Monarch Hospice Care, Inc
Walnut, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921575)
CMS process measure: 69.47 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 94 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (909) 869-7871 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for Monarch Hospice Care, Inc, often because too few patient surveys were collected. On the CMS composite process measure, the hospice scored 69.47 compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
Monarch Hospice Care, Inc serves 94 ZIP codes from its office in Walnut, California, in Los Angeles County.
Yes, Monarch Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921575, since August 26, 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Monarch Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Walnut, California, serving Los Angeles County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 2016 (CCN 921575).
CMS Care Compare data does not show a CAHPS family-caregiver survey star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10 for Monarch Hospice Care, Inc. This is not evidence of poor quality — CMS often withholds these figures when a hospice has too few surveyed patients to report reliably. Families are encouraged to check Care Compare directly for the most current status of this measure.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Monarch Hospice Care, Inc scored 69.47, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
Monarch Hospice Care, Inc's service area, as reported to CMS, covers 94 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families should verify current details directly with Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Monarch Hospice Care, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921575) since August 26, 2016, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose 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 too few patients were surveyed; 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, Monarch Hospice Care, Inc scored 69.47, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Monarch Hospice Care, Inc reports serving 94 ZIP codes from its Walnut, California office in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 94 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Monarch Hospice Care, Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and family survey results, where available, offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Monarch Hospice Care, Inc has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 2016.
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 rather than cure and is generally for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Monarch Hospice Care, Inc provides care; contact the hospice at (909) 869-7871 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; contact Monarch Hospice Care, Inc at (909) 869-7871 to learn how to begin care, and verify its certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, family survey results, and quality measures; contact Monarch Hospice Care, Inc at (909) 869-7871 for specifics and review its listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Monarch Hospice Care, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921575?state=CA to confirm current certification status and quality data.
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.