Homecare Hospice South, Llc Dba Legacy Hospice Of The South
Hattiesburg, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251690)
CMS process measure: 97.48 (state average 97.83 — at state average)
Serves: 62 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 909-6105 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Families who responded to the CMS survey for Legacy Hospice of the South said they would definitely recommend it 87% of the time, and its composite process score of 97.48 is about at the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Legacy Hospice of the South serves 62 ZIP codes from its office in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in Forrest County.
Yes, Legacy Hospice of the South is Medicare-certified (CCN 251690), certified since July 8, 2014, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Legacy Hospice of the South (Homecare Hospice South, LLC), based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, is a for-profit hospice that has been Medicare-certified since July 8, 2014. It is located in Forrest County and reports serving 62 ZIP codes in its area, according to CMS Care Compare data.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 87% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS did not publish a distinct overall star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided; where a specific measure is not listed here, it means CMS has not published it for this hospice, often due to a small number of surveyed patients, and this should not be read as an indicator of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently the hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes — this hospice scored 97.48, which CMS characterizes as at the state average of 97.83 for Mississippi. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 60.9% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the available data.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported to CMS; families should confirm current details directly. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost or coverage specifics beyond that are provided here. This profile does not describe staff, facilities, or services beyond what CMS has published.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Legacy Hospice of the South is Medicare-certified (CCN 251690) since July 8, 2014, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for beneficiaries who are certified eligible by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 97.48, which CMS lists as at the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 62 ZIP codes from its office in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in Forrest County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 62 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS publishes separate quality and satisfaction measures for that purpose.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since July 8, 2014.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is generally for patients with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; other medical needs unrelated to the terminal condition can still be addressed, and patients can generally discuss options with their care team.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact them at (601) 909-6105 or verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice at (601) 909-6105 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how visits are scheduled in the final days of life, and how the hospice's quality measures compare to the state average — figures like these are available on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251690?state=MS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.