Monument Health Home Plus Hospice
Spearfish, SD · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 431513)
CMS process measure: 97.67 (state average 96.88 — at state average)
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (605) 644-4444 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 77% would definitely recommend this hospice, with 89% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 97.67, about at the South Dakota state average of 96.88.
Monument Health Home Plus Hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its Spearfish, South Dakota office in Lawrence County.
Yes, Monument Health Home Plus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 431513, since 1997); 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 located in Spearfish, South Dakota, serving Lawrence County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 17, 1997, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare's oversight for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, 77% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which may reflect small survey sample sizes rather than any indication of quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice follows recommended care processes, this hospice scored 97.67, compared to a South Dakota state average of 96.88 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 34.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published Care Compare data.
Monument Health Home Plus Hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its Spearfish office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly with CMS and the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Monument Health Home Plus Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 431513) since December 17, 1997, 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?
In CMS's CAHPS survey, 77% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 97.67, compared to a South Dakota state average of 96.88, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 16 ZIP codes from its Spearfish, South Dakota office in Lawrence County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality and survey measures are the best available indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 17, 1997.
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 for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have 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 care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (605) 644-4444 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; please contact the hospice at (605) 644-4444 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and what services and coverage areas it offers; contact the hospice at (605) 644-4444 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/431513?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.