Legacy Hospice, Inc
Osceola, AR · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 041568)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.84 — above state average)
Serves: 51 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (870) 563-9995 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 78% would definitely recommend Legacy Hospice, Inc, and 81% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, according to the CMS CAHPS survey. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Arkansas state average of 97.84.
Legacy Hospice, Inc serves 51 ZIP codes from its Osceola, AR office in Mississippi County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Legacy Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 041568, since 2004); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Legacy Hospice, Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Osceola, Arkansas, serving Mississippi County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 22, 2004.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 78% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data provided here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice performed a set of recommended care processes, Legacy Hospice, Inc scored 100.00, compared to the Arkansas state average of 97.84 — placing this hospice above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 76.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent published data.
Legacy Hospice, Inc's service area, per CMS records, covers 51 ZIP codes radiating from its Osceola office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no additional cost information is provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice, and families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current vintage of these measures.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Legacy Hospice, Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 041568) and has been since June 22, 2004. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, 78% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Legacy Hospice, Inc, and 81% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Legacy Hospice, Inc scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, above the Arkansas state average of 97.84. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes 76.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Legacy Hospice, Inc serves 51 ZIP codes from its office in Osceola, Mississippi County, Arkansas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 51 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Legacy Hospice, Inc is listed as a for-profit hospice in CMS records. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results offer more direct insight.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Legacy Hospice, Inc has been Medicare-certified since June 22, 2004.
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 focuses on comfort for people who are no longer pursuing curative treatment and are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy. Both aim to manage symptoms and support quality of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care, but rather choosing a different kind of care centered on comfort.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care. Please contact Legacy Hospice, Inc at (870) 563-9995 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps. Please contact Legacy Hospice, Inc at (870) 563-9995 to learn how to begin care, and verify information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction, how a hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, and the size of the service area — figures like these are available for Legacy Hospice, Inc through CMS Care Compare. For details specific to your situation, contact the hospice directly at (870) 563-9995.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Legacy Hospice, Inc (CCN 041568) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/041568?state=AR to confirm current CMS data.
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.