Legacy Home Health Agency Inc
Corpus Christi, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451786)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 48 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (361) 855-0848 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Legacy Home Health Agency Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its CMS composite process score is 100.00, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Legacy Home Health Agency Inc serves 48 ZIP codes from its Corpus Christi, Texas office in Nueces County.
Yes, Legacy Home Health Agency Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 451786, since 2005). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Legacy Home Health Agency Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving Nueces County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since March 15, 2005 (CCN 451786).
CMS Care Compare does not include CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice — a star rating, percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and percentage rating it 9-10 are not published. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts and does not by itself indicate anything about the quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, Legacy Home Health Agency Inc scored 100.00, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. The hospice's care index score is 8, and CMS reports that 88.7% of patients received visits during the last days of life, based on the most recent Care Compare data available.
Legacy Home Health Agency Inc serves 48 ZIP codes from its Corpus Christi office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients whose doctor certifies their eligibility; this listing does not include cost information beyond that fact.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Legacy Home Health Agency Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 451786) and has been since March 15, 2005. 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts; this does not imply anything negative about care quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared to the Texas average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 88.7% of patients received visits during the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Legacy Home Health Agency Inc serves 48 ZIP codes from its Corpus Christi, Texas office in Nueces County.
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 does not directly determine quality of care, but it can be a factor families consider alongside CMS quality measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 15, 2005.
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 stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final phase of life.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care, since hospice teams continue to manage symptoms and support the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Legacy Home Health Agency Inc at (361) 855-0848 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Legacy Home Health Agency Inc at (361) 855-0848 to ask about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, services offered, and coverage area — for details specific to this hospice not covered here, contact Legacy Home Health Agency Inc at (361) 855-0848 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Legacy Home Health Agency Inc (CCN 451786) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451786?state=TX.
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.