Blue Monarch Hospice
San Diego, CA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN B21621)
CMS process measure: 91.3 (state average 93.41 — below state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (619) 780-4332 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would definitely recommend Blue Monarch Hospice 76% of the time, with 73% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 91.30, which is below the California state average of 93.41.
Blue Monarch Hospice serves 50 ZIP codes from its San Diego, CA office in San Diego County.
Yes, Blue Monarch Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN B21621, certified since 2021. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Blue Monarch Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice located in San Diego, California, serving families in San Diego County. It has been Medicare-certified since July 2, 2021, and is classified by CMS as an 'Other' type of ownership. Blue Monarch Hospice serves a broad area, covering 50 ZIP codes from its San Diego office.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 76% of surveyed caregivers said they would definitely recommend Blue Monarch Hospice, and 73% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Blue Monarch Hospice scored 91.30, compared to a California state average of 93.41 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 29.1% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published Care Compare data.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported for this hospice; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it, often due to small numbers of surveyed patients, and this should not be read as an indicator of poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Blue Monarch Hospice?
Yes, Blue Monarch Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN B21621, since 2021). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Blue Monarch Hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 76% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 73% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does Blue Monarch Hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 91.30, compared to a California state average of 93.41, placing it below the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does Blue Monarch Hospice serve?
It serves 50 ZIP codes from its San Diego, California office in San Diego County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this hospice reports serving.
Is Blue Monarch Hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as 'Other.' Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, which is better judged from survey and process measures.
How long has Blue Monarch Hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 2, 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, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life for patients no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with 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 an illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact Blue Monarch Hospice at (619) 780-4332 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with Blue Monarch Hospice?
The data provided doesn't include intake details; please contact Blue Monarch Hospice at (619) 780-4332 for information on getting started, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and the range of ZIP codes served — all of which are available for Blue Monarch Hospice through CMS Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Blue Monarch Hospice's official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/B21621?state=CA.
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.