hospice in Starkville, MS
Legacy Hospice of the South
1111 Stark Road, Starkville, MS 39759 · (662) 338-0007
CMS family caregiver survey star rating
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Legacy Hospice of the South at a glance
Legacy Hospice of the South is a for-profit hospice in Starkville, Mississippi (Oktibbeha County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Mississippi average of 3.9.
88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 104 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Medicare-certified since
- January 16, 2007
- County
- Oktibbeha County
- CMS Certification Number
- 251638
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.9 / 5 | 3.7 / 5 | Average |
Family survey
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 85% | 84.8% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 88% | 86.5% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 82% | 79.8% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 81% | 82% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 94% | 92.3% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 84% | 84% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 89% | 91.3% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 100% | 96.6% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 80% | 64% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 8.6 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Mississippi avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 104 | 65 | 67 |
Where this hospice provides care
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Frequently asked questions
What is Legacy Hospice of the South's rating?
Legacy Hospice of the South has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Mississippi hospices is 3.9 stars.
Where is Legacy Hospice of the South and how do I contact it?
Legacy Hospice of the South is at 1111 Stark Road, Starkville, MS 39759. Phone: (662) 338-0007.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.