Straight answers to the questions families ask most about hospice care in Tulsa, Muskogee, and the surrounding communities. Every answer comes from Seasons Hospice, an independent, faith-based hospice that has provided care at no cost to families since 1998.
Cost and coverage
Does Medicare pay for hospice care at home?
Yes. Medicare Part A covers hospice at home with no deductible.
How much does hospice cost per day?
For nearly every family, hospice costs nothing per day.
What if we can’t afford hospice care?
Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits, and community care mean cost is rarely the barrier.
Is hospice free if you have no insurance?
At Seasons Hospice, yes: complete care with no bill.
Does hospice cover medical equipment like hospital beds?
Yes. Hospital beds, oxygen, and supplies arrive at no cost.
Are hospice medications free for the patient?
Comfort medications are covered, and Medicare caps any charge at $5.
Does hospice cost anything with Medicaid in Oklahoma?
No. Oklahoma Medicaid (SoonerCare) covers hospice at no cost to the patient.
How to find free hospice care in Tulsa
One call to Seasons Hospice starts free care, often within 24 to 48 hours.
Getting started and choosing a hospice
How do I know when it’s time for hospice?
It may be time when comfort, not cure, becomes the goal of care.
Can family call hospice without the doctor?
Yes. Anyone can call, and the hospice requests the physician certification.
How long does it take to get hospice started?
Often within 24 to 48 hours of your first call.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
The questions that show how a hospice really cares for families.
Care at home and caregiver support
How often does a hospice nurse come to the house?
One to three times a week early on, and more often as needs grow.
Can my dad stay at home on hospice?
Yes. The hospice brings the care to him.
What is respite care and how does it work?
A short, planned break for caregivers, typically up to five days at a time.
Faith based hospice vs regular hospice: what’s different?
The medical care is the same; spiritual support is a core service.