Legacy Hospice, Llc
Decatur, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 851536)
CMS process measure: 90 (state average 93.95 — below state average)
Serves: 33 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (404) 683-9844 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Legacy Hospice, LLC, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 90.00, below the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Legacy Hospice, LLC serves 33 ZIP codes from its Decatur, Georgia office in DeKalb County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Legacy Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 851536), certified since September 1, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Legacy Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice provider based in Decatur, Georgia, serving DeKalb County and the surrounding area. According to CMS Care Compare data, the hospice has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 2020 (CCN 851536).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice. This often occurs when a hospice has too few surveyed patient families for CMS to report reliable figures, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Legacy Hospice, LLC scored 90.00, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice. As with all CMS quality figures, these numbers reflect a specific reporting period on Medicare Care Compare and may not reflect the hospice's current performance.
Legacy Hospice, LLC reports serving 33 ZIP codes from its Decatur, Georgia office. Hospice care for eligible Medicare beneficiaries is covered under the Medicare hospice benefit when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to confirm current details, coverage area, and services directly with the hospice and on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Legacy Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 851536) since September 1, 2020, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent recommend) for this hospice, which often happens when there are too few surveyed families to report reliably.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Legacy Hospice, LLC scored 90.00, compared with a Georgia state average of 93.95, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 7.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Legacy Hospice, LLC serves 33 ZIP codes from its office in Decatur, DeKalb County, Georgia.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 33 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Legacy Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures and surveys are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Legacy Hospice, LLC has been Medicare-certified since September 1, 2020.
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 are typically expected to have a limited life expectancy.
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 abandoning medical or emotional support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Legacy Hospice, LLC at (404) 683-9844 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the admission process; contact Legacy Hospice, LLC at (404) 683-9844 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published figures and confirm details directly by calling (404) 683-9844.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Legacy Hospice, LLC (CCN 851536) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/851536?state=GA to see the most 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.