Guiding Light Hospice
Elko, NV · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 291554)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 14 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (775) 753-6400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Guiding Light Hospice, and its composite process measure compared to the Nevada state average of 93.57 is listed as not reported. The hospice does have a reported care index score of 4 in CMS Care Compare data.
Guiding Light Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its office in Elko, Nevada, in Elko County.
Yes, Guiding Light Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 291554), certified since November 30, 2017; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Guiding Light Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Elko, Nevada, serving families in Elko County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 30, 2017 (CCN 291554).
According to CMS Care Compare data, Guiding Light Hospice has a care index score of 4. CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating, percentage of families who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider — this is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and does not indicate poor quality of care. Similarly, CMS has not reported this hospice's composite process measure in comparison to the Nevada state average of 93.57; the comparison status is listed as "not reported." CMS data also shows a reported visits-in-last-days-of-life percentage of 0.0% for this hospice, which families may wish to discuss directly with the provider to understand fully, as CMS does not provide further context for this figure.
Guiding Light Hospice serves a service area covering 14 ZIP codes from its Elko, Nevada office.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no specific cost figures are available in this listing. Families are encouraged to review these figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice for further details on services, staffing, and how care is provided, as this information is not included in the CMS data used here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Guiding Light Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 291554), certified since November 30, 2017. 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, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists this hospice's composite process measure comparison to the Nevada state average of 93.57 as "not reported." The hospice does have a reported care index score of 4.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Guiding Light Hospice serves 14 ZIP codes from its office in Elko, Nevada, in Elko County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 14 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Guiding Light Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type is one factor among several CMS reports, and families may want to weigh it alongside quality measures and services offered.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Guiding Light Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 30, 2017.
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 is generally for patients who have decided to stop curative treatment and are focusing on comfort in the last phase of a terminal illness.
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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Guiding Light Hospice at (775) 753-6400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Guiding Light Hospice at (775) 753-6400 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staffing availability, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages; contact Guiding Light Hospice at (775) 753-6400 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Guiding Light Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/291554?state=NV to confirm current certification and quality 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.