Homecare Hospice, LLC DBA Legacy Hospice of the So

For-Profit23 years operating

Jackson, Mississippi — Hinds County

Homecare Hospice, LLC DBA Legacy Hospice of the So is an established for-profit hospice provider that scores well above average overall, ranking in the 16th percentile in Mississippi. They perform particularly well in end-of-life presence, clinical care practices, and family communication, meeting or exceeding state benchmarks in these areas. Worth noting: their Hospice Care Index falls below the state average. When speaking with them, ask about their approach to after-hours care, how they communicate changes in a patient's condition, and what support they offer to caregivers.

Wayven Quality Score

Excellent

In the bottom 84% in Mississippi

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Quality breakdown

Three pillars that make up the overall score. Tap to explore individual measures.

1 measure not reported

Visits in last days of life64.9

State avg: 64

Pain screening99.4

State avg: 96.5

Pain assessment100

State avg: 96.5

Breathing difficulty screening100

State avg: 96.5

Breathing difficulty treatment100

State avg: 96.5

Bowel care for pain medication patientsNot reported

Note: Family satisfaction scores are from the Mississippi CAHPS Hospice Survey (state-level, not provider-specific). Providers in this state share these benchmarks.

Overall rating (9-10)84
Would recommend86
Timely care82
Team communication84
Respect92
Emotional & spiritual support91
Symptom management79
Caregiver training79
Treatment preferences documented100

State avg: 96.5

Beliefs & values addressed100

State avg: 96.5

7

HCI Score

out of 10

16%

Percentile

in Mississippi

#70

State Rank

in Mississippi

HCI composite score7

State avg: 8.6

HIS composite score98.7

State avg: 96.5

Continuous care / inpatient days0
Gaps in nursing visits34.8
Nurse care minutes per day8.7

About this provider

Homecare Hospice, LLC DBA Legacy Hospice of the So performs strongly in Comfort & Pain Management, placing them among the better providers in Mississippi.

Ask about their staffing approach for end-of-life visits — their current rate is below the state benchmark.

Based on federal CMS quality data, updated February 2026.

Hospice Care Index Components

Overall HCI score
7 / 10
Continuous care / inpatient days
0
Gaps in nursing visits
34.8
Nurse care minutes per day
8.7
Visits near death
91.4
Per-beneficiary spending
$21099

Process Quality Measures (HIS)

Composite score
98.7
Treatment preferences
100
Beliefs & values
100
Pain screening
99.4
Pain assessment
100
Dyspnea screening
100
Dyspnea treatment
100
Opioid bowel care
Not reported

Utilization & Operations

Visits in last days of life
64.9%
Nurse care minutes / day
8.7
Per-beneficiary spending
$21099
Avg daily census
60 patients

Patient Mix

Cancer
12%
Dementia
40%
Heart disease
26%
Respiratory
11%
Stroke
6%

Data Sources

CCN
251573
CMS Region
4

All scores come directly from CMS. Providers cannot edit or influence their profile on this site.

Contact

Jackson, MS 39211

(601) 625-7840