hospice in Altoona, PA

Gentiva II

400 Lakemont Park Boulevard, Suite 300, Altoona, PA 16602 · (814) 944-9724

★★★★★5
Much above 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 II at a glance

Gentiva II is a for-profit hospice in Altoona, Pennsylvania (Blair County).

CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.8.

93% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 86 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
For-Profit
Medicare-certified since
April 16, 2004
County
Blair County
CMS Certification Number
391657

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)5 / 53.8 / 53.7 / 5Better

Family survey

This facility90%Pennsylvania average83.4%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)90%83.4%82.7%Better
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)93%85.5%84.9%Better
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)77%76.5%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)85%78.9%77.8%Better
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)95%92.1%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)88%82.1%81.7%Better
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)95%91.5%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility98.8%Pennsylvania average92.8%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Pennsylvania and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)98.8%92.8%92.5%Better
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)79.9%61.2%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)998.9Average

Size

MeasureThis facilityPennsylvania avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day867867

Where this hospice provides care

At home38%Assisted living33%Skilled nursing facility0%Other0%Nursing facility29%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Gentiva II

  1. Adoration Hospice

    115 Union Avenue, Altoona, PA 16602 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  2. Aseracare Hospice

    1015 Logan Blvd, Altoona, PA 16602 · under 1 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  3. Family Hospice

    20 Sheraton Drive, Altoona, PA 16601 · 4.8 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  4. Village in Place Hospice

    429 South Market Street, Martinsburg, PA 16662 · 14.1 mi

    For-profit

    Not rated
  5. 365 Hospice LLC

    115 South Main Street, Carrolltown, PA 15722 · 18.8 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  6. Penn Hospice, INC

    313 West High Street Suite 210, Ebensburg, PA 15931 · 20.4 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Gentiva II's rating?

Gentiva II has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Pennsylvania hospices is 3.8 stars.

Where is Gentiva II and how do I contact it?

Gentiva II is at 400 Lakemont Park Boulevard, Suite 300, Altoona, PA 16602. Phone: (814) 944-9724.

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.