Oklahoma City Senior AdvisorCarter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 7725 West Reno Ave., Ste 332 in Oklahoma City, OK 73127. Medicare first certified it in 1995, 31 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 4 out of 5 stars, above the Oklahoma average of 3.5. Its strongest result against the Oklahoma average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is met expected function at discharge.
What is Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC's Medicare record?
| Agency | Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 7725 West Reno Ave., Ste 332, Oklahoma City, OK 73127 |
| Phone | (405) 947-7700 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 377478 |
| Ownership | Proprietary |
| Medicare-certified since | 07/03/1995 |
How does Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC. It is better than the Oklahoma average on 6 and worse on 2.
| Measure | Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC | Oklahoma average | U.S. average | vs. Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 99.9% | 97.4% | 96.6% | About the same |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 92.7% | 88.5% | 88.6% | Better |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 95% | 89.4% | 89.8% | Better |
| Got better at bathing | 95.6% | 91.1% | 90.7% | Better |
| Breathing improved | 93.2% | 88.6% | 91.5% | Better |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 93.5% | 87.8% | 88.3% | Better |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 98.3% | 95.6% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 72.6% | 60.5% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 68.9% | 72.9% | 71.7% | Worse |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 2.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked, got better at taking medicines correctly and got better at getting in and out of bed.
Where it trails: met expected function at discharge and falls with major injury.
What do patients say about Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC?
90% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC, based on 187 completed surveys. The Oklahoma average is 82%.
| Survey question | Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC | Oklahoma average | U.S. average | vs. Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 94% | 91% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 93% | 88% | 86% | Better |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 88% | 86% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 95% | 88% | 85% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 90% | 82% | 79% | Better |
Do Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC worse than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended and preventable hospital stays during care.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Worse Than National Rate | 68% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 4.2% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Worse Than National Rate | 21.7% |
Which home health services does Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC provide, and which does it not?
Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy. It does not report offering medical social work and home health aide.
| Service | Offered by Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | No |
| Home health aide | No |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Oklahoma City-area ZIP codes does Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC serve?
Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC tells Medicare it serves 71 ZIP codes in Oklahoma City and Oklahoma, Cleveland, Canadian, Logan, Grady and McClain counties, out of 182 in total.
- 73003
- 73007
- 73008
- 73010
- 73012
- 73013
- 73019
- 73020
- 73025
- 73026
- 73027
- 73028
- 73034
- 73036
- 73044
- 73045
- 73049
- 73050
- 73051
- 73054
- 73059
- 73063
- 73064
- 73065
- 73068
- 73069
- 73071
- 73072
- 73078
- 73084
- 73089
- 73090
- 73095
- 73099
- 73106
- 73107
- 73108
- 73109
- 73110
- 73111
- 73112
- 73114
- 73115
- 73116
- 73117
- 73118
- 73119
- 73120
- 73122
- 73127
- 73128
- 73129
- 73130
- 73131
- 73132
- 73134
- 73135
- 73139
- 73142
- 73149
- 73150
- 73159
- 73160
- 73162
- 73165
- 73169
- 73170
- 73173
- 73179
- 73762
- 74857
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC before starting care?
Ask what 'done' looks like
68.9% of patients reached the level of function Medicare expected by discharge (Oklahoma average 72.9%). Ask what goals they would set for your situation and what happens if progress stalls.
Ask about fall prevention
2.5% of its patients had a fall with a major injury during care, against 1.6% across Oklahoma. Ask for a home safety review at the first visit and what they change after a fall.
Ask whether your plan treats it as in-network
Original Medicare pays any certified agency. Medicare Advantage plans use networks, and an out-of-network agency can mean a denied claim. Give them the exact plan name on the card.
Ask who answers after hours
Problems rarely wait for office hours. Ask whether the night and weekend line reaches one of their own nurses or an answering service, and how long a call-back usually takes.
Which other home health agencies serve Oklahoma City, OK?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Oklahoma City.
- Elara Caring Xx — 5 of 5 stars
- 1ST Choice Home Health Care — 4 of 5 stars
- Amedisys Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
- Angels Care Home Health of Oklahoma — 4 of 5 stars
- Apex Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
- Choice Health at Home - Western Oklahoma Home Health — 4 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC Medicare-certified?
Yes. Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC is certified by Medicare under provider number 377478 and has been since 1995. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC's Medicare star rating?
4 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Oklahoma average is 3.5. Its patient survey rating is 5 out of 5.
Does Carter Healthcare of Central Oklahoma, LLC provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
