Gentiva I
Evansville, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151558)
CMS process measure: 96.96 (state average 97.51 — at state average)
Serves: 75 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (812) 476-8990 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gentiva I received 4 stars from family caregivers in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.96 is about at the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Gentiva I serves 75 ZIP codes from its office in Evansville, Indiana, in Vanderburgh County.
Yes, Gentiva I is Medicare-certified (CCN 151558, 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 Evansville, Indiana, in Vanderburgh County. It has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 1997, meaning it has provided hospice services under Medicare oversight for many years.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave Gentiva I an overall rating of 4 stars. Among families surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 83% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the direct experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which tracks whether core hospice care processes were delivered, Gentiva I scored 96.96, which CMS classifies as at the state average compared to Indiana's average of 97.51. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 73.4% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on published Care Compare data.
Gentiva I's service area spans 75 ZIP codes, indicating a fairly broad reach from its Evansville office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often happens when patient counts are too small to report reliably — this does not indicate poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Gentiva I is Medicare-certified (CCN 151558) since January 1, 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?
Family caregivers gave Gentiva I a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it and 83% 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 composite process score is 96.96, which CMS rates as at the state average compared to Indiana's average of 97.51.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Gentiva I serves 75 ZIP codes from its Evansville, Indiana office in Vanderburgh County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 75 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 is reported by CMS but does not by itself indicate quality; check the CAHPS and process scores for that.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gentiva I has been Medicare-certified since January 1, 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, while hospice care is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor determines life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing care on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and can leave hospice care if their wishes change.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for Gentiva I; please contact the hospice at (812) 476-8990 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To start care, contact Gentiva I directly at (812) 476-8990 and verify certification and services on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to state averages, its service area, and how care begins — you can review Gentiva I's published figures here and call (812) 476-8990 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Gentiva I (CCN 151558) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151558?state=IN 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.