Mkb Consulting Llc
Palm Desert, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21665)
CMS process measure: 87.14 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (800) 909-7971 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Mkb Consulting LLC, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 87.14, below the California state average of 93.41.
Mkb Consulting LLC serves 53 ZIP codes from its Palm Desert, CA office in Riverside County.
Yes, Mkb Consulting LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN B21665, since 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Mkb Consulting LLC is a for-profit hospice provider based in Palm Desert, California, serving families in Riverside County and beyond. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since July 15, 2021, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) B21665.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, including a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, or percentage rating it 9-10. This is often the case when a hospice has a small number of surveyed patients, and it should not be taken as a sign of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not released the data.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Mkb Consulting LLC scored 87.14, compared to the California state average of 93.41. This places the hospice below the state average on this particular measure, according to the most recent CMS Care Compare data available.
Mkb Consulting LLC reports serving 53 ZIP codes from its Palm Desert office, indicating a fairly broad service area across the surrounding region.
As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here. All figures in this profile are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage in which they were published; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Mkb Consulting LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN B21665) since July 15, 2021, 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 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?
On the CMS composite process measure, Mkb Consulting LLC scored 87.14, compared to the California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Mkb Consulting LLC serves 53 ZIP codes from its office in Palm Desert, Riverside County, California.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Mkb Consulting LLC is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but it is disclosed by CMS for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 15, 2021.
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 is focused on comfort for those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (800) 909-7971 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (800) 909-7971 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Mkb Consulting LLC at (800) 909-7971 for specifics not covered by published CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Mkb Consulting LLC using CCN B21665 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21665?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.