Gentiva
Corpus Christi, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671580)
CMS process measure: 98.5 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 37 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (361) 992-2700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 91% would definitely recommend Gentiva, and 89% rated its care 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Gentiva scored 98.50, above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Gentiva serves 37 ZIP codes from its office in Corpus Christi, Texas, in Nueces County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Gentiva is Medicare-certified (CCN 671580, since July 23, 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gentiva is a for-profit hospice based in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving families in Nueces County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 2007 (CCN 671580).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 91% would definitely recommend Gentiva to others, and 89% rated the hospice's care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data provided here.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Gentiva scored 98.50, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72 — CMS categorizes this as above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 78.9% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, based on the data provided.
Gentiva's service area, per CMS data, spans 37 ZIP codes radiating from its Corpus Christi office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no additional cost information is included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied for this profile. Families are encouraged to verify 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 671580) since July 23, 2007, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare data, 91% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Gentiva, and 89% rated its care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Gentiva's composite process-of-care score is 98.50, which CMS lists as above the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Gentiva serves 37 ZIP codes from its office in Corpus Christi, Texas, in Nueces County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 37 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; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gentiva has been Medicare-certified since July 23, 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 is for people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice focuses on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness, but 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 (361) 992-2700 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 (361) 992-2700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, and its service area — contact Gentiva at (361) 992-2700 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Gentiva (CCN 671580) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671580?state=TX to confirm current CMS 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.