions to ask

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Questions to ask — CARTER HEALTHCARE OF SOUTH OKLAHOMA, LLC

Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)

  • Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
  • Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
  • How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
  • What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
  • Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?

Source: CMS Care Compare · data current as of June 2025.