Monarch Hospice And Palliative Care
Sacramento, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B51793)
CMS process measure: 79.72 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (916) 234-5684 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS Care Compare data shows 87% of family caregivers surveyed would definitely recommend Monarch Hospice And Palliative Care, and 84% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 79.72 compared to a California state average of 93.41, which CMS classifies as below the state average.
Monarch Hospice And Palliative Care serves 62 ZIP codes from its Sacramento, CA office in Sacramento County.
Yes, Monarch Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN B51793, since March 13, 2023); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Monarch Hospice And Palliative Care is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Sacramento, California and surrounding communities in Sacramento County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 13, 2023, under CCN B51793.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 87% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient survey counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — Monarch Hospice And Palliative Care scored 79.72, compared to a California state average of 93.41. CMS Care Compare classifies this as below the state average. A care index score of 8 is also reported by CMS for this hospice.
Monarch Hospice And Palliative Care reports serving 62 ZIP codes from its Sacramento office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions about services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Monarch Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN B51793) since March 13, 2023, 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, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 79.72 versus a California state average of 93.41, which CMS classifies as below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Monarch Hospice And Palliative Care reports serving 62 ZIP codes from its Sacramento, California office in Sacramento County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 this hospice reports serving.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 13, 2023.
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 typically 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 care, support, or attention to a patient's needs.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Monarch Hospice And Palliative Care at (916) 234-5684 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 Monarch Hospice And Palliative Care at (916) 234-5684 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, quality measure performance, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Monarch Hospice And Palliative Care at (916) 234-5684 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Monarch Hospice And Palliative Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B51793?state=CA using CCN B51793.
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.