Monarch Hospice
Mckinney, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741688)
CMS process measure: 74.19 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 59 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 364-4410 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Monarch Hospice, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On the CMS composite process measure, Monarch Hospice scored 74.19, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Monarch Hospice serves 59 ZIP codes from its Mckinney, TX office in Collin County.
Yes, Monarch Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741688, since 2017); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Monarch Hospice is a for-profit hospice located in Mckinney, Texas, in Collin County. It has been Medicare-certified since August 11, 2017 (CCN 741688).
CMS Care Compare does not publish CAHPS family caregiver survey results — the star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating the hospice 9 or 10 — for Monarch Hospice. This is often the case when a hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report reliable figures; it should not be read as a sign of poor quality, simply that the data is not available.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Monarch Hospice scored 74.19, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 24.4% of patients, according to the most recent published Care Compare data.
Monarch Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 59 ZIP codes served from its Mckinney office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries whose physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details beyond that are included here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Monarch Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 741688) as of August 11, 2017, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Monarch Hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed patients to report reliably; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Monarch Hospice's composite process score is 74.19, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 6 and notes visits occurred in the last days of life for 24.4% of patients.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Monarch Hospice serves 59 ZIP codes from its office in Mckinney, Collin County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 59 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Monarch Hospice is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care, but it is one factor families sometimes consider alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Monarch Hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 11, 2017.
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 ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have a terminal prognosis and have chosen to stop treatments aimed at curing the illness.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the goal of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; patients can still receive medical treatment aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Monarch Hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (903) 364-4410 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 at (903) 364-4410 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about CMS survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and staffing; contact Monarch Hospice at (903) 364-4410 for details not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Monarch Hospice (CCN 741688) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741688?state=TX to confirm current CMS 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.