Monument Health Home Plus Hospice
Rapid City, SD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 431501)
CMS process measure: 96.79 (state average 96.88 — at state average)
Serves: 23 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (605) 755-7710 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Monument Health Home Plus Hospice has a 3-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 78% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.79 is at the South Dakota state average of 96.88.
Monument Health Home Plus Hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Rapid City, SD office in Pennington County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Monument Health Home Plus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 431501, since 1986); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Monument Health Home Plus Hospice is a for-profit hospice program based in Rapid City, South Dakota, serving families in Pennington County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 21, 1986.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Monument Health Home Plus Hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among caregivers surveyed, 78% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 96.79, which CMS classifies as at the South Dakota state average of 96.88. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and that 64.5% of patients had visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
Monument Health Home Plus Hospice reports serving 23 ZIP codes from its Rapid City office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; this listing does not include any cost information beyond that fact.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not necessarily reflect quality of care. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Monument Health Home Plus Hospice is Medicare-certified under CCN 431501, certified since May 21, 1986, 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 gives this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars, with 78% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 77% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 96.79, which CMS classifies as at the South Dakota state average of 96.88.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 23 ZIP codes from its Rapid City, SD office in Pennington County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 23 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Monument Health Home Plus Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, but it's useful context alongside CMS's survey and quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 21, 1986.
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 is for those who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is 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 or support, which can include medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; please contact the hospice at (605) 755-7710 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (605) 755-7710 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality scores compare to the state average, and the geographic area served — all of which are reported here from CMS Care Compare data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's official listing for Monument Health Home Plus Hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/431501?state=SD.
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.