Gentiva Ii
Altoona, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391657)
CMS process measure: 98.8 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 86 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (814) 944-9724 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gentiva II holds a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 93% of surveyed families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.80 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Gentiva II serves 86 ZIP codes from its office in Altoona, Pennsylvania, located in Blair County.
Yes, Gentiva II is Medicare-certified (CCN 391657), certified since 2004; the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gentiva II is a for-profit hospice based in Altoona, Pennsylvania (Blair County), certified by Medicare since April 16, 2004. This means the agency 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 II a 5-star rating. Among those surveyed, 93% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 90% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences of families who used the agency's services, as reported to CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes — Gentiva II scored 98.80, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and data show that 79.9% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the available CMS measures.
Gentiva II serves a broad area, covering 86 ZIP codes from its Altoona office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare, as CMS periodically updates its published figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Gentiva II is Medicare-certified (CCN 391657) since April 16, 2004, and 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?
Gentiva II received a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 93% of surveyed family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 90% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 98.80, above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and shows 79.9% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Gentiva II serves 86 ZIP codes from its Altoona, Pennsylvania office in Blair County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 86 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Gentiva II is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS quality and survey measures give a more direct picture of the care families reported.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gentiva II has been Medicare-certified since April 16, 2004, over 20 years.
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 those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates 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 care, and patients can still receive symptom management and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for Gentiva II; please contact the hospice at (814) 944-9724 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Gentiva II directly at (814) 944-9724 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey ratings, quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review Gentiva II's published CMS figures and also contact them at (814) 944-9724 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Gentiva II (CCN 391657) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391657?state=PA to confirm current ratings and measures.
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.