hospice in Selmer, TN
Legacy Hospice of the South
124 Court Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375 · (731) 646-1213
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 hospice in Selmer, Tennessee (McNairy County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, close to the Tennessee average of 3.9.
88% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).
It cares for about 63 patients on an average day.
Facility details
- Type
- Hospice
- Medicare-certified since
- December 6, 2022
- County
- McNairy County
- CMS Certification Number
- 441607
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee 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 | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better) | 86% | 83.7% | 82.7% | Average |
| Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better) | 88% | 86.1% | 84.9% | Average |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better) | 82% | 78.3% | 76.4% | Better |
| Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better) | 77% | 79.7% | 77.8% | Average |
| Patient always treated with respect (higher is better) | 90% | 92% | 91.3% | Average |
| Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better) | 83% | 82.7% | 81.7% | Average |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better) | 95% | 91.9% | 91% | Average |
Quality of care
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better) | 99.6% | 98.3% | 92.5% | Better |
| Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better) | 83% | 66.8% | 56.3% | Better |
| Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better) | 10 | 9.6 | 8.9 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Tennessee avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average patients per day | 63 | 154 | 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 Tennessee 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 124 Court Avenue, Selmer, TN 38375. Phone: (731) 646-1213.
About this data
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