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Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care

7451 Switzer Rd, Shawnee, KS 66203

Other
5 Years Certified
119 Patients/Day

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7451 Switzer Rd
Shawnee, KS 66203

About Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care

Hospice overview and quality summary

Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care is an hospice care provider in Shawnee, KS, serving patients and families in Johnson County and the surrounding area.

Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care serves an average of 119 patients per day, covering 47 ZIP codes across its service area. 10% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 17 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Shawnee, KS, consider quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction surveys, the hospice's experience with your loved one's condition, and the service area. Since hospice care is typically delivered in the home, the responsiveness and availability of the care team are critical factors.

At a Glance

Star RatingNot Rated
OwnershipOther
Certified Since2021
CountyJohnson
Avg Daily Census119 patients
Service Area47 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10
Affiliated Doctors17

Quality Process Measures

CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks

Treatment Preferences Documented

Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented

100.0%

Natl: 99.5%

Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care

98.9%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

100.0%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

100.0%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

99.7%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

99.6%

Natl: 97.4%

Above Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

99.1%

Natl: 93.2%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

98.1%

Natl: 91.6%

Above Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 10 out of 10, above the national average of 8.8. This composite score reflects stronger-than-average performance across measures of nursing continuity, care transitions, and presence near death.

88.6% of Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, significantly above the national average of 47.9%. This is one of the most meaningful quality indicators — having the hospice team present during the final hours provides critical comfort to both patients and families.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

98.3%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

20.2

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

6.7%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

7.4%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

2.9%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

31.1%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

13.6%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

1%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$18,598

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with dementia (44%), followed by cardiovascular disease (20%), other conditions (14%), cancer (12%), respiratory disease (7%), stroke (5%). Dementia care requires specialized communication techniques and behavioral support, which experienced hospice teams are trained to provide.

Dementia44%
Cardiovascular Disease20%
Other Conditions14%
Cancer12%
Respiratory Disease7%
Stroke5%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care delivers 10% of its care in patients' homes, with 66% in assisted living settings, 21% in nursing facility settings, 2% in skilled nursing settings. The significant proportion of facility-based care may reflect patients requiring higher levels of medical support or those without available home caregivers. The hospice serves an average of 119 patients per day.

Assisted Living

66%

Nursing Facility

21%

Patient's Home

10%

Skilled Nursing

2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care

What is the CMS rating for Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care?

Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care does not currently have a CMS star rating available. Approximately 69% of hospice providers lack sufficient survey data for a star rating.

What conditions does Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care primarily treat?

Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care's patient population includes dementia (44%), cardiovascular disease (20%), other conditions (14%), cancer (12%), respiratory disease (7%), stroke (5%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care provide care?

Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care provides care in assisted living (66%), nursing facility (21%), patient's home (10%), skilled nursing (2%).

How large is Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care?

Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care serves an average of 119 patients per day and covers 47 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care?

17 physicians are affiliated with Monarch Hospice & Palliative Care.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·