Gentiva

For-Profit15 years operating

Auburndale, Massachusetts — Middlesex County

Gentiva is an established for-profit hospice provider that scores well above average overall, ranking in the 53rd percentile in Massachusetts. They perform particularly well in end-of-life presence, clinical care practices, and family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in these areas. When speaking with them, ask about their approach to after-hours care, how they communicate changes in a patient's condition, and what support they offer to caregivers.

Wayven Quality Score

Excellent

Better than 53% of hospices in Massachusetts

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Quality breakdown

Three pillars that make up the overall score. Tap to explore individual measures.

Visits in last days of life68.3

State avg: 67.3

Pain screening100

State avg: 94.1

Pain assessment100

State avg: 94.1

Breathing difficulty screening100

State avg: 94.1

Breathing difficulty treatment100

State avg: 94.1

Bowel care for pain medication patients100

State avg: 94.1

Note: Family satisfaction scores are from the Massachusetts CAHPS Hospice Survey (state-level, not provider-specific). Providers in this state share these benchmarks.

Overall rating (9-10)80
Would recommend84
Timely care77
Team communication81
Respect91
Emotional & spiritual support91
Symptom management74
Caregiver training78
Treatment preferences documented100

State avg: 94.1

Beliefs & values addressed100

State avg: 94.1

9

HCI Score

out of 10

53%

Percentile

in Massachusetts

#37

State Rank

in Massachusetts

HCI composite score9

State avg: 9.3

HIS composite score100

State avg: 94.1

Continuous care / inpatient days0.3
Gaps in nursing visits41.3
Nurse care minutes per day12.7

About this provider

Gentiva performs strongly in Process Integrity, placing them among the better providers in Massachusetts.

Ask about their staffing approach for end-of-life visits — their current rate is below the state benchmark.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score
9 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days
0.3
Gaps in nursing visits
41.3
Nurse care minutes per day
12.7
Visits near death
93.1
Per-beneficiary spending
$14520

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score
100
Treatment preferences
100
Beliefs & values
100
Pain screening
100
Pain assessment
100
Dyspnea screening
100
Dyspnea treatment
100
Opioid bowel care
100

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life
68.3%
Nurse care minutes / day
12.7
Per-beneficiary spending
$14520
Avg daily census
37 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer
14%
Dementia
32%
Heart disease
12%
Respiratory
10%
Stroke
11%

Data Sources

CCN
221591
CMS Region
1

All scores come directly from CMS. Providers cannot edit or influence their profile on this site.

Contact

Auburndale, MA 02466

(617) 663-4997