hospice in Spirit Lake, IA

Gentiva

1370 Lake Street, Spirit Lake, IA 51360 · (712) 336-2941

★★★★★3
Average
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 Spirit Lake, Iowa (Dickinson County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, worse than the Iowa average of 4.

76% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 41 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
October 10, 2007
County
Dickinson County
CMS Certification Number
161586

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)3 / 54 / 53.7 / 5Worse

Family survey

This facility81%Iowa average85.6%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)81%85.6%82.7%Average
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)76%88.2%84.9%Worse
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)76%76.8%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)74%80.2%77.8%Average
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)91%93.2%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)74%83.2%81.7%Worse
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)87%93.4%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility99.1%Iowa average95.7%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Iowa and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)99.1%95.7%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)72.9%73.7%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)99.68.9Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityIowa avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day415667

Where this hospice provides care

At home13%Assisted living16%Skilled nursing facility70%Nursing facility1%Inpatient hospice0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Gentiva

  1. Lakes Regional Healthcare Hospice

    2301 Hwy 71 South, Spirit Lake, IA 51360 · under 1 mi

    Government

    Not rated
  2. St Croix Hospice

    802 Lake St, Ste 3, Spirit Lake, IA 51360 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  3. Avera at Home

    826 North Eighth Street, Estherville, IA 51334 · 14.3 mi

    Non-profit

    Not rated
  4. Avera @ Home of Spencer Hospital

    101 E 10th St, Spencer, IA 51301 · 19.7 mi

    Government

    Not rated
  5. Compassionate Care Hospice

    31361 State Highway 266, Worthington, MN 56187 · 28.1 mi

    Not rated
  6. Hospice of Palo Alto County

    3201 First Street, Emmetsburg, IA 50536 · 29.4 mi

    Government

    Not rated

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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 Iowa hospices is 4 stars.

Where is Gentiva and how do I contact it?

Gentiva is at 1370 Lake Street, Spirit Lake, IA 51360. Phone: (712) 336-2941.

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.