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Hospice
About Essential Care Group, Inc
Unclaimed listing. Essential Care Group, Inc is a hospice provider in South El Monte, CA, sourced from public Medicare records. Call the number above to confirm hours, services, and current availability.
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(818) 561-4705 CMS Care Compare quality measures
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Quality of care
| Measure | This provider | National avg |
|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (admission care) | 71.4% | — |
Location
Nearest hospital
GREATER EL MONTE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
0.8 miles away in SOUTH EL MONTE, CA.
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About this provider
Hospice in South El Monte
Essential Care Group, Inc provides hospice care to patients and families in South El Monte, California. Hospice focuses on comfort, symptom management, and dignity when a patient has a life-limiting illness. Most hospice services are covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and many private plans, so families in South El Monte can usually access care without out-of-pocket cost. When you call, ask about admission timing, after-hours nursing support, and whether they serve your home, a nursing facility, or assisted living.
Essential Care Group, Inc serves South El Monte, California and surrounding communities — the primary service ZIP on file is 91733. Coverage areas can extend beyond the listed ZIP; call to confirm whether they serve your address before referring a patient.
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Frequently asked about Essential Care Group, Inc
How do I contact Essential Care Group, Inc?
You can call Essential Care Group, Inc directly at (818) 561-4705 using the contact information on this page. Every provider in the NDPAP directory can be contacted directly — we don't gate contact info behind a lead form.
Is Essential Care Group, Inc accepting new patients in South El Monte?
Availability changes frequently. Call Essential Care Group, Inc to confirm whether they're currently accepting new patients in South El Monte.
Is Essential Care Group, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Essential Care Group, Inc has been Medicare-certified since 2017 — over 9 years of Medicare participation. Medicare certification means the agency meets federal quality and safety standards and can bill Medicare directly for covered services.
How close is Essential Care Group, Inc to the nearest hospital?
Essential Care Group, Inc is 0.8 miles from GREATER EL MONTE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL. Proximity to the discharging hospital matters for timely admissions, in-person assessments, and coordinated care transitions — ask about their typical response window when calling.
What service area does Essential Care Group, Inc cover?
Essential Care Group, Inc's primary service ZIP on file is 91733 in South El Monte, California. Coverage frequently extends beyond the listed ZIP into surrounding communities. If you're coordinating a referral or discharge, call to confirm whether they serve your address before scheduling.
Does Essential Care Group, Inc accept Medicare hospice benefit?
Most hospice agencies are Medicare-certified and accept the Medicare hospice benefit, which typically covers all services, medications, and equipment related to the terminal diagnosis. Confirm coverage and any coordination required with Essential Care Group, Inc before admission.
What should a family ask when calling a hospice?
Ask about admission timing (same-day vs next-day), whether they cover nights and weekends with RN support, where care is delivered (home, nursing facility, assisted living), how they handle crisis admissions, and which insurance plans they accept beyond Medicare.
How quickly can hospice start?
Many hospices in the area can begin services within 24 hours of referral once eligibility is confirmed by a physician. Call to ask about the current admission window.
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