Gentiva
Wichita, KS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 171542)
CMS process measure: 98.83 (state average 95.71 — above state average)
Serves: 171 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (316) 559-2049 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gentiva received a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 91% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 98.83 is above the Kansas state average of 95.71.
Gentiva serves 171 ZIP codes from its Wichita, Kansas office in Sedgwick County.
Yes, Gentiva is Medicare-certified (CCN 171542, since 1999); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Gentiva is a Medicare-certified hospice provider based in Wichita, Kansas, serving Sedgwick County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, Gentiva has been Medicare-certified since May 4, 1999, and is classified as an "Other" ownership type.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Gentiva received a 4-star rating. Among surveyed family caregivers, 91% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 87% rated their overall experience with the hospice a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Gentiva scored 98.83, compared to the Kansas state average of 95.71 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 79.6% of patients received visits during the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Gentiva's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 171 ZIP codes, indicating a broad reach from its Wichita office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are provided here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Where a measure is not mentioned, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Gentiva is Medicare-certified (CCN 171542), certified since May 4, 1999. 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?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, Gentiva received a 4-star rating, with 91% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 87% rating their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Gentiva's CMS composite process score is 98.83, compared to the Kansas state average of 95.71, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Gentiva serves 171 ZIP codes from its office in Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 171 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Gentiva's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type is disclosed for transparency but is not itself an indicator of care quality.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Gentiva has been Medicare-certified since May 4, 1999, according to CMS records.
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 generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up all care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Gentiva at (316) 559-2049 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; please contact Gentiva directly at (316) 559-2049 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, CMS quality scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Gentiva at (316) 559-2049 for specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Gentiva's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/171542?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.