Colorado Springs Senior AdvisorGentiva I is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 6270 Lehman Dr Ste 150 in Colorado Springs, CO 80918. It has been certified since 2014. It cares for about 67 patients on an average day, making it a mid-sized hospice. It scores 10 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Colorado average is 9.5. Family caregivers rate it 4 out of 5 stars. The index flags 1 area where it is worse than the Colorado average, starting with patients discharged alive after 180 days or more.
What is Gentiva I's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Gentiva I |
|---|---|
| Address | 6270 Lehman Dr Ste 150, Colorado Springs, CO 80918 |
| Phone | (719) 330-6652 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 061583 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 01/24/2014 |
How does Gentiva I score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Gentiva I scores 10 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Colorado average it is better on 2 of the indicators below and worse on 1.
| Indicator | Gentiva I | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 24.1% | 49.4% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 8.1% | 7.9% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 44.1% | 32.6% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 7.5% | 4.9% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.6% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 11.8 min | 13 min | 19.9 min | About the same |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 7.1% | 8.2% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 97.1% | 92.8% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 96.4% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Colorado average 96.4%) and 71.6% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Colorado average 62.3%).
What do families say about Gentiva I?
88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Gentiva I; the Colorado average is 84%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Gentiva I | Colorado average | U.S. average | vs. Colorado |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 83% | 81% | 82% | About the same |
| Team always provided timely help | 76% | 75% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 93% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 93% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 82% | 74% | 76% | Better |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 86% | 82% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 88% | 84% | 85% | Better |
Where does Gentiva I deliver care, and to whom?
62% of gentiva i's care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is heart and circulatory disease (27%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| At home | 62% |
| In assisted living | 24% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 13% |
| In a nursing facility | 1% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Heart and circulatory disease | 27% |
| Cancer | 18% |
| Dementia | 18% |
| Respiratory disease | 16% |
| Other conditions | 16% |
| Stroke | 7% |
Which Colorado Springs-area ZIP codes does Gentiva I serve?
Gentiva I tells Medicare it serves 34 ZIP codes in Colorado Springs and El Paso and Teller counties.
- 80132
- 80133
- 80808
- 80814
- 80817
- 80829
- 80831
- 80863
- 80864
- 80902
- 80903
- 80904
- 80905
- 80906
- 80907
- 80908
- 80909
- 80910
- 80911
- 80915
- 80916
- 80917
- 80918
- 80919
- 80920
- 80921
- 80922
- 80923
- 80924
- 80925
- 80926
- 80927
- 80928
- 80930
What should you ask Gentiva I before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
44.1% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Colorado average 32.6%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Ask how fast they can admit
Ask how soon after the call a nurse can come out, including evenings and weekends, and how quickly medications and equipment arrive.
Ask where inpatient care happens
When symptoms cannot be managed at home, hospice provides short inpatient stays. Ask which facility they use and how far it is from the family.
Which other hospices serve Colorado Springs, CO?
- Abode Hospice of Colorado — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Ahc Home Health and Hospice of Colorado Springs — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Compassus - Greater Colorado Springs — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Mountain Ridge Hospice, LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Pikes Peak Hospice and Palliative Care — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Colorado Palliative & Hospice Care of Colorado Springs, LLC — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in Colorado Springs and El Paso and Teller counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Gentiva I Medicare-certified?
Yes. Gentiva I is certified by Medicare under provider number 061583 and has been since 2014.
What is Gentiva I's Hospice Care Index score?
10 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Colorado average is 9.5.
How large is Gentiva I?
It cares for about 67 patients on an average day.
