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GENTIVA
NPI 1437397569
Hospice Care, Community Based in Auburndale, MA

Active since January 28, 2009CLIA 22D2042911 · Waiver
130 RUMFORD AVE STE 211, AUBURNDALE, MA 02466(617) 332-0813(617) 564-4080 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 3, 2023, Oct 6, 2022, Nov 21, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Gentiva NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

GENTIVA (NPI 1437397569) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Auburndale, Massachusetts and active in the NPI registry since January 2009. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through June 21, 2028 and lists Janet Combs, Vp Of Licensure, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437397569
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NamePEOPLEFIRST HOMECARE & HOSPICE OF MASSACHUSETTS, LLC
Location Address130 RUMFORD AVE STE 211Auburndale, MA 02466-1370
Mailing Address655 Brawley School Rd Ste 200Mooresville, NC 28117-9601 · (704) 664-2876 · Fax (704) 664-1306
Phone(617) 332-0813
Fax(617) 564-4080
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJanet CombsVp Of Licensure · (704) 662-1761
Enumeration DateJanuary 28, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 3, 20234 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 3, 2023
✔ NPI 1437397569 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · PENDING
130 RUMFORD AVE STE 211, Auburndale, MA 02466
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Other Names 2

Doing Business AsGentiva
Doing Business AsKindred Hospice

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid110089294AMA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 22D2042911

Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Massachusetts, LLC · Auburndale, MA
Active · expires Jun 21, 2028
CLIA Number22D2042911
Laboratory TypeHospice
Certificate Effective DateJune 22, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJune 21, 2028
Laboratory DirectorKelly Sanders
Laboratory Phone(704) 662-0416
Laboratory LocationPeoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Massachusetts, LLC130 Rumford Ave Ste 211, Auburndale, MA 02466
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Gentiva (CMS certification number 221591), from CMS Care Compare.

Gentiva

Hospice · Auburndale, MA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number221591
CMS RegionRegion 1
Medicare-Certified SinceNovember 8, 2010
Average Daily Census70patients per day on average
Location130 Rumford Avenue, Suite 211Auburndale, MA 02466 · Middlesex County
Phone(617) 663-4997
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home13%
Assisted living facility11%
Nursing facility1%
Skilled nursing facility73%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
18%
Patients with dementia
27%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
11%
Patients with respiratory disease
6%
Patients with stroke
5%
Patients with other conditions
16%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
280 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
280 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
280 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
90 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
280 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
199 patient stays
100%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
64 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
280 patient stays
100%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
392 patient stays
59.2%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
9/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 73
0.2%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 53
57.2%
Early live discharges
National percentile 73
9.2%
Late live discharges
National percentile 36
34.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 53
7.1%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 93
6.1%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 40
$15,038
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 45
11.8 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 67
9.6%
Visits near death
National percentile 30
89%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Massachusetts, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Massachusetts, LLC is 1437397569. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 28, 2009. The provider is doing business as Gentiva and Kindred Hospice.

Where is Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Massachusetts, LLC located?

Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Massachusetts, LLC is located at 130 Rumford Ave Ste 211, Auburndale, MA 02466. The listed phone number is (617) 332-0813.

What is Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Massachusetts, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Does Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Massachusetts, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 22D2042911) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 21, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Massachusetts, LLC a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Gentiva is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 221591), certified since November 8, 2010.

What insurance does Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Massachusetts, LLC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Massachusetts, LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Peoplefirst Homecare & Hospice Of Massachusetts, LLC was last updated on January 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.