Hospice in ZIP 39759 (Starkville, MS)
There are 2 Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 39759, Starkville, MS, within this CMS data release (average rating 3.5 / 5 among rated providers).
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Hospice programs deliver palliative, comfort-first care to people with a terminal illness, usually at home. Their services span nursing, aide support, counseling, and respite for family caregivers. Hospices certified by Medicare must satisfy federal conditions of participation.
Choosing among hospice in ZIP 39759
Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.
Where you can, visit each option in ZIP 39759, Starkville, MS, ask how care plans are created and revisited, and get costs, coverage, and availability confirmed in writing. Steady staffing and open communication with families count for as much as any published rating.
Data profile for ZIP 39759
Using CMS data, we can profile the 2 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 39759: 2 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 2 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at LEGACY HOSPICE OF THE SOUTH (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 3.0 to 4.0 out of 5. Reporting programs average 9.5 on the hospice care index. Across 2 reporting programs, family caregiver survey ratings average 3.5 out of 5. Reporting programs serve an average daily census of 134 patients each.
| Providers on record | 2 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 2 of 2 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.5 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | LEGACY HOSPICE OF THE SOUTH (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 2 for-profit |
| Avg hospice care index | 9.5 |
| Avg caregiver survey star | 3.5 / 5 |
| Avg daily census | 134 |
Medicare-certified hospice in ZIP 39759
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Care index | Caregiver survey | Daily census | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENTIVA | 3.0 | 9 | 3.0 | 163 | for-profit |
| LEGACY HOSPICE OF THE SOUTH | 4.0 | 10 | 4.0 | 104 | for-profit |
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Data sources
Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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