Gentiva I
Jeffersonville, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151557)
CMS process measure: 99.1 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 75 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (812) 284-2600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gentiva I holds a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its composite process score of 99.10 is above the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Gentiva I serves 75 ZIP codes from its Jeffersonville, Indiana office in Clark County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Gentiva I is Medicare-certified (CCN 151557), certified since January 1, 1997; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gentiva I is a for-profit hospice located in Jeffersonville, Indiana, serving Clark County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1997 (CCN 151557), meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Gentiva I a 5-star overall rating. Among those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Gentiva I scored 99.10, compared to the Indiana state average of 97.51 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 76.4% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
Gentiva I's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 75 ZIP codes from its Jeffersonville office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data and may reflect a specific reporting period; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Gentiva I is Medicare-certified (CCN 151557) since January 1, 1997, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Family caregivers gave Gentiva I a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Gentiva I's composite process score is 99.10, above the Indiana state average of 97.51, and CMS lists a care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Gentiva I serves 75 ZIP codes from its Jeffersonville, Indiana office in Clark County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 75 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Gentiva I is a for-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor families may consider, but CMS quality measures like CAHPS scores and process measures can help evaluate care regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gentiva I has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 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 is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies 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 curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, and patients may still receive treatment for unrelated conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Gentiva I; contact the hospice at (812) 284-2600 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 I at (812) 284-2600 to learn how to begin care.
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 are included in their service area; contact Gentiva I at (812) 284-2600 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Gentiva I's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151557?state=IN.
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.