hospice in Bakersfield, CA
Gentiva
5001 East Commerce Center Drive, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93309 · (661) 324-1232
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 at a glance
Gentiva is a for-profit hospice in Bakersfield, California (Kern County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the California average of 3.3.
81% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 85 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- May 10, 2000
- County
- Kern County
- CMS Certification Number
- 051740
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Worse |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 80% | 80.1% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 81% | 81.8% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 76% | 74.7% | 76.4% | Average |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 77% | 73.2% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 89% | 89.3% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 79% | 79.3% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 92% | 89% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 96.9% | 88.7% | 92.5% | Average |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 63.4% | 28.5% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 8.5 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | California avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 85 | 27 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gentiva's rating?
Gentiva has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for California hospices is 3.3 stars.
Where is Gentiva and how do I contact it?
Gentiva is at 5001 East Commerce Center Drive, Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93309. Phone: (661) 324-1232.
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.