Oklahoma City Senior AdvisorRussell-Murray Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 2001 Park View Drive in El Reno, OK 73036. It has been certified since 1990. It cares for about 107 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Oklahoma average is 8.7. Family caregivers rate it 4 out of 5 stars. The index flags 3 areas where it is worse than the Oklahoma average, starting with patients discharged alive after 180 days or more.
What is Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 2001 Park View Drive, El Reno, OK 73036 |
| Phone | (405) 262-3088 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 371510 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 06/18/1990 |
How does Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc scores 10 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Oklahoma average it is better on 2 of the indicators below and worse on 3.
| Indicator | Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc | Oklahoma average | U.S. average | vs. Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 28.3% | 37% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 7.2% | 7.3% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 42% | 36% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 17.4% | 14% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 4.3% | 2.6% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 12.8 min | 57.1 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 4.8% | 6.9% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 98.1% | 94.3% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 96.8% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Oklahoma average 93%) and 28.6% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Oklahoma average 54.9%).
What do families say about Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc?
90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc; the Oklahoma average is 86%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc | Oklahoma average | U.S. average | vs. Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 79% | 82% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 75% | 80% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 92% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 92% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 75% | 78% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 84% | 83% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 90% | 86% | 85% | Better |
Where does Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc deliver care, and to whom?
67% of russell-murray hospice, inc's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (29%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| At home | 67% |
| In a nursing facility | 19% |
| In assisted living | 14% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 29% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 21% |
| Cancer | 19% |
| Other conditions | 16% |
| Respiratory disease | 10% |
| Stroke | 7% |
Which Oklahoma City-area ZIP codes does Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc serve?
Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc tells Medicare it serves 60 ZIP codes in Oklahoma City and Oklahoma, Cleveland, Canadian, Logan, Grady and McClain counties.
- 73002
- 73003
- 73008
- 73010
- 73012
- 73013
- 73014
- 73018
- 73020
- 73025
- 73026
- 73028
- 73034
- 73036
- 73044
- 73045
- 73054
- 73059
- 73064
- 73065
- 73069
- 73071
- 73072
- 73078
- 73080
- 73089
- 73090
- 73092
- 73099
- 73103
- 73104
- 73105
- 73107
- 73109
- 73110
- 73111
- 73112
- 73114
- 73115
- 73118
- 73119
- 73120
- 73121
- 73122
- 73127
- 73129
- 73130
- 73132
- 73139
- 73142
- 73149
- 73150
- 73159
- 73160
- 73162
- 73169
- 73170
- 73173
- 73179
- 73762
What should you ask Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
42% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Oklahoma average 36%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask how a crisis at home is handled
17.4% of its live discharges were followed by a hospital stay and a return to hospice (Oklahoma average 14%). Ask who comes to the house in a symptom crisis and how fast.
Ask how long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 12.8 minutes per routine care day, against 57.1 minutes across Oklahoma. Ask how long a typical visit lasts and whether the same nurse comes each time.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 371510 and has been since 1990.
What is Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Oklahoma average is 8.7.
How large is Russell-Murray Hospice, Inc?
It cares for about 107 patients on an average day.
