Legacy Hospice
Charlottesville, VA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 491593)
CMS process measure: 90.56 (state average 96.57 — below state average)
Serves: 293 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (434) 970-7776 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Legacy Hospice received a 4-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 86% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 90.56 is below the Virginia state average of 96.57.
Legacy Hospice serves 293 ZIP codes from its Charlottesville, Virginia office in Albemarle County.
Yes, Legacy Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 491593, certified since 2009. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Legacy Hospice is a Medicare-certified hospice serving Charlottesville, Virginia and the surrounding Albemarle County area. Its ownership type is listed as "Other" in CMS Care Compare records, and it has been Medicare-certified since May 12, 2009.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, Legacy Hospice received a 4-star caregiver rating. Among families surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 85% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On the CMS composite process measure, Legacy Hospice scored 90.56, which is below the Virginia state average of 96.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 71.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Legacy Hospice's service area is broad, covering 293 ZIP codes from its Charlottesville office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice; families should check the Care Compare website for the most current vintage of these figures. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts and does not by itself indicate poor quality.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. No cost or fee information is included here; families should confirm coverage details directly with Medicare or the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Legacy Hospice?
Yes. Legacy Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 491593), certified since May 12, 2009, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about Legacy Hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey gives Legacy Hospice a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 86% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 85% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does Legacy Hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Legacy Hospice's CMS composite process score is 90.56, which is below the Virginia state average of 96.57. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 71.5% of patients received visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does Legacy Hospice serve?
Legacy Hospice serves 293 ZIP codes from its Charlottesville, Virginia office in Albemarle County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 293 this hospice reports serving.
Is Legacy Hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists Legacy Hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CAHPS ratings and quality measures.
How long has Legacy Hospice been Medicare-certified?
Legacy Hospice has been Medicare-certified since May 12, 2009.
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 patients who have chosen to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, 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 to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean a patient's care or support is stopped, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Legacy Hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (434) 970-7776 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with Legacy Hospice?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Legacy Hospice at (434) 970-7776 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, quality measure scores compared to the state average, service area, and how care is provided; contact Legacy Hospice at (434) 970-7776 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Legacy Hospice directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/491593?state=VA to review its published CMS ratings and measures.
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.