Gentiva is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 1911 Corporate Drive Suite 104 in San Marcos, TX 78666. It has been certified since 1996. It cares for about 47 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Texas average is 8.4. The index flags 2 areas where it is worse than the Texas average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Gentiva's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Gentiva |
|---|---|
| Address | 1911 Corporate Drive Suite 104, San Marcos, TX 78666 |
| Phone | (512) 392-9138 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 451640 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/14/1996 |
How does Gentiva score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Gentiva scores 10 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Texas average it is better on 2 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Gentiva | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 65.1% | 62% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 5.7% | 7.6% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 39.6% | 36.9% | 37.4% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 3.8% | 12.1% | 8.5% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 0% | 2% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 8.6 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 7.9% | 7.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95.2% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 99.4% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 69.5% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Texas average 51%).
What do families say about Gentiva?
88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Gentiva; the Texas average is 83%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Gentiva | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 87% | 81% | 82% | Better |
| Team always provided timely help | 82% | 77% | 78% | Better |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 94% | 90% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 94% | 89% | 91% | Better |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 85% | 76% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 83% | 81% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 88% | 83% | 85% | Better |
Where does Gentiva deliver care, and to whom?
67% of gentiva's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is heart and circulatory disease (29%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| At home | 67% |
| In a nursing facility | 18% |
| In assisted living | 14% |
| Other locations | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Heart and circulatory disease | 29% |
| Cancer | 23% |
| Other conditions | 19% |
| Dementia | 17% |
| Respiratory disease | 11% |
Which Austin-area ZIP codes does Gentiva serve?
Gentiva tells Medicare it serves 9 ZIP codes in Austin and Travis, Williamson and Hays counties.
- 78610
- 78619
- 78620
- 78640
- 78666
- 78676
- 78737
- 78749
- 78751
What should you ask Gentiva before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
65.1% of Gentiva's patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 62% across Texas. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask how long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 8.6 minutes per routine care day, against 11.6 minutes across Texas. Ask how long a typical visit lasts and whether the same nurse comes each time.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
Which other hospices serve San Marcos, TX?
- Halcyon Home — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Heart to Heart Hospice of San Marcos LLC — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Christus Hospice - Central Texas — Hospice Care Index 8 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in Austin and Travis, Williamson and Hays counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Gentiva Medicare-certified?
Yes. Gentiva is certified by Medicare under provider number 451640 and has been since 1996.
What is Gentiva's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Gentiva?
It cares for about 47 patients on an average day.
