Gentiva
Vicksburg, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251559)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 22 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 629-9673 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Gentiva, often because of small patient counts, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. However, CMS does report a composite process score of 100.00 for Gentiva, which is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Gentiva serves 22 ZIP codes from its Vicksburg, Mississippi office in Warren County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Gentiva is Medicare-certified, with CCN 251559, certified since March 14, 2000. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gentiva is a for-profit hospice located in Vicksburg, Mississippi, serving Warren County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 14, 2000, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Gentiva's CAHPS family caregiver survey results — such as the overall star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9-10 — have not been published by CMS for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report reliably. This should not be taken as a sign of poor quality; it simply means CMS has not made that data available.
CMS does report a quality process measure for Gentiva: a composite process score of 100.00, compared with a Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing Gentiva above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 70.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Gentiva's service area, per CMS data, spans 22 ZIP codes from its Vicksburg office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Gentiva is Medicare-certified (CCN 251559, since March 14, 2000). 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Gentiva, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Gentiva's composite process score is 100.00, compared with a Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it above the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 70.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Gentiva serves 22 ZIP codes from its office in Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 22 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 of care; families may want to review the available CMS quality measures alongside ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gentiva has been Medicare-certified since March 14, 2000.
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 rather than cure and is generally for people with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, symptom relief, or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Gentiva provides care; please contact the hospice at (601) 629-9673 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; please contact Gentiva at (601) 629-9673 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, coverage areas, staff availability, and how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures like the ones listed here; contact Gentiva at (601) 629-9673 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Gentiva (CCN 251559) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251559?state=MS to review its current CMS-published 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.