Gentiva
Brunswick, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111644)
CMS process measure: 97.03 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (912) 261-8760 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families surveyed by CMS reported that 84% would definitely recommend Gentiva, and its composite process score of 97.03 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Gentiva serves 32 ZIP codes from its Brunswick, Georgia office in Glynn County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Gentiva is Medicare-certified (CCN 111644, certified since January 11, 2007). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Gentiva is a non-profit hospice located in Brunswick, Georgia, serving families in Glynn County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 11, 2007 (CCN 111644).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 84% would definitely recommend Gentiva to others, and 83% rated the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when a hospice has a smaller number of completed surveys; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes — Gentiva scored 97.03, above the Georgia state average of 93.95. CMS also reports that 62.7% of patients received visits in the last days of life, one of the individual measures that make up the broader care index score of 9 reported for this hospice.
Gentiva's service area covers 32 ZIP codes from its Brunswick office. As a Medicare-certified hospice, care here is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for patients who qualify and are certified as eligible by a physician. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published reporting period available; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare or with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Gentiva is Medicare-certified (CCN 111644, since January 11, 2007), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are certified as eligible by a physician.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 84% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Gentiva, and 83% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Gentiva's composite process score is 97.03, which is above the Georgia state average of 93.95, according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Gentiva serves 32 ZIP codes from its office in Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Gentiva is organized as a non-profit hospice. Ownership type can be one factor families consider, but CMS quality measures and survey results reflect actual reported performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gentiva has been Medicare-certified since January 11, 2007.
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 when a patient has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less if the disease follows its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Gentiva delivers care; contact the hospice at (912) 261-8760 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; contact Gentiva directly at (912) 261-8760 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, its service area, and how care is coordinated — the CMS Care Compare data above addresses several of these for Gentiva.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Gentiva (CCN 111644) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111644?state=GA to confirm current 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.