Guardian Angel Hospice, Inc
Simi Valley, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 751677)
CMS process measure: 95.83 (state average 93.41 — above state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (805) 500-8079 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Guardian Angel Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 95.83, above the California state average of 93.41.
Guardian Angel Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Simi Valley, California, in Ventura County.
Yes, Guardian Angel Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751677, since August 17, 2015); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Guardian Angel Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Simi Valley, California, serving Ventura County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 17, 2015, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 751677.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for Guardian Angel Hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and should not be taken as a reflection of quality one way or another.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a defined set of care processes, Guardian Angel Hospice scored 95.83, compared with a California state average of 93.41 — placing it above the state average. The hospice also has a reported care index score of 9 in CMS data.
Guardian Angel Hospice reports serving 26 ZIP codes from its Simi Valley office, indicating a moderately broad service area within the region.
Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published, and families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Guardian Angel Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 751677) since August 17, 2015, 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 for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality, only that data has not been reported.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Guardian Angel Hospice scored 95.83, above the California state average of 93.41.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
The hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its Simi Valley, California office in Ventura County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 26 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Guardian Angel Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Guardian Angel Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 17, 2015.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have stopped seeking a cure.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients continue to receive medical, emotional, and spiritual care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (805) 500-8079 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (805) 500-8079 to learn about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage areas, caregiver support, and CMS quality measures; contact the hospice at (805) 500-8079 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Guardian Angel Hospice, Inc (CCN 751677) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/751677?state=CA.
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.