Gentiva Hospice
Booneville, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251594)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 82 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 844-9725 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gentiva Hospice holds a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it. On CMS's composite process measure it scored 100.00, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Gentiva Hospice serves 82 ZIP codes from its Booneville, Mississippi office in Prentiss County.
Yes, Gentiva Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 251594, since 2004); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gentiva Hospice is a for-profit hospice provider located in Booneville, Mississippi, serving families in Prentiss County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 23, 2004, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Gentiva Hospice a 5-star rating overall. Of those surveyed, 92% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On CMS's composite process measure, which looks at how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Gentiva Hospice scored 100.00, which is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 81.6% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
Gentiva Hospice's service area, as listed on CMS Care Compare, spans 82 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may be updated periodically by CMS; families are encouraged to check the official site for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Gentiva Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 251594) and has been since November 23, 2004. 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 Hospice a 5-star CAHPS rating, with 92% saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Gentiva Hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, which is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Gentiva Hospice serves 82 ZIP codes from its Booneville, Mississippi location in Prentiss County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 82 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Gentiva Hospice is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS survey and process measures are better indicators of a hospice's performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gentiva Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 23, 2004.
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, typically when a person is expected to have six months or less to live if the illness runs 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 curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medications and treatments aimed at managing symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify care settings for Gentiva Hospice; please contact the hospice at (662) 844-9725 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start hospice care, contact Gentiva Hospice directly at (662) 844-9725 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to the state average, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Gentiva Hospice at (662) 844-9725 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify Gentiva Hospice's certification and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251594?state=MS.
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.