Gentiva
83% would definitely recommend
53/ 100
Not rated
Legacy Hospice of the South - Batesville
Hospice · 183 Highway 51 South, Batesville, MS 38606
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
66/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 08/17/2006 · CCN 251628
- Rank in Batesville
- #1 of 4 hospices
- Rank in Mississippi
- #29 of 78 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 53 patients
- County
- Panola
- Service area
- 43 ZIP codes (see list)
Quality of care
Quality measures: better than the national average on 3 of 3 reported measures, worse on 0.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Composite process measure (7 care processes) | 100% | 97.8% | 96.2% | Better |
| Visits in the last days of life | 77% | — | 48.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0-10) | 10 | 8.6 | 8.8 | Better |
The composite process measure covers 7 care processes at admission. The Hospice Care Index runs 0–10.
What families say (CAHPS Hospice survey)
Survey results: better than the national average on 5 of 7 reported measures, worse on 2.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 85% | 84% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 83% | 82% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 94% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 87% | 91% | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 81% | 80% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 81% | 85% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend | 87% | 87% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 4 of 10 reported measures, worse on 3.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 43.8% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 7.7% | — | 7.3% | About the same |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 29.2% | — | 37.4% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 12.3% | — | 8.5% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 1.5% | — | 2.1% | About the same |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $15,930 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 13.9 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 6.4% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 93.1% | — | 89.3% | Better |
These ten indicators are combined into the Hospice Care Index. Spending is per Medicare beneficiary.
Who this hospice cares for
Patient diagnoses
Cancer15%
Dementia29%
Heart/circulatory disease26%
Respiratory disease13%
Other conditions16%
Where care is provided
Private home72%
Assisted living9%
Nursing facility16%
Skilled nursing facility3%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (43)
38111, 38130, 38601, 38603, 38606, 38611, 38614, 38618, 38619, 38620, 38621, 38622, 38626, 38631, 38632, 38635, 38637, 38639, 38641, 38644, 38645, 38646, 38651, 38654, 38655, 38658, 38664, 38665, 38666, 38668, 38670, 38671, 38672, 38676, 38680, 38921, 38922, 38927, 38948, 38949, 38961, 38963, 38965
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Frequently asked questions
Is Legacy Hospice of the South - Batesville Medicare-certified?
Yes. Legacy Hospice of the South - Batesville (CMS Certification Number 251628) has been Medicare-certified since 08/17/2006, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Legacy Hospice of the South - Batesville compare to other hospices in Batesville?
Legacy Hospice of the South - Batesville ranks #1 of 4 hospices based in Batesville on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Legacy Hospice of the South - Batesville serve?
Legacy Hospice of the South - Batesville reports serving 43 ZIP codes to CMS, including 38111, 38130, 38601, 38603, 38606. Call (662) 578-8177 to confirm coverage of your address.
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (2026-09-23). Home Health Scorecard is not affiliated with Legacy Hospice of the South - Batesville. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.