Gentiva
Topeka, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171546)
CMS process measure: 98.73 (state average 95.71 — above state average)
Serves: 47 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (785) 246-6520 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said they would recommend Gentiva 78% of the time, and the hospice's composite process score of 98.73 is above the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS has not published a separate CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Gentiva serves 47 ZIP codes from its Topeka, Kansas office in Shawnee County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Gentiva is Medicare-certified, with CCN 171546, certified since December 5, 2001. 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 Topeka, Kansas, serving families in Shawnee County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since December 5, 2001 (CCN 171546), meaning it has met federal requirements for hospice care for over two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, 78% of family caregivers surveyed said they would definitely recommend Gentiva, and 73% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can occur when patient survey counts are small; this is not an indication of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Gentiva scored 98.73, above the Kansas state average of 95.71. CMS also reports that 78.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to available data.
Gentiva's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 47 ZIP codes from its Topeka office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Gentiva is Medicare-certified (CCN 171546) since December 5, 2001, 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 data, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Gentiva, and 73% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Gentiva's composite process score is 98.73, which is above the Kansas state average of 95.71.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Gentiva serves 47 ZIP codes from its Topeka, Kansas location in Shawnee County, based on CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 47 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; CMS survey and process measures offer a more direct look at care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gentiva has been Medicare-certified since December 5, 2001.
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 and is typically for patients expected to live six months or less if the illness runs its usual course.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Gentiva at (785) 246-6520 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact Gentiva at (785) 246-6520 to ask how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, the ZIP codes served, and how long the hospice has been Medicare-certified — all of which are addressed here using CMS data where available.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Gentiva's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171546?state=KS.
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.