Legacy Hospice Of The South
Starkville, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251638)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 338-0007 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Legacy Hospice Of The South 4 stars in the CMS CAHPS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Legacy Hospice Of The South serves 48 ZIP codes from its office in Starkville, Mississippi, in Oktibbeha County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Legacy Hospice Of The South is Medicare-certified (CCN 251638, since 2007). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies that eligibility.
About this hospice
Legacy Hospice Of The South is a for-profit hospice serving families in and around Starkville, Mississippi, in Oktibbeha County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since January 16, 2007 (CCN 251638), and its care is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare CAHPS survey data, family caregivers who responded gave Legacy Hospice Of The South an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Legacy Hospice Of The South scored 100.00, compared to the Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 80.0% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the same data set.
Legacy Hospice Of The South reports serving 48 ZIP codes from its Starkville office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the survey and measurement period published by CMS at the time of this listing. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which often occurs because of small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Legacy Hospice Of The South is Medicare-certified (CCN 251638) since January 16, 2007, 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, family caregivers gave this hospice 4 stars overall; 88% said they would definitely recommend it and 85% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Legacy Hospice Of The South serves 48 ZIP codes from its office in Starkville, Oktibbeha County, Mississippi.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 48 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 doesn't determine quality by itself, so it's worth reviewing its CMS survey and quality measures alongside this fact.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since January 16, 2007.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care is focused on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; contact Legacy Hospice Of The South at (662) 338-0007 and 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 Legacy Hospice Of The South directly at (662) 338-0007 for guidance.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice's quality measures compare to state averages, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are covered here using CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Legacy Hospice Of The South directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251638?state=MS to confirm current ratings and details.
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.