Legacy Hospice Of The South - Batesville
Batesville, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251628)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 43 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 578-8177 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 87% would definitely recommend Legacy Hospice Of The South - Batesville, and 81% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, this hospice scored 100.00, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Legacy Hospice Of The South - Batesville serves 43 ZIP codes from its Batesville, Mississippi office in Panola County.
Yes, Legacy Hospice Of The South - Batesville is Medicare-certified (CCN 251628, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Legacy Hospice Of The South - Batesville is a for-profit hospice based in Batesville, Mississippi, serving families in Panola County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 17, 2006 (CCN 251628).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 87% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 81% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating figure separate from these percentages in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process quality measure, Legacy Hospice Of The South - Batesville scored 100.00, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing this hospice above the state average on this measure. A related care index score of 10 was also reported, along with a figure showing 77.0% of patients had visits in their last days of life, based on CMS data.
The hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 43 ZIP codes radiating from its Batesville office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this are included here. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data and reflect the vintage of that published dataset. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Legacy Hospice Of The South - Batesville has been Medicare-certified since August 17, 2006 (CCN 251628), 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 87% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
This hospice scored 100.00 on CMS's composite process measure, compared to a Mississippi state average of 97.83, placing it above the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Based on CMS data, this hospice serves 43 ZIP codes from its office in Batesville, Mississippi, in Panola County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 43 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Legacy Hospice Of The South - Batesville is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and survey results are better indicators of experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 17, 2006.
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 and quality of life when curative treatment is no longer being pursued and a doctor has certified a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing an illness; it does not mean giving up care, support, or medical attention.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (662) 578-8177 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (662) 578-8177 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, CMS quality measures, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can review this hospice's published CMS figures above and confirm further details by calling (662) 578-8177.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Legacy Hospice Of The South - Batesville directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251628?state=MS 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.