Guardian Angel Home Care & Hospice Of Rochester Hills
Rochester Hills, MI · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 231615)
CMS process measure: 93.33 (state average 97.27 — below state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (248) 293-2441 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Guardian Angel Home Care & Hospice Of Rochester Hills. On CMS's quality process composite measure, it scores 93.33, which is below the Michigan state average of 97.27.
Guardian Angel Home Care & Hospice Of Rochester Hills serves 55 ZIP codes from its office in Rochester Hills, Michigan, in Oakland County.
Yes, Guardian Angel Home Care & Hospice Of Rochester Hills is Medicare-certified (CCN 231615), certified since October 27, 2009; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Guardian Angel Home Care & Hospice Of Rochester Hills is a for-profit hospice agency based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, serving families in Oakland County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since October 27, 2009 (CCN 231615), meaning it has met federal requirements for hospice care and can be paid through the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
CMS Care Compare data does not show a published CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This is common for smaller hospices and does not by itself suggest poor quality — CMS often withholds survey results when patient counts are too small to report reliably.
On CMS's quality process composite measure, this hospice scores 93.33, compared with a Michigan state average of 97.27 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and that 43.1% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the most recently published Care Compare data.
The hospice's service area covers 55 ZIP codes, giving it a fairly broad reach from its Rochester Hills office. Families are encouraged to review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for specifics about their situation, since this profile reflects only the data CMS has published and does not describe staffing, facilities, or services beyond what is measured.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Guardian Angel Home Care & Hospice Of Rochester Hills is Medicare-certified (CCN 231615) as of October 27, 2009, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results (star rating, percent recommending, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are small.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process measure score is 93.33, compared with a Michigan state average of 97.27, placing it below the state average; CMS also lists a care index score of 6 and reports 43.1% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 55 ZIP codes from its Rochester Hills, Michigan office in Oakland County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine care quality, but CMS publishes it as part of provider transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since October 27, 2009.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief and can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for people who have stopped curative treatment and are expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or attention — it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not detailed in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (248) 293-2441 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (248) 293-2441 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how quality scores compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how the hospice supports patients and families day to day — you can ask the hospice these questions directly at (248) 293-2441.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Guardian Angel Home Care & Hospice Of Rochester Hills directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/231615?state=MI to confirm current CMS-reported figures.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.