Gentiva
Mineral Wells, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451703)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 38 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (940) 468-4194 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gentiva earned a 5-star CAHPS rating from family caregivers, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Gentiva serves 38 ZIP codes from its Mineral Wells, Texas office in Palo Pinto County.
Yes, Gentiva is Medicare-certified (CCN 451703), certified since 2001, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gentiva is a for-profit hospice based in Mineral Wells, Texas, serving families in Palo Pinto County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 2001, meaning it has met federal health and safety standards for hospice care for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Gentiva an overall rating of 5 stars. Ninety-one percent of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Gentiva scored 100.00, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports that 87.4% of patients received visits in their last days of life, a service-intensity indicator. A care index score of 9 was also reported by CMS.
Gentiva's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 38 ZIP codes reachable from its Mineral Wells office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and should be verified directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current vintage, since CMS updates these figures periodically and does not publish every measure for every hospice, often due to small patient counts.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Gentiva is Medicare-certified (CCN 451703) since June 7, 2001, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
Family caregivers gave Gentiva an overall CAHPS rating of 5 stars, with 91% saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Gentiva's composite process-of-care score is 100.00, above the Texas state average of 94.72, and CMS reports 87.4% of patients received visits in their last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Gentiva serves 38 ZIP codes from its office in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 38 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Gentiva is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS reports quality measures separately so families can compare regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gentiva has been Medicare-certified since June 7, 2001.
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 for those who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No; hospice shifts the focus from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life, but patients can still receive treatment for symptoms, pain, and other conditions.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for Gentiva; contact the hospice at (940) 468-4194 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Gentiva directly at (940) 468-4194 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about caregiver satisfaction scores, how quality measures compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how the hospice supports families — Gentiva can be reached at (940) 468-4194 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Gentiva (CCN 451703) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451703?state=TX to see the latest CMS-published 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.