Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care
Shawnee, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171616)
CMS process measure: 98.11 (state average 95.71 — above state average)
Serves: 77 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (913) 730-8080 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.11 is above the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care serves 77 ZIP codes from its Shawnee, Kansas office in Johnson County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171616, certified since August 26, 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
About this hospice
Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Shawnee, Kansas (Johnson County), operating under an ownership classification of "Other" and certified by Medicare since August 26, 2021.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Monarch a 5-star overall rating. Among those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes — Monarch scored 98.11, above the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 88.6% of patients received visits during the last days of life, a measure tied to timely, hands-on support near the end of life.
Monarch's service area spans 77 ZIP codes, indicating a relatively broad geographic reach from its Shawnee office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost information is included here beyond that.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare, since CMS updates figures periodically and some measures may reflect small patient samples.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 171616, since August 26, 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's CAHPS survey data shows Monarch received a 5-star overall rating, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Monarch's composite process score is 98.11, above the Kansas state average of 95.71, and CMS lists a care index score of 10 with 88.6% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Monarch serves 77 ZIP codes from its office in Shawnee, Kansas, located in Johnson County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 77 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Monarch's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality; CMS's survey and process measures are better indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Monarch has been Medicare-certified since August 26, 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 to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a terminal prognosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting focus from curative treatment to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Monarch provides care; contact the hospice at (913) 730-8080 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Monarch directly at (913) 730-8080 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, and the geographic service area — all of which are addressed here using CMS data; for other specifics, contact the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care using CCN 171616 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171616?state=KS.
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.