Vange John Memorial Hospice
Hermiston, OR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 381543)
CMS process measure: 93.75 (state average 96.16 — below state average)
Serves: 26 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (541) 667-3469 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vange John Memorial Hospice holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 96% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 93.75, which is below the Oregon state average of 96.16.
Vange John Memorial Hospice serves 26 ZIP codes from its office in Hermiston, Oregon, in Umatilla County.
Yes, Vange John Memorial Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 381543, since 1998); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Vange John Memorial Hospice is a non-profit hospice located in Hermiston, Oregon, serving families in Umatilla County and surrounding areas. It has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 1998 (CCN 381543).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice a 5-star overall rating. Of those surveyed, 96% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 93% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences of caregivers who completed the survey and are published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Vange John Memorial Hospice scored 93.75, which is below the Oregon state average of 96.16. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 81.5% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, according to available data.
Vange John Memorial Hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 26 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Vange John Memorial Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 381543) since November 13, 1998, 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 Care Compare data shows a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 96% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 93% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 93.75, compared to the Oregon state average of 96.16, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, it serves 26 ZIP codes from its Hermiston, Oregon office in Umatilla 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?
Vange John Memorial Hospice is organized as a non-profit; ownership type can affect organizational priorities but does not by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 1998.
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 people who have stopped curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify care settings; please contact Vange John Memorial Hospice at (541) 667-3469 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Vange John Memorial Hospice at (541) 667-3469 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measures compared to state averages, and service area; you can also contact Vange John Memorial Hospice at (541) 667-3469 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Vange John Memorial Hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/381543?state=OR.
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.