Gentiva
Stockbridge, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111528)
CMS process measure: 95.41 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 55 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (770) 389-5760 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Gentiva, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process quality measure, Gentiva scored 95.41, above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Gentiva serves 55 ZIP codes from its office in Stockbridge, Georgia, in Henry County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Gentiva is Medicare-certified (CCN 111528, certified since 1992); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gentiva is a for-profit hospice located in Stockbridge, Georgia, serving families in Henry County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, Gentiva has been Medicare-certified since May 27, 1992, giving it a long history of caring for patients under the Medicare hospice benefit.
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (such as a star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10) for Gentiva. This is often the case when patient counts are too small to report reliably, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Gentiva scored 95.41, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 51.3% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the last days of life, according to the most recent published Care Compare data.
Gentiva's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 55 ZIP codes reachable from its Stockbridge office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond that are available here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with Gentiva and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Gentiva is Medicare-certified (CCN 111528), certified since May 27, 1992, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS survey results (star rating, percent who would recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Gentiva, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Gentiva's composite process score is 95.41, compared to a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes 51.3% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Gentiva serves 55 ZIP codes from its office in Stockbridge, Georgia, in Henry County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 55 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 of care; CMS quality measures and survey results offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gentiva has been Medicare-certified since May 27, 1992.
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 focuses on comfort rather than cure when a patient has a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; other medical care unrelated to the terminal diagnosis may still be provided.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where Gentiva delivers care; please contact Gentiva at (770) 389-5760 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the intake process; contact Gentiva directly at (770) 389-5760 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is delivered — contact Gentiva at (770) 389-5760 for specifics not covered by CMS data, and review the listing on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Gentiva (CCN 111528) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111528?state=GA to confirm current CMS-reported 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.