Omaha Senior AdvisorGentiva I is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 300 in Omaha, NE 68114. It has been certified since 1997. It cares for about 47 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 9 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Nebraska average is 9.2. Family caregivers rate it 3 out of 5 stars. The index flags 2 areas where it is worse than the Nebraska average, starting with patients discharged alive after 180 days or more.
What is Gentiva I's Medicare record?
| Hospice | Gentiva I |
|---|---|
| Address | 444 Regency Parkway Drive, Suite 300, Omaha, NE 68114 |
| Phone | (402) 397-0990 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 281528 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 05/28/1997 |
How does Gentiva I score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Gentiva I scores 9 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Nebraska average it is better on 2 of the indicators below and worse on 2.
| Indicator | Gentiva I | Nebraska average | U.S. average | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 11% | 24.4% | 52.4% | Better |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 6.7% | 5.3% | 7.3% | About the same |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 48.9% | 31.6% | 37.4% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 0% | 6.5% | 8.5% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 4.4% | 2.4% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 16.3 min | 41 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 9% | 7.9% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 95.7% | 95.8% | 89.3% | About the same |
Separately, 98.5% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Nebraska average 97.6%) and 72.5% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Nebraska average 69.5%).
What do families say about Gentiva I?
80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Gentiva I; the Nebraska average is 85%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Gentiva I | Nebraska average | U.S. average | vs. Nebraska |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 77% | 82% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 73% | 80% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 91% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 89% | 92% | 91% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 66% | 75% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 78% | 84% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 80% | 85% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Gentiva I deliver care, and to whom?
43% of gentiva i's care is delivered in assisted living and its largest patient group by diagnosis is dementia (33%). 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 |
|---|---|
| In assisted living | 43% |
| In a skilled nursing facility | 40% |
| At home | 17% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Dementia | 33% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 24% |
| Cancer | 18% |
| Other conditions | 12% |
| Respiratory disease | 9% |
| Stroke | 8% |
Which Omaha-area ZIP codes does Gentiva I serve?
Gentiva I tells Medicare it serves 53 ZIP codes in Omaha and Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Saunders and Washington counties.
- 68002
- 68003
- 68005
- 68007
- 68008
- 68022
- 68023
- 68028
- 68029
- 68037
- 68046
- 68048
- 68058
- 68059
- 68064
- 68066
- 68069
- 68073
- 68104
- 68105
- 68106
- 68107
- 68108
- 68110
- 68111
- 68112
- 68114
- 68116
- 68117
- 68122
- 68123
- 68124
- 68127
- 68128
- 68130
- 68131
- 68132
- 68133
- 68134
- 68135
- 68136
- 68137
- 68138
- 68142
- 68144
- 68147
- 68152
- 68154
- 68157
- 68164
- 68304
- 68366
- 68648
What should you ask Gentiva I before choosing it?
Ask how eligibility is reviewed
48.9% of its live discharges came after six months or more of care (Nebraska average 31.6%). Ask how often the doctor recertifies eligibility and what support is offered if a patient is discharged.
Ask how long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 16.3 minutes per routine care day, against 41 minutes across Nebraska. Ask how long a typical visit lasts and whether the same nurse comes each time.
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.
Which other hospices serve Omaha, NE?
- Aseracare Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Chi Health at Home - Omaha — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Endless Journey, LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Oncare Hospice, LLC — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- St. Croix Hospice — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- St. Joseph Villa Homecare & Hospice — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in Omaha and Douglas, Sarpy, Cass, Saunders and Washington 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 281528 and has been since 1997.
What is Gentiva I's Hospice Care Index score?
9 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Nebraska average is 9.2.
How large is Gentiva I?
It cares for about 47 patients on an average day.
