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GENTLE SHEPHERD HOSPICE, INC
NPI 1720307747
Hospice Care, Community Based in Charlottesville, VA

Active since June 01, 2010
154 HANSEN RD, SUITE 202-C, CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22911(434) 220-6002(434) 202-1365 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 1, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Gentle Shepherd Hospice, Inc NPPES

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

GENTLE SHEPHERD HOSPICE, INC (NPI 1720307747) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Charlottesville, Virginia and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. The organization lists Donald Eckenroth, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720307747
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameGENTLE SHEPHERD HOSPICE, INC
Location Address154 HANSEN RD, SUITE 202-CCharlottesville, VA 22911-8839
Mailing Address6045 Peters Creek RdRoanoke, VA 24019-4029 · (540) 989-6265 · Fax (540) 989-1547
Phone(434) 220-6002
Fax(434) 202-1365
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDonald EckenrothPresident · (540) 989-6265
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2010
✔ NPI 1720307747 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · HSP-10172
154 HANSEN RD, Charlottesville, VA 22911
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare OSCAR/certification491527VA
Medicaid4910133VA

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Gentle Shepherd Hospice Inc (CMS certification number 491527), from CMS Care Compare.

Gentle Shepherd Hospice Inc

Hospice · Roanoke, VA
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number491527
CMS RegionRegion 3
Medicare-Certified SinceMay 17, 1995
Average Daily Census93patients per day on average
Location6045 Peters Creek RoadRoanoke, VA 24019 · Botetourt County
Phone(540) 989-6265
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
Home55%
Assisted living facility29%
Nursing facility15%
Skilled nursing facility0%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations1%
Patients with cancer
23%
Patients with dementia
27%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
9%
Patients with stroke
18%
Patients with other conditions
5%
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
227 patient stays
100%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
227 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
227 patient stays
99.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
90 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
227 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
97 patient stays
99%
Patient Treated with an Opioid Who Are Given a Bowel Regimen
41 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
227 patient stays
99.1%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
328 patient stays
30.2%
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.
7/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 58
60.2%
Early live discharges
National percentile 91
14.3%
Late live discharges
National percentile 33
33.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 65
9.5%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 99
12.7%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 48
$16,355
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 16
9.1 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 75
10.7%
Visits near death
National percentile 30
89%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KESWICK SLEEP INSTITUTE
Clinic/Center (Sleep Disorder Diagnostic)
154 HANSEN RD, SUITE 101
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22911
Albemarle County (434) 872-0222
DR. TERRY P MULLER PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
154 HANSEN RD, SUITE 202-D
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA 22911
Albemarle County (434) 296-2900

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 Gentle Shepherd Hospice, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gentle Shepherd Hospice, Inc is 1720307747. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2010.

Where is Gentle Shepherd Hospice, Inc located?

Gentle Shepherd Hospice, Inc is located at 154 Hansen Rd Suite 202-C, Charlottesville, VA 22911. The listed phone number is (434) 220-6002.

What is Gentle Shepherd Hospice, Inc's specialty?

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

Is Gentle Shepherd Hospice, Inc a Medicare-certified hospice?

Yes. Gentle Shepherd Hospice Inc is a Medicare-certified hospice (CMS certification number 491527), certified since May 17, 1995.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gentle Shepherd Hospice, Inc was last updated on June 1, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.