Legacy Hospice Of The South
Selmer, TN · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 441607)
CMS process measure: 99.63 (state average 98.92 — at state average)
Serves: 34 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (731) 646-1213 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Legacy Hospice Of The South 4 out of 5 stars in the CMS survey, with 88% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.63 is at the Tennessee state average of 98.92.
Legacy Hospice Of The South serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Selmer, Tennessee, in McNairy County.
Yes, Legacy Hospice Of The South is Medicare-certified (CCN 441607, certified since December 6, 2022), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Legacy Hospice Of The South is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Selmer, Tennessee (McNairy County), certified since December 6, 2022, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 441607. The CMS data provided does not specify whether this hospice is for-profit, non-profit, or government-run; families can confirm ownership directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare.
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, family caregivers gave Legacy Hospice Of The South an overall rating of 4 stars. Among those surveyed, 88% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86% rated their experience 9 or 10 on a 10-point scale. These figures reflect family caregiver experience as reported to CMS, not clinical outcomes.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, Legacy Hospice Of The South scored 99.63, which CMS characterizes as at the Tennessee state average of 98.92. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and notes that 83.0% of patients received visits in the final days of life, based on the data supplied.
Legacy Hospice Of The South's service area, per this listing, covers 34 ZIP codes from its Selmer office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are included here beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as provided in this listing; where a measure is not included, CMS may not have published it, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Legacy Hospice Of The South is Medicare-certified (CCN 441607) since December 6, 2022, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients who are eligible and certified by a doctor.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, family caregivers gave this hospice 4 out of 5 stars, with 88% 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 composite process score is 99.63, which CMS lists as at the Tennessee state average of 98.92. CMS also reports a care index score of 10 and that 83.0% of patients received visits in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to this listing, Legacy Hospice Of The South serves 34 ZIP codes from its office in Selmer, Tennessee, in McNairy County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 34 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
This information was not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the hospice at (731) 646-1213 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm ownership type.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Legacy Hospice Of The South has been Medicare-certified since December 6, 2022.
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 people 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, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This was not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Legacy Hospice Of The South at (731) 646-1213 or check Medicare Care Compare for details on care settings.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data does not include enrollment steps; contact Legacy Hospice Of The South directly at (731) 646-1213 to ask about starting care, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, its service area, and how long it has been Medicare-certified — all of which are addressed in this listing where CMS has published the data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view CMS's official listing for Legacy Hospice Of The South at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/441607?state=TN.
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.