Gentiva Iii
Indianapolis, IN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 151594)
CMS process measure: 98.61 (state average 97.51 — above state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (317) 272-0975 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS reported that 79% would definitely recommend Gentiva Iii, and its CMS composite process score of 98.61 is above the Indiana state average of 97.51. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Gentiva Iii serves 53 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis, Indiana office in Marion County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Gentiva Iii is Medicare-certified, with CMS Certification Number 151594, certified since June 9, 2006. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gentiva Iii is a for-profit hospice located in Indianapolis, Indiana, serving families in Marion County and the surrounding region. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 9, 2006, with CMS Certification Number (CCN) 151594.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 79% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 79% rated their overall experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when survey response counts are small; this should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, Gentiva Iii scored 98.61, compared to a state average of 97.51 for Indiana — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 63.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recently published CMS data.
Gentiva Iii's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 53 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage published by CMS at the time of this listing; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Gentiva Iii is Medicare-certified (CCN 151594) since June 9, 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 79% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Gentiva Iii, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Gentiva Iii's CMS composite process score is 98.61, compared to Indiana's state average of 97.51, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes 63.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Gentiva Iii serves 53 ZIP codes from its Indianapolis, Indiana office in Marion County, per CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Gentiva Iii is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS publishes quality measures separately for families to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gentiva Iii has been Medicare-certified since June 9, 2006.
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 for those with a terminal diagnosis who have typically chosen to stop curative treatment; both emphasize symptom relief and quality of life.
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 on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Gentiva Iii delivers care; contact the hospice at (317) 272-0975 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; contact Gentiva Iii at (317) 272-0975 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures compared to state averages, service area, and how care is delivered; contact Gentiva Iii at (317) 272-0975 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Gentiva Iii's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/151594?state=IN.
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.