Legacy Hospice Inc
Lima, OH · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 361716)
CMS process measure: 91.3 (state average 97.03 — below state average)
Serves: 32 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (567) 940-9320 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 81% would definitely recommend Legacy Hospice Inc, and 79% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Legacy Hospice Inc scored 91.30, below the Ohio state average of 97.03.
Legacy Hospice Inc serves 32 ZIP codes from its Lima, Ohio office in Allen County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Legacy Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 361716, since November 13, 2021); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Legacy Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice based in Lima, Ohio, serving families in Allen County and beyond. It has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 2021 (CCN 361716). Because it is Medicare-certified, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 81% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 79% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate overall CAHPS star rating figure in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of recommended care processes, Legacy Hospice Inc scored 91.30, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 23.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the most recent published CMS data.
Legacy Hospice Inc's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 32 ZIP codes from its Lima, Ohio office. All figures above are drawn directly from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source data and confirm current details directly with the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Legacy Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 361716) since November 13, 2021, 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?
According to CMS Care Compare, 81% of surveyed family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Legacy Hospice Inc, and 79% rated their overall 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 91.30, compared to the Ohio state average of 97.03, placing it below the state average on this measure per CMS data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Legacy Hospice Inc serves 32 ZIP codes from its Lima, Ohio office in Allen County, according to CMS Care Compare.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 32 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Legacy Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS's published quality and survey measures are the best way to compare hospices regardless of ownership.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Legacy Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 2021, according to CMS records.
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 focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and typically have a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Legacy Hospice Inc delivers care; please contact the hospice at (567) 940-9320 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available here does not describe the intake process; please contact Legacy Hospice Inc directly at (567) 940-9320 for that information and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about family caregiver satisfaction survey results, CMS quality measure scores compared to state averages, and the hospice's service area — all of which are published on Medicare Care Compare and can be discussed directly with the hospice at (567) 940-9320.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Legacy Hospice Inc directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/361716?state=OH to review its current CMS-published 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.