Homecare Hospice, Llc Dba Legacy Hospice Of The South
Jackson, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251573)
CMS process measure: 99.27 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (601) 625-7840 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 90% would definitely recommend Legacy Hospice of the South, with 84% rating it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 99.27, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Legacy Hospice of the South serves 43 ZIP codes from its Jackson, Mississippi office in Hinds County.
Yes, Legacy Hospice of the South is Medicare-certified (CCN 251573, since 2003); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Legacy Hospice of the South, operated by Homecare Hospice, LLC, is a for-profit hospice based in Jackson, Mississippi, serving families in Hinds County and beyond. According to CMS Care Compare data, this hospice has been Medicare-certified since March 5, 2003.
In the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, 90% of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% gave it a rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific overall star rating for this hospice in the data provided, so families should check Care Compare directly for the most current figure.
On CMS's composite process measure — which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes — Legacy Hospice of the South scored 99.27, compared to the Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 64.9% of patients, and a care index score of 7 was reported. CMS has not published every possible quality measure for every hospice, often because of small patient counts, and a missing figure should never be read as a sign of poor quality.
This hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its Jackson, MS office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Legacy Hospice of the South is Medicare-certified (CCN 251573), certified since March 5, 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, 90% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 84% rated their 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 99.27, compared to the Mississippi state average of 97.83, which CMS categorizes as above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 43 ZIP codes from its Jackson, Mississippi office in Hinds County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 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 directly determine quality of care, but CMS publishes it as part of a hospice's public profile.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 5, 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 is for those who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; patients can still receive treatment for other conditions and can leave hospice if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data doesn't specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Legacy Hospice of the South at (601) 625-7840 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact Legacy Hospice of the South at (601) 625-7840 to ask about starting care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; contact Legacy Hospice of the South at (601) 625-7840 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Legacy Hospice of the South (CCN 251573) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251573?state=MS 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.