Gentiva Hospice – Topeka | Topeka, KS

Q: Is Gentiva Hospice – Topeka in a walkable area?

Gentiva Hospice – Topeka has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: What is the phone number of Gentiva Hospice – Topeka?

(785) 246-6520 will put you in contact with the team at Gentiva Hospice – Topeka.

Q: Is Gentiva Hospice – Topeka Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Gentiva Hospice – Topeka is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

Overview of Gentiva Hospice – Topeka

Gentiva Hospice – Topeka is a Kansas-based hospice provider specializing in end-of-life care for terminally ill patients and support services for their families. The facility operates as part of Gentiva, a national organization offering hospice, palliative medicine, and personal home care.

The facility’s care model emphasizes personalized attention through maintained nurse-to-patient ratios and available on-call nursing support alongside scheduled routine visits. The organization highlights its role as an industry participant in hospice and palliative care, with staff trained to address both clinical needs and family counseling regarding end-of-life decisions and care pathways. The service philosophy includes pain management, symptom relief, and emotional support across the hospice stay.

Topeka’s geography scores 45 on walkability assessments; low enough to require automotive transportation for most errands, though scattered nearby services may be reachable on foot. The facility ranks 199 among 363 Kansas hospice and home health providers on the walk score index.

The facility does not hold Medicare or Medicaid certification through CMS, meaning it operates as a private-pay or insurance-based provider outside federal certification pathways. Families and potential patients need to call and ask for information regarding operational details.

Gentiva Hospice – Topeka serves families in the Topeka area navigating terminal illness and requiring professional hospice support, leveraging the infrastructure and protocols of a national hospice network while operating at the local service level.

(785) 246-6520

Walk Score: 45 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Frail Elderly Waiver

Kansas Medicaid FE Waiver

Age 65+

General Kansas resident, Medicaid-eligible, nursing home- level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires care level assessment.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Senior Care Act

Kansas SCA

Age 60+

General Kansas resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$1,800/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $2,000 individual

Limited funding; waitlists common.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Homemaker services

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Kansas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General Kansas resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Kansas NFCSP Respite Care

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Kansas resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

11 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Caregiver training

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Kansas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General Kansas resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

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Is Gentiva Hospice – Topeka in a walkable area?

Gentiva Hospice – Topeka has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the phone number of Gentiva Hospice – Topeka?

(785) 246-6520 will put you in contact with the team at Gentiva Hospice – Topeka.

Is Gentiva Hospice – Topeka Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Gentiva Hospice – Topeka is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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