Vanguard Hospice Care
Corona, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921520)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 10 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 548-0100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Vanguard Hospice Care, often because too few patients were surveyed to report reliable figures. This does not necessarily reflect the quality of care; families can contact the hospice directly or check Medicare Care Compare for updates.
Vanguard Hospice Care serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Corona, California, in Riverside County.
Yes, Vanguard Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 921520, since May 5, 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vanguard Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice located in Corona, California, serving families in Riverside County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 5, 2016.
CMS collects feedback from family caregivers through the CAHPS Hospice Survey and calculates a composite process-of-care measure for each certified hospice, comparing it to the state average. For Vanguard Hospice Care, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage rating the hospice 9-10. CMS has also not published a composite process score or care index score for this hospice, and the comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is listed as "not reported." This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to publish reliable results, and it should not be read as an indication of poor quality.
Vanguard Hospice Care's service area, as reported to CMS, includes 10 ZIP codes surrounding Corona, California.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries whose doctor certifies a terminal prognosis; this listing does not include cost information beyond that.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Vanguard Hospice Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 921520), certified since May 5, 2016. 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 survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Vanguard Hospice Care, often because of a small number of surveyed patients.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process score for this hospice, so a comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is not available.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Vanguard Hospice Care serves 10 ZIP codes from its office in Corona, California, in Riverside County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 10 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Vanguard Hospice Care is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and family feedback are the more direct indicators when available.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Vanguard Hospice Care has been Medicare-certified since May 5, 2016.
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 for patients with a terminal prognosis, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 care or support.
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 Vanguard Hospice Care at (909) 548-0100 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Vanguard Hospice Care at (909) 548-0100 for guidance and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about survey results, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; for Vanguard Hospice Care, contact them at (909) 548-0100 and review Medicare Care Compare for published measures.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Vanguard Hospice Care (CCN 921520) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921520?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.