Magnolia Regional Health Center HH and Hospice Agency
93% would definitely recommend
68/ 100
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Legacy Hospice of the South (* Deemed )
Hospice · 301 E Waldron Street, Corinth, MS 38834
Not rated Family caregiver survey rating
61/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 02/15/1999 · CCN 251552
- Rank in Corinth
- #2 of 2 hospices
- Rank in Mississippi
- #39 of 78 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 66 patients
- County
- Alcorn
- Service area
- 79 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 | 72.6% | — | 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 2 of 7 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 82% | 84% | 82% | About the same |
| Always provided timely help | 86% | 82% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 90% | 92% | 91% | About the same |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 91% | 91% | 91% | About the same |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 82% | 80% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 84% | 85% | 83% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend | 80% | 87% | 85% | Worse |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 6 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) | 46.5% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 3.8% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 50% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 4.7% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $18,210 | — | $19,227 | Better |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 12.3 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 4.5% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 92.2% | — | 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
Cancer22%
Dementia19%
Stroke5%
Heart/circulatory disease26%
Respiratory disease13%
Other conditions16%
Where care is provided
Private home80%
Assisted living6%
Nursing facility12%
Skilled nursing facility1%
Inpatient hospital1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (79)
38008, 38042, 38052, 38061, 38301, 38308, 38310, 38315, 38326, 38332, 38334, 38339, 38340, 38345, 38351, 38352, 38357, 38359, 38361, 38367, 38368, 38370, 38372, 38375, 38379, 38603, 38610, 38611, 38625, 38629, 38633, 38634, 38635, 38637, 38642, 38647, 38652, 38659, 38661, 38663, 38666, 38674, 38683, 38801, 38821, 38824, 38828, 38829, 38833, 38834, 38835, 38839, 38841, 38843, 38846, 38847, 38848, 38849, 38850, 38851, 38852, 38855, 38858, 38859, 38860, 38862, 38863, 38865, 38866, 38870, 38873, 38878, 38916, 39702, 39730, 39740, 39746, 39751, 39756
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Frequently asked questions
Is Legacy Hospice of the South (* Deemed ) Medicare-certified?
Yes. Legacy Hospice of the South (* Deemed ) (CMS Certification Number 251552) has been Medicare-certified since 02/15/1999, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Legacy Hospice of the South (* Deemed ) compare to other hospices in Corinth?
Legacy Hospice of the South (* Deemed ) ranks #2 of 2 hospices based in Corinth on the Scorecard score.
What areas does Legacy Hospice of the South (* Deemed ) serve?
Legacy Hospice of the South (* Deemed ) reports serving 79 ZIP codes to CMS, including 38008, 38042, 38052, 38061, 38301. Call (662) 286-5333 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 (* Deemed ). Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.