Gentiva
Beaumont, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451638)
CMS process measure: 99.4 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 170 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (409) 924-0085 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gentiva in Beaumont, Texas has a 4-star CAHPS caregiver rating, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.40 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Gentiva serves 170 ZIP codes from its Beaumont, Texas office in Jefferson County. Families in this broad area can be served from this single location according to CMS data.
Yes, Gentiva is Medicare-certified (CCN 451638), certified since 1996. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that the patient meets eligibility requirements.
About this hospice
Gentiva is a for-profit hospice located in Beaumont, Texas, serving families in Jefferson County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 9, 1996, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for nearly three decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Gentiva an overall rating of 4 stars. Among respondents, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% rated their experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Gentiva scored 99.40, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 for this hospice, and 54.1% of patients received visits in the final days of life, per published CMS data.
Gentiva's service area, as recorded by CMS, spans 170 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach for a hospice based in Beaumont.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to contact the hospice directly and consult Medicare Care Compare to confirm current details.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Gentiva is Medicare-certified (CCN 451638), certified since February 9, 1996. 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?
Family caregivers gave Gentiva an overall CAHPS rating of 4 stars, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it and 84% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Gentiva's composite process score is 99.40, above the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Gentiva serves 170 ZIP codes from its Beaumont, Texas office in Jefferson County, according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 170 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Gentiva is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality, which is why CMS publishes separate quality and survey measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gentiva has been Medicare-certified since February 9, 1996, according to CMS records.
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 estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Gentiva at (409) 924-0085 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Gentiva directly at (409) 924-0085 to learn how to begin care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures, and the area it serves — all of which are addressed above using CMS data for Gentiva; for further questions, contact the hospice at (409) 924-0085.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Gentiva directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451638?state=TX to confirm its current CMS ratings and details.
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.