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Vna Health Care, An Illinois Not-For-Profit Corporation

Aurora, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141553)

Family caregiver rating (CAHPS): not yet published by CMS
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 7 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (630) 978-2532 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver star rating or recommendation percentage for VNA Health Care, and its composite process score compared to the Illinois state average of 96.22 has also not been published. This is common for smaller hospices and does not necessarily reflect quality one way or the other.

VNA Health Care serves 7 ZIP codes from its Aurora, Illinois office in Kane County, according to CMS Care Compare data.

Yes, VNA Health Care, An Illinois Not-For-Profit Corporation is Medicare-certified (CCN 141553, since April 1993); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.

About this hospice

VNA Health Care, an Illinois Not-For-Profit Corporation, is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Aurora, Illinois, in Kane County. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 1993, and is organized as a non-profit provider (CCN 141553).

CMS collects family caregiver feedback through the CAHPS Hospice Survey and publishes quality process measures through Care Compare. For this hospice, CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating, a percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or a percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS also has not published this hospice's composite process measure score, its care index score, or its percentage of visits in the last days of life. These figures are often withheld by CMS when a hospice serves a smaller number of patients, and their absence should not be read as an indication of poor quality \u2014 only that CMS has not made the data public for this provider. For context, the Illinois state average composite process score reported by CMS is 96.22.

The hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 7 ZIP codes served from its Aurora, Illinois office.

The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS updates this data periodically.

Questions families ask

Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?

Yes. VNA Health Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 141553), certified since April 1, 1993, 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 survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.

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 cannot be made; the Illinois state average composite score is 96.22.

What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?

This hospice, based in Aurora, Illinois (Kane County), serves 7 ZIP codes according to CMS Care Compare data.

Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 7 this hospice reports serving.

Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run \u2014 and does it matter?

VNA Health Care is a non-profit organization. Ownership type does not determine quality on its own, but families may want to ask how it affects services offered.

How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?

It has been Medicare-certified since April 1, 1993.

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 patients who have stopped curative treatment and are 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 the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.

Where is hospice care provided \u2014 at home or in a facility?

The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (630) 978-2532 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

How do I start hospice care with this provider?

The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (630) 978-2532 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.

What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?

Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality scores, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact the hospice at (630) 978-2532 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.

How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view CMS's published information for this hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141553?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.