Monarch Hospice, Inc
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 921561)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 5 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (818) 994-6000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Monarch Hospice, Inc, so a star rating or recommendation percentage isn't available. The composite process score comparison to the California state average of 93.41 is also listed as not reported for this hospice.
Monarch Hospice, Inc serves 5 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys, CA office in Los Angeles County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Monarch Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 921561, since August 2016); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Monarch Hospice, Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Van Nuys, California, serving families in Los Angeles County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 2016, and operates as a for-profit organization, according to CMS records.
CMS Care Compare publishes a CAHPS family caregiver survey for hospices, which reports on measures such as star ratings, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. For Monarch Hospice, Inc, CMS has not published these CAHPS survey results in the data available, which is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts rather than an indicator of care quality.
CMS also tracks a composite process measure comparing hospice performance to the state average; the California state average composite score is 93.41. For Monarch Hospice, Inc, this comparison is listed as not reported, meaning CMS has not published a comparable figure for this hospice at this time.
Monarch Hospice, Inc's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 5 ZIP codes from its Van Nuys office. Families should note that the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details beyond this are available in the data provided.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Monarch Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified, with certification dating to August 18, 2016. 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 Monarch Hospice, Inc, which often happens with hospices that have smaller patient counts. This does not necessarily indicate anything about the quality of care.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS lists the comparison of Monarch Hospice, Inc's composite process score to the California state average (93.41) as not reported. This is a gap in published data rather than a reflection of poor performance.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Monarch Hospice, Inc serves 5 ZIP codes from its office in Van Nuys, California, in Los Angeles County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 5 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Monarch Hospice, Inc is organized as a for-profit hospice, per CMS records. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; families may want to review published quality measures and speak directly with the hospice.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Monarch Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since August 18, 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, to manage symptoms and improve comfort. Hospice care is a specific type of palliative care focused on comfort for people who have a terminal diagnosis and have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 all care — hospice teams continue to provide medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Monarch Hospice, Inc delivers care. Please contact the hospice at (818) 994-6000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake procedures for Monarch Hospice, Inc. Please contact the hospice directly at (818) 994-6000 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, how care is coordinated across settings, staff availability, and how caregiver satisfaction and quality measures compare to state averages. Contact Monarch Hospice, Inc at (818) 994-6000 for specifics not found in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Monarch Hospice, Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/921561?state=CA to review the most current CMS-published 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.