Legacy Hospice Of The South - Grenada
Grenada, MS · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 251592)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 97.83 — above state average)
Serves: 29 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (662) 226-4246 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Legacy Hospice Of The South - Grenada, often due to a small number of surveyed patients, so no star rating or recommend percentage is currently available. On CMS's composite process measure, though, the hospice scored 100.00, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83.
Legacy Hospice Of The South - Grenada serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Grenada, Mississippi, located in Grenada County.
Yes, Legacy Hospice Of The South - Grenada is Medicare-certified (CCN 251592, since 2004). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Legacy Hospice Of The South - Grenada is a for-profit hospice based in Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi. It has been Medicare-certified since September 23, 2004, meaning it has met federal requirements to provide hospice care to Medicare beneficiaries for close to two decades.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Legacy Hospice Of The South - Grenada has not had CAHPS family caregiver survey results published, often because the hospice has too few surveyed patients for CMS to report a reliable figure. This is not an indication of poor quality; it simply means no star rating or percentage of families who would 'definitely recommend' or rate the hospice 9-10 is currently available from CMS for this location.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice follows recommended care processes, this hospice scored 100.00, compared to the Mississippi state average of 97.83 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 68.5% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Legacy Hospice Of The South - Grenada serves a wide area, covering 29 ZIP codes from its Grenada office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Legacy Hospice Of The South - Grenada is Medicare-certified under CCN 251592, since September 23, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, this hospice scored 100.00, above the Mississippi state average of 97.83. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and that 68.5% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 29 ZIP codes from its office in Grenada, Grenada County, Mississippi.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 29 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Legacy Hospice Of The South - Grenada is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS publishes it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since September 23, 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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, 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 giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings; please contact the hospice at (662) 226-4246 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 at (662) 226-4246 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about care settings, staffing, how quickly care can begin, and how quality measures compare to state averages; contact the hospice at (662) 226-4246 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Legacy Hospice Of The South - Grenada's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/251592?state=MS.
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.