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Gentiva

235 Garden Oaks Drive, Sw, Suite 235, Camden, AR 71701

For-Profit
33 Years Certified
35 Patients/Day

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235 Garden Oaks Drive, Sw, Suite 235
Camden, AR 71701

About Gentiva

Hospice overview and quality summary

Gentiva is a for-profit hospice care provider in Camden, AR, serving patients and families in Ouachita County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 1993, Gentiva has provided 33 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Gentiva serves an average of 35 patients per day, covering 30 ZIP codes across its service area. 66% 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 10 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 1 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Camden, AR, 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

Star RatingNot Rated
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since1993
CountyOuachita
Avg Daily Census35 patients
Service Area30 ZIP codes
HCI Score10/10
Affiliated Doctors1

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%

Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care

100.0%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

98.3%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

100.0%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

98.3%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

100.0%

Natl: 97.4%

Above Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

97.9%

Natl: 93.2%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

95.9%

Natl: 91.6%

Above Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

10/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Gentiva's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 10 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.

78.6% of Gentiva'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

94.1%

Natl: 89.5%

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Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

8.8

Natl: 13.4

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Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

6.6%

Natl: 9.2%

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Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

34.8%

Natl: 55.4%

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Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

11.8%

Natl: 7.2%

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Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

29.4%

Natl: 40%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

5.9%

Natl: 8%

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Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

0%

Natl: 2.3%

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CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

0%

Natl: 0.6%

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Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$18,138

Natl: $16,971

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Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Gentiva's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cardiovascular disease (27%), followed by cancer (25%), dementia (22%), respiratory disease (13%), other conditions (12%).

Cardiovascular Disease27%
Cancer25%
Dementia22%
Respiratory Disease13%
Other Conditions12%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Gentiva delivers 66% of its care in patients' homes, with 26% in nursing facility settings, 8% in skilled nursing settings. The hospice serves an average of 35 patients per day.

Patient's Home

66%

Nursing Facility

26%

Skilled Nursing

8%

Doctors at Gentiva

1 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Gentiva

What is the CMS rating for Gentiva?

Gentiva 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 primarily treat?

Gentiva's patient population includes cardiovascular disease (27%), cancer (25%), dementia (22%), respiratory disease (13%), other conditions (12%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Gentiva provide care?

Gentiva provides care in patient's home (66%), nursing facility (26%), skilled nursing (8%).

How large is Gentiva?

Gentiva serves an average of 35 patients per day and covers 30 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Gentiva?

1 physicians are affiliated with Gentiva.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·