hospice in Birmingham, AL
Gentiva Birmingham
2550 Acton Road, Suite 110, Birmingham, AL 35243 · (205) 870-4340
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Gentiva Birmingham at a glance
Gentiva Birmingham is a for-profit hospice in Birmingham, Alabama (Jefferson County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Alabama average of 4.2.
82% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 536 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- August 27, 2008
- County
- Jefferson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 011675
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 84% | 86.5% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 82% | 88% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 75% | 81.6% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 79% | 83.4% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 92% | 93% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 85% | 86.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 91% | 91.9% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 97.2% | 98% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 62% | 71.2% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.3 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Alabama avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 536 | 127 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
Other hospices near Gentiva Birmingham
- ★★★★★5Much above average
Compassus Hospice and Palliative Care-Birmingham
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For-profit
★★★★★2Below averageAmedisys Hospice of Birmingham
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★★★★★4Above average- ★★★★★3Average
- Not rated
Aveanna Hospice of Pelham
245 Cahaba Valley Pkwy, Suite 110, Pelham, AL 35124 · 7.6 mi
★★★★★4Above average
Frequently asked questions
What is Gentiva Birmingham's rating?
Gentiva Birmingham has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Alabama hospices is 4.2 stars.
Where is Gentiva Birmingham and how do I contact it?
Gentiva Birmingham is at 2550 Acton Road, Suite 110, Birmingham, AL 35243. Phone: (205) 870-4340.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.