Gentiva I
Blue Bell, PA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 391622)
CMS process measure: 98.86 (state average 95.55 — above state average)
Serves: 110 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (215) 619-7710 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Gentiva I a 4-star rating in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.86 is above the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55.
Gentiva I serves 110 ZIP codes from its office in Blue bell, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County.
Yes, Gentiva I is Medicare-certified (CCN 391622, since 1997); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gentiva I is a for-profit hospice located in Blue bell, Pennsylvania, serving families in Montgomery County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since July 30, 1997, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Gentiva I an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Gentiva I scored 98.86, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reported that visits occurred in the last days of life for 67.7% of patients in the measurement period, and the hospice's care index score was reported as 9.
Gentiva I's service area, as reflected in CMS data, covers 110 ZIP codes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient sample sizes rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Gentiva I?
Yes, Gentiva I is Medicare-certified (CCN 391622, since July 30, 1997). 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, Gentiva I received a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 87% saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Gentiva I's CMS composite process score is 98.86, compared to the Pennsylvania state average of 95.55, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Gentiva I serves 110 ZIP codes from its office in Blue bell, Pennsylvania, in Montgomery County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 110 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Gentiva I is organized as a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS survey and process measures are more direct indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gentiva I has been Medicare-certified since July 30, 1997.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to ease symptoms, 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?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical treatment for symptom relief and comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact Gentiva I at (215) 619-7710 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; contact Gentiva I at (215) 619-7710 and verify current details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how care processes compare to state averages, and the size of the service area — for Gentiva I, CMS reports a 4-star caregiver rating, a composite process score above the state average, and a 110-ZIP service area; for anything else, contact the hospice directly at (215) 619-7710.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Gentiva I (CCN 391622) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/391622?state=PA to confirm current CMS-reported 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.