Legacy Hospice Of The East, Llc
Demopolis, AL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 011604)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.92 — above state average)
Serves: 50 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (334) 218-1826 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers of patients at Legacy Hospice Of The East reported that 88% would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Alabama state average of 97.92.
Legacy Hospice Of The East serves 50 ZIP codes from its office in Demopolis, Alabama, in Marengo County. Families in that broader area may be within its service area, but should confirm coverage for their specific ZIP code directly with the hospice.
Yes, Legacy Hospice Of The East is Medicare-certified, with CCN 011604, certified since 2003. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Legacy Hospice Of The East, LLC is a for-profit hospice based in Demopolis, Alabama, in Marengo County. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 2003, and it serves 50 ZIP codes from its Demopolis office, indicating a fairly broad service area for families in the region.
CMS has not published a CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, but family caregiver survey results are available: 88% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice, as collected through the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a state average of 97.92 — placing it above the state average. CMS's care index score is listed as 9, and 74.0% of patients had visits in the last days of life, per the data provided.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as supplied; families are encouraged to review the source directly and contact the hospice for any additional questions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Legacy Hospice Of The East is Medicare-certified (CCN 011604), certified since August 28, 2003, and 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, 88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice's composite process score is 100.00, compared to an Alabama state average of 97.92, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 50 ZIP codes from its office in Demopolis, Alabama, in Marengo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 50 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Legacy Hospice Of The East is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and CAHPS survey results are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 28, 2003.
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 patients who have a terminal prognosis and have generally stopped seeking curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Hospice focuses on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life rather than curative treatment, but patients can still receive care for other conditions and can change their care plan.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact the hospice at (334) 218-1826 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (334) 218-1826 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about CAHPS survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care needs would be met; contact the hospice at (334) 218-1826 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review this hospice's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/011604?state=AL.
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.