Gentiva I
Terre Haute, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151592)
CMS process measure: 96.94 (state average 97.51 — at state average)
Serves: 65 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (812) 478-3250 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gentiva I holds a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, with 94% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.94 is at the Indiana state average of 97.51.
Gentiva I serves 65 ZIP codes from its Terre Haute, Indiana office in Vigo County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Gentiva I is Medicare-certified, with CCN 151592, certified since March 7, 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Gentiva I is a for-profit hospice located in Terre Haute, Indiana, serving families in Vigo County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 7, 2006, and holds CCN 151592.
According to CMS Care Compare data based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of family caregivers, Gentiva I earned a 5-star caregiver rating. Ninety-four percent of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90 percent rated their overall experience of care a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect the experiences reported by the families who responded to the survey, as published by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the delivery of a set of core hospice care processes, Gentiva I scored 96.94, compared with a state average of 97.51 for Indiana. CMS characterizes this as being at the state average. The hospice also has a published care index score of 10, and CMS reports that 75.5% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the same data set.
Gentiva I's service area, per CMS records, spans 65 ZIP codes reachable from its Terre Haute office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. For current information, verify directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Gentiva I is Medicare-certified (CCN 151592), certified since March 7, 2006, 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?
Gentiva I received a 5-star rating on the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, with 94% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 90% rating their care 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 96.94, compared with Indiana's state average of 97.51 — CMS describes this as at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Gentiva I serves 65 ZIP codes from its Terre Haute, Indiana office in Vigo County, per CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 65 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 does not directly determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are the more direct indicators of a hospice's performance.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gentiva I has been Medicare-certified since March 7, 2006.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is comfort-focused care for people with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop treatments aimed at curing the illness.
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; it does not mean giving up medical attention or support during this time.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; please contact Gentiva I at (812) 478-3250 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available CMS data does not describe the enrollment process; please contact Gentiva I at (812) 478-3250 for details, and verify certification on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, staffing, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice's quality measures compare to the state average — Gentiva I's CMS-reported figures are outlined above, and additional details can be confirmed by calling (812) 478-3250.
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/151592?state=IN to review its current CMS-published ratings and measures.
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.