Essential Care Group, Inc
South El Monte, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921642)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 561-4705 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Essential Care Group, Inc, so no star rating or percentage-recommend figure is currently available. CMS also has not reported a composite process score for comparison to California's state average of 93.41.
Essential Care Group, Inc serves 22 ZIP codes from its South El Monte, California office in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Essential Care Group, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921642, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Essential Care Group, Inc is a for-profit hospice located in South El Monte, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 15, 2017, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for several years.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Essential Care Group currently serves 22 ZIP codes from its South El Monte office, giving families in the surrounding area access to hospice services under this provider.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it does not indicate poor quality—it simply means CMS has not yet released this data publicly for Essential Care Group.
Similarly, CMS has not reported a composite process measure score for this hospice, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 can be made at this time. A care index score of 8 has been recorded, though CMS has not published enough contextual detail for a full quality picture.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies that the patient meets eligibility requirements. Families are encouraged to review the most current information directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice directly with specific questions about services and care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Essential Care Group, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921642) since June 15, 2017, 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 family caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts rather than indicating a quality concern.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not reported a composite process score for Essential Care Group, Inc, so no comparison to the California state average composite score of 93.41 is currently available; a care index score of 8 has been recorded.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Essential Care Group, Inc serves 22 ZIP codes from its South El Monte, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Essential Care Group, Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not directly determine quality, but families may want to know it when comparing providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 15, 2017.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can begin at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final stage of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it is not about giving up but about changing the goals of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Essential Care Group, Inc at (818) 561-4705 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 Essential Care Group, Inc at (818) 561-4705 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver support, how quickly a team responds, and how services are coordinated; please contact Essential Care Group, Inc at (818) 561-4705 to ask about these directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Essential Care Group, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921642?state=CA to review its current CMS-reported information.
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.