About Gentiva 1
Hospice overview and quality summary
Gentiva 1 is a for-profit hospice care provider in Duluth, MN, serving patients and families in St. Louis County and the surrounding area.
Gentiva 1 serves an average of 14 patients per day, covering 18 ZIP codes across its service area. 7% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.
The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 9 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 2 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.
When choosing hospice care in Duluth, MN, consider quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction surveys, the hospice's experience with your loved one's condition, and the service area. Since hospice care is typically delivered in the home, the responsiveness and availability of the care team are critical factors.
At a Glance
Quality Process Measures
CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks
Treatment Preferences Documented
Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented
100.0%
Natl: 99.5%
Beliefs & Values Addressed
Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care
100.0%
Natl: 98.3%
Pain Screening
Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission
95.6%
Natl: 98.3%
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment
100.0%
Natl: 94.8%
Dyspnea Screening
Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission
97.8%
Natl: 99.0%
Dyspnea Treatment
Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours
100.0%
Natl: 97.4%
Composite Process Score
Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures
95.6%
Natl: 91.6%
Hospice Care Index
Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures
Overall HCI Score
National average: 8.8/10
Gentiva 1's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 9 out of 10, above the national average of 8.8. This composite score reflects stronger-than-average performance across measures of nursing continuity, care transitions, and presence near death.
84.4% of Gentiva 1's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, significantly above the national average of 47.9%. This is one of the most meaningful quality indicators — having the hospice team present during the final hours provides critical comfort to both patients and families.
Visits Near Death
Patients with visits in last 3 days of life
99.1%
Natl: 89.5%
Nurse Care Minutes
Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day
19.3
Natl: 13.4
Weekend Nursing
Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends
8.5%
Natl: 9.2%
Gaps in Nursing Visits
Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits
6.8%
Natl: 55.4%
Early Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive within 3 days
0%
Natl: 7.2%
Late Live Discharges
Patients discharged alive after enrollment
45%
Natl: 40%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)
Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death
5%
Natl: 8%
Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)
Acute care admissions near death
0%
Natl: 2.3%
CHC/GIP Days
Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total
0%
Natl: 0.6%
Per-Beneficiary Spending
Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary
$21,694
Natl: $16,971
Patient Population
Primary diagnoses of hospice patients
Gentiva 1's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cardiovascular disease (25%), followed by stroke (25%), dementia (23%), other conditions (17%).
Care Settings
Where hospice care is delivered
Gentiva 1 delivers 7% of its care in patients' homes, with 65% in assisted living settings, 16% in nursing facility settings, 13% in skilled nursing settings. The significant proportion of facility-based care may reflect patients requiring higher levels of medical support or those without available home caregivers. The hospice serves an average of 14 patients per day.
Assisted Living
Nursing Facility
Skilled Nursing
Patient's Home
Doctors at Gentiva 1
2 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Gentiva 1
What is the CMS rating for Gentiva 1?
Gentiva 1 does not currently have a CMS star rating available. Approximately 69% of hospice providers lack sufficient survey data for a star rating.
What conditions does Gentiva 1 primarily treat?
Gentiva 1's patient population includes cardiovascular disease (25%), stroke (25%), dementia (23%), other conditions (17%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.
Where does Gentiva 1 provide care?
Gentiva 1 provides care in assisted living (65%), nursing facility (16%), skilled nursing (13%), patient's home (7%).
How large is Gentiva 1?
Gentiva 1 serves an average of 14 patients per day and covers 18 ZIP codes in its service area.
How many doctors are affiliated with Gentiva 1?
2 physicians are affiliated with Gentiva 1.
Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·