Gentiva
Hattiesburg, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251536)
CMS process measure: 98.59 (state average 97.83 — at state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (228) 385-7845 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would recommend Gentiva 88% of the time, and its CMS composite process score of 98.59 is at the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice.
Gentiva serves 34 ZIP codes from its Hattiesburg, MS office in Harrison County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included.
Yes, Gentiva is Medicare-certified (CCN 251536, certified since 1997). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gentiva is a for-profit hospice based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, serving families in Harrison County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since February 20, 1997, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published a CAHPS family-caregiver star rating for Gentiva. However, in the CMS CAHPS caregiver survey, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 87% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the direct experiences of family caregivers who responded to the survey.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completes key care processes, Gentiva scored 98.59, compared to the Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports that 87.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life, a measure of care intensity near end of life.
Gentiva's service area covers 34 ZIP codes from its Hattiesburg office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Gentiva is Medicare-certified (CCN 251536, certified since February 20, 1997). 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 the CMS CAHPS survey, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Gentiva, and 87% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Gentiva's CMS composite process score is 98.59, compared to the Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it at the state average. CMS also reports that 87.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Gentiva serves 34 ZIP codes from its Hattiesburg, MS office in Harrison County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Gentiva is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results offer more specific insight into performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gentiva has been Medicare-certified since February 20, 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 pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, but rather a different kind of care centered on comfort and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Gentiva provides care; contact the hospice at (228) 385-7845 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; contact Gentiva at (228) 385-7845 and verify on Medicare Care Compare for current details.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services provided, coverage area, caregiver support, and how the hospice's CMS quality measures compare to state averages; contact Gentiva at (228) 385-7845 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Gentiva (CCN 251536) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251536?state=MS to confirm current CMS-reported data.
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.