Legacy Hospice Of The South (* Deemed )
Corinth, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251552)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 79 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 286-5333 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers reported that 80% would definitely recommend Legacy Hospice Of The South, and it scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the available data.
Legacy Hospice Of The South serves 79 ZIP codes from its Corinth, MS office in Alcorn County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Legacy Hospice Of The South is Medicare-certified (CCN 251552, since 1999); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility. No further cost details are provided here.
About this hospice
Legacy Hospice Of The South (* Deemed) is a for-profit hospice based in Corinth, Mississippi, serving Alcorn County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 1999.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 80% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 84% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating figure for this hospice in the data provided, though the recommendation and rating percentages give families a sense of how caregivers experienced the care.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Legacy Hospice Of The South scored 100.00, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 72.6% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the available data.
The hospice reports serving 79 ZIP codes from its Corinth office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are included here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and may not reflect the most current update; families are encouraged to verify current figures directly on Care Compare or by calling the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Legacy Hospice Of The South is Medicare-certified (CCN 251552) and has been since February 15, 1999. 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?
According to CMS CAHPS survey data, 80% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83 — above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 79 ZIP codes from its Corinth, Mississippi office in Alcorn County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 79 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This hospice is organized as a for-profit entity, according to CMS data. Ownership type alone does not determine quality of care; CMS quality and survey measures are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since February 15, 1999, according to CMS records.
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 are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment; it is a care choice, not giving up.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The location of care is not specified in the available CMS data. Please contact the hospice at (662) 286-5333 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process. Please contact the hospice directly at (662) 286-5333 and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice compares to state averages on quality measures, and the ZIP codes served, all of which are reported by CMS Care Compare for this hospice.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Legacy Hospice Of The South directly using CCN 251552 at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251552?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.