Homecare Hospice North Llc Dba Legacy Hospice Of The South
New Albany, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251682)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 63 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 539-7339 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers who responded to the CMS survey for Legacy Hospice of the South said they would definitely recommend it 87% of the time, and the hospice scored 100.00 on the CMS composite process measure, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in this data.
Legacy Hospice of the South serves 63 ZIP codes from its New Albany, Mississippi office in Union County. Families in this area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included.
Yes, Legacy Hospice of the South is Medicare-certified, with CCN 251682, certified since 2010. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Legacy Hospice of the South (Homecare Hospice North LLC), located in New Albany, Mississippi, in Union County, is a for-profit hospice that has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 2010. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice serves a broad area covering 63 ZIP codes from its New Albany office.
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, which reflects the experiences of family caregivers, 87% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their overall experience a 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. CMS has not published a distinct overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided, which can happen when patient counts are small; this does not indicate poor quality.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, 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 9 and notes that 79.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data vintage available.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost or fee information is provided here beyond that. Families are encouraged to review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any specific questions, since staffing, facilities, and services are not detailed in this CMS dataset.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Legacy Hospice of the South is Medicare-certified (CCN 251682), since September 29, 2010. 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, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 85% rated their experience a 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall star rating for this hospice in the available data.
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 Mississippi's state average of 97.83, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 79.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 63 ZIP codes from its office in New Albany, Mississippi, in Union County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 63 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Legacy Hospice of the South is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality; CMS survey results and quality measures are better indicators of patient experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 29, 2010.
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 generally for patients 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?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice provides care; please contact the hospice at (662) 539-7339 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice directly at (662) 539-7339 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about how caregivers rated their experience, how the hospice compares to the state average on quality measures, and what areas it serves — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare, along with contacting the hospice at (662) 539-7339 for further details.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can verify this hospice's current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251682?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.