Legacy Hospice, Llc
Kennett, MO · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 261598)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 95.27 — above state average)
Serves: 82 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (573) 888-4946 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Legacy Hospice in Kennett, Missouri has a 5 out of 5 CAHPS family caregiver star rating, with 90% of caregivers saying they'd definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
Legacy Hospice, LLC serves 82 ZIP codes from its Kennett, Missouri office, located in Dunklin County. Families in this broader region may be eligible for care depending on their specific address.
Yes, Legacy Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified, with CCN 261598, certified since March 17, 2004. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Legacy Hospice, LLC is a for-profit hospice provider based in Kennett, Missouri, serving families in Dunklin County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since March 17, 2004 (CCN 261598), meaning it has met federal requirements for hospice care for two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare survey data, family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS star rating of 5 out of 5. Among surveyed caregivers, 90% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 86% rated their overall experience as 9 or 10 out of 10. These figures reflect the experiences reported by family caregivers of patients who received care from this hospice.
On the CMS composite process measure, which captures whether recommended care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to a Missouri state average of 95.27 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 74.4% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the most recent published data.
Legacy Hospice reports serving 82 ZIP codes from its Kennett, Missouri office, indicating a fairly broad service area within the region.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published for this hospice. Where a measure is not mentioned here, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Legacy Hospice, LLC is Medicare-certified (CCN 261598) since March 17, 2004, 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?
Family caregivers gave this hospice a CAHPS star rating of 5 out of 5, with 90% saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 100.00, above the Missouri state average of 95.27.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 82 ZIP codes from its Kennett, Missouri office in Dunklin County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 82 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 organization. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality and survey scores are the more direct indicators of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 17, 2004.
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 those with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to stop curative treatment.
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 giving up on care and support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided doesn't specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (573) 888-4946 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Please contact the hospice directly at (573) 888-4946 to learn about their intake process, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Consider asking about caregiver satisfaction scores, service area coverage, and how care needs are addressed; you can also compare this hospice's published CMS figures to others on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view this hospice's official profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/261598?state=MO.
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.