Guardian Healthcare & Hospice, Llc
Northfield, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141630)
CMS process measure: 92.83 (state average 96.22 — below state average)
Serves: 88 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 446-0000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Guardian Healthcare & Hospice in Northfield, Illinois a 3-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 84% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 92.83 is below the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Guardian Healthcare & Hospice serves 88 ZIP codes from its Northfield, Illinois office in Cook County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Guardian Healthcare & Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 141630, certified since May 8, 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Guardian Healthcare & Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Northfield, Illinois, serving families in Cook County and surrounding communities. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 8, 2009 (CCN 141630).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 3 stars. Among those surveyed, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes — Guardian Healthcare & Hospice scored 92.83, which is below the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS also reported a care index score of 9 and noted that 49.0% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life. These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the survey and measurement period published by CMS; where CMS has not published a particular measure for this hospice, that is often due to small patient counts and does not by itself indicate poor quality.
Guardian Healthcare & Hospice reports serving 88 ZIP codes from its Northfield office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries whose doctor certifies a terminal illness. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Guardian Healthcare & Hospice?
Yes. Guardian Healthcare & Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 141630, since May 8, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 79% rating their 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 92.83, which is below the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS also reported a care index score of 9 and noted that 49.0% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Guardian Healthcare & Hospice reports serving 88 ZIP codes from its Northfield, Illinois office in Cook County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 88 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Guardian Healthcare & Hospice is a for-profit organization; ownership type does not directly determine quality, but CMS publishes it as part of transparency data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 8, 2009.
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 life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course, typically once curative treatment has stopped.
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 data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Guardian Healthcare & Hospice at (847) 446-0000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; please contact Guardian Healthcare & Hospice at (847) 446-0000 to discuss next steps.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and staff availability — contact the hospice at (847) 446-0000 for specifics and verify current data on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Guardian Healthcare & Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141630?state=IL.
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.