Guardian Angel Hospice Inc
Kokomo, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151577)
CMS process measure: 99.72 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 160 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (765) 453-7702 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Guardian Angel Hospice Inc has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 86% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.72 is above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Guardian Angel Hospice Inc serves 160 ZIP codes from its Kokomo, Indiana office in Howard County. This reflects a broad service area based on CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Guardian Angel Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified, with CCN 151577, certified since 2002. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Guardian Angel Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Kokomo, Indiana, serving families in Howard County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 2002, with CCN 151577.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who completed the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Guardian Angel Hospice a 3-star rating. Among respondents, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — Guardian Angel Hospice scored 99.72, which is above the Indiana state average of 97.51. CMS data also indicates that 52.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, one of several measures CMS tracks; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not by itself indicate poor quality.
Guardian Angel Hospice's service area covers 160 ZIP codes, reflecting a broad reach from its Kokomo office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Guardian Angel Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 151577), certified since December 10, 2002, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received a 3-star rating, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 99.72, which is above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 160 ZIP codes from its office in Kokomo, Indiana, in Howard County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 160 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Guardian Angel Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey data offer a more direct picture of performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 10, 2002.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure and is generally for patients with a prognosis of six months or less if the illness runs its expected course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Guardian Angel Hospice Inc at (765) 453-7702 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Guardian Angel Hospice Inc at (765) 453-7702 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what area it serves, and how long it has been certified — all of which are reflected in the figures above; you can also ask the hospice directly at (765) 453-7702 about anything not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Guardian Angel Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151577?state=IN to confirm current CMS data.
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.