Gentiva I
Colorado Springs, CO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 061583)
CMS process measure: 96.36 (state average 96.4 — at state average)
Serves: 54 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (719) 330-6652 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gentiva I holds a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.36 is about at the Colorado state average of 96.40.
Gentiva I serves 54 ZIP codes from its Colorado Springs, Colorado office in El Paso County. Families should contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Gentiva I is Medicare-certified, with CCN 061583, certified since January 24, 2014. 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 serving Colorado Springs, Colorado and the surrounding El Paso County area. It has been Medicare-certified since January 24, 2014, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 061583. According to CMS Care Compare data, Gentiva I currently serves 54 ZIP codes from its Colorado Springs office.
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, which reflects the experience of family caregivers, Gentiva I received a 4-star rating. Among survey respondents, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were followed, Gentiva I scored 96.36, compared to the Colorado state average of 96.40 — placing it at the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 71.6% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life, based on CMS's published measures.
These figures come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the most recent published vintage available. Where a measure is not listed here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which can happen simply because of small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost information is provided here. Families should contact Gentiva I directly and consult Medicare Care Compare to confirm current details and services.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Gentiva I?
Yes. Gentiva I is Medicare-certified (CCN 061583, certified since January 24, 2014), 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Gentiva I received a 4-star rating, with 88% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their overall experience a 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 96.36, compared to a Colorado state average of 96.40, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Gentiva I serves 54 ZIP codes from its Colorado Springs, Colorado office in El Paso County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 54 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Gentiva I is a for-profit hospice; ownership type doesn't directly determine quality, but CMS publishes it for transparency alongside its quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gentiva I has been Medicare-certified since January 24, 2014.
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 and is typically for patients with a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal 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 treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care locations for Gentiva I; please contact the hospice at (719) 330-6652 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided doesn't describe intake steps; please contact Gentiva I at (719) 330-6652 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 scores, how care processes compare to state averages, and the hospice's service area — all of which are reported here from CMS data; for specifics not covered, contact the hospice directly.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Gentiva I directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/061583?state=CO to confirm 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.