Gentiva
83% would definitely recommend
46/ 100
Legacy Hospice of the South
Hospice · 1111 Stark Road, Starkville, MS 39759
Family caregiver survey rating
70/ 100
Above average
At a glance
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified
- Since 01/16/2007 · CCN 251638
- Rank in Starkville
- #1 of 2 hospices
- Rank in Mississippi
- #24 of 78 scored hospices
- Average daily census
- 104 patients
- County
- Oktibbeha
- Service area
- 48 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 | 80% | — | 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 6 of 7 reported measures, worse on 1.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 84% | 84% | 82% | Better |
| Always provided timely help | 81% | 82% | 78% | Better |
| Always treated patient with respect | 94% | 92% | 91% | Better |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 89% | 91% | 91% | Worse |
| Always got help for pain and symptoms | 82% | 80% | 76% | Better |
| Rated hospice 9 or 10 out of 10 | 85% | 85% | 83% | Better |
| Would definitely recommend | 88% | 87% | 85% | Better |
Hospice Care Index details
Claims-based indicators: better than the national average on 5 of 10 reported measures, worse on 4.
| Measure | This provider | State | National | vs. national |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous home care or inpatient care provided (% days) | 0.1% | — | 0.5% | About the same |
| Gaps in nursing visits (% elections) (lower is better) | 35.6% | — | 52.4% | Better |
| Early live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 3.6% | — | 7.3% | Better |
| Late live discharges (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 48.2% | — | 37.4% | Worse |
| Burdensome transitions, type 1 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 2.7% | — | 8.5% | Better |
| Burdensome transitions, type 2 (% live discharges) (lower is better) | 0% | — | 2.1% | Better |
| Per-beneficiary spending ($) (lower is better) | $24,276 | — | $19,227 | Worse |
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 13.2 | — | 19.9 | Worse |
| Skilled nursing minutes on weekends (% of minutes) | 5.6% | — | 9.6% | Worse |
| Visits near death (% of decedents) | 96.5% | — | 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
Cancer14%
Dementia35%
Stroke6%
Heart/circulatory disease26%
Respiratory disease10%
Other conditions10%
Where care is provided
Private home69%
Assisted living19%
Nursing facility11%
Skilled nursing facility1%
Location and service area
ZIP codes served (48)
38614, 38841, 38866, 39051, 39090, 39157, 39301, 39305, 39323, 39328, 39339, 39341, 39342, 39346, 39347, 39350, 39352, 39354, 39358, 39361, 39365, 39443, 39483, 39701, 39702, 39703, 39705, 39735, 39736, 39739, 39740, 39741, 39743, 39744, 39745, 39750, 39751, 39752, 39755, 39756, 39759, 39760, 39766, 39767, 39769, 39771, 39772, 39773
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Frequently asked questions
Is Legacy Hospice of the South Medicare-certified?
Yes. Legacy Hospice of the South (CMS Certification Number 251638) has been Medicare-certified since 01/16/2007, which means it meets federal requirements and Medicare will pay for covered hospice services.
How does Legacy Hospice of the South compare to other hospices in Starkville?
Legacy Hospice of the South ranks #1 of 2 hospices based in Starkville on the Scorecard score, with 4 stars.
What areas does Legacy Hospice of the South serve?
Legacy Hospice of the South reports serving 48 ZIP codes to CMS, including 38614, 38841, 38866, 39051, 39090. Call (662) 338-0007 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. Data may lag real-world changes; verify with the provider. Is this your agency? Report a correction.