hospice in Charlottesville, VA

Legacy Hospice

500 Faulconer Drive, Suite 100, Charlottesville, VA 22903 · (434) 970-7776

★★★★★4
Above average
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 at a glance

Legacy Hospice is a hospice in Charlottesville, Virginia (Albemarle County).

CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its family caregiver survey star rating, better than the Virginia average of 3.5.

86% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice (national average 84.9%).

It cares for about 251 patients on an average day.

Facility details

Type
Hospice
Ownership
Other
Medicare-certified since
May 12, 2009
County
Albemarle County
CMS Certification Number
491593

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityVirginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Family caregiver survey star rating (higher is better)4 / 53.5 / 53.7 / 5Average

Family survey

This facility85%Virginia average80.9%U.S. average82.7%
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10: this facility vs. Virginia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityVirginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Families who rated the hospice 9 or 10 (higher is better)85%80.9%82.7%Average
Families who would definitely recommend the hospice (higher is better)86%83%84.9%Average
Patient always got help for pain and symptoms (higher is better)77%75.8%76.4%Average
Hospice team always provided timely help (higher is better)79%76.4%77.8%Average
Patient always treated with respect (higher is better)92%90.2%91.3%Average
Hospice team always communicated well (higher is better)83%81.3%81.7%Average
Right amount of emotional and spiritual support (higher is better)92%89.9%91%Average

Quality of care

This facility90.6%Virginia average95.7%U.S. average92.5%
Patients who got all recommended care at admission: this facility vs. Virginia and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityVirginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Patients who got all recommended care at admission (higher is better)90.6%95.7%92.5%Average
Visits from staff in the last days of life (higher is better)71.5%59.8%56.3%Better
Hospice Care Index (0–10) (higher is better)109.28.9Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityVirginia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Average patients per day2518067

Where this hospice provides care

At home37%Assisted living40%Other0%Nursing facility23%Inpatient hospice0%Inpatient hospital0%
Share of care days by setting (CMS hospice claims data)

Other hospices near Legacy Hospice

  1. Trinity Hospice

    944 Glenwood Station Ln Suite 302, Charlottesville, VA 22901 · 6 mi

    Not rated
  2. Medi Home Hospice

    1430 Rolkin Court, Suite 203, Charlottesville, VA 22911 · 11.8 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  3. Hospice of the Piedmont INC

    675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, VA 22911 · 11.8 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★3Average
  4. Hospice of the Shenandoah

    64 Sports Medicine Drive, P O Box 215, Fishersville, VA 22939 · 21.5 mi

    Non-profit

    ★★★★★5Much above average
  5. Sentara Home Care Services

    871 Martin Luther King Jr Way Suite 203, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 · 31.6 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★4Above average
  6. Gentiva II

    420 Neff Avenue, Suite 110, Attn Regulatory PO Box 4060 Mooresville Nc 28117, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 · 31.6 mi

    For-profit

    ★★★★★3Average

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Frequently asked questions

What is Legacy Hospice's rating?

Legacy Hospice has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS family caregiver survey star rating. The average for Virginia hospices is 3.5 stars.

Where is Legacy Hospice and how do I contact it?

Legacy Hospice is at 500 Faulconer Drive, Suite 100, Charlottesville, VA 22903. Phone: (434) 970-7776.

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.