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LEGACY HOME HEALTH AGENCY, INC.
NPI 1124228317
Hospice Care, Community Based in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since July 25, 2007
2/5
Patient Care Rating
5277 OLD BROWNSVILLE RD STE 205, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405(361) 855-0848(361) 854-6795 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 14, 2026, Jul 12, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Legacy Home Health Agency, Inc. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

LEGACY HOME HEALTH AGENCY, INC. (NPI 1124228317) is a healthcare organization registered as a hospice care, community based in Corpus Christi, Texas and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. The organization lists Ambrose Hernandez, Owner/administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124228317
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251G00000X
Legal Business NameLEGACY HOME HEALTH AGENCY, INC.
Location Address5277 OLD BROWNSVILLE RD STE 205Corpus Christi, TX 78405-3930
Mailing Address6655 First Park Ten Blvd Ste 200San Antonio, TX 78213-4304 · (210) 736-1855 · Fax (210) 736-7120
Phone(361) 855-0848
Fax(361) 854-6795
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialAmbrose HernandezOwner/administrator · (210) 736-1855
Enumeration DateJuly 25, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 14, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1124228317 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospice Care, Community BasedAgencies
Taxonomy Code251G00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 008442
5277 OLD BROWNSVILLE RD STE 205, Corpus Christi, TX 78405
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid001003938TX
Medicaid001003937TX
Medicaid001013242TX
Other45D0945503TX · Clia
Medicaid001015098TX

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and revalidation status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Legacy Home Health Agency, Inc. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by February 28, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateTexasEnrollment IDO20050414000639Part A · HospiceDue dateFebruary 28, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for Legacy Home Health Agency Inc (CMS certification number 459433), from CMS Care Compare.

Legacy Home Health Agency Inc

Home health agency · Corpus Christi, TX
2.5/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number459433
Medicare-Certified SinceNovember 19, 1998
Phone(361) 855-0848
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
78.1%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
86.3%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
81.4%
Patients who got better at bathing
87%
Patients whose breathing improved
61.7%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
90.2%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
32.4%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
86.8%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
77.5%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
2.7%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
24 of 33 patient episodes · observed rate 72.73%
76.83% Same As National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
Cases too small to report
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 45 episodes
0.87
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Hospice Care Quality CMS Care Compare

Quality measures, care settings and the Hospice Care Index for Legacy Home Health Agency Inc (CMS certification number 451786), from CMS Care Compare.

Legacy Home Health Agency Inc

Hospice · Corpus Christi, TX
OwnershipFor-Profit
CMS Certification Number451786
CMS RegionRegion 6
Medicare-Certified SinceMarch 15, 2005
Average Daily Census23patients per day on average
Location6000 S Staples St Ste 403ACorpus Christi, TX 78413 · Nueces County
Phone(361) 855-0848
Routine home care and other levels of care Serves Medicare Advantage patients Serves dual-eligible patients

Care Settings & Patients

Where care was provided, as a share of care days
Home92%
Assisted living facility2%
Nursing facility1%
Skilled nursing facility3%
Inpatient hospice facility0%
Inpatient hospital0%
Other locations2%
Patients with cancer
22%
Patients with dementia
15%
Patients with circulatory or heart disease
33%
Patients with respiratory disease
0%
Patients with other conditions
0%
Profile statistics are from the 2020 CMS reporting year. Zero values reflect that year and may differ in more recent years.

Quality Measures

Hospice and Palliative Care Treatment Preferences
70 patient stays
98.6%
Beliefs & Values Addressed (if desired by the patient)
70 patient stays
98.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Screening
70 patient stays
98.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Pain Assessment
29 patient stays
93.1%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Screening
70 patient stays
98.6%
Hospice and Palliative Care Dyspnea Treatment
49 patient stays
100%
Hospice and Palliative Care Composite Process Measure
70 patient stays
95.7%
Hospice Visits in the Last Days of Life
77 patient stays
81.8%
Measures are reported under the CMS Hospice Quality Reporting Program. Reporting periods vary by measure (2022 to 2023). Measures without current CMS data are not shown.
10/10
Hospice Care IndexTen claims-based indicators of care processes · CMS Care Compare
CHC/GIP provided
National percentile 51
0%
Gaps in nursing visits
National percentile 16
26.7%
Early live discharges
National percentile 59
7.1%
Late live discharges
National percentile 50
39.3%
Burdensome transitions, Type 1
National percentile 70
10.7%
Burdensome transitions, Type 2
National percentile 43
0%
Per-beneficiary spending
National percentile 41
$15,090
Nurse care minutes per routine home care days
National percentile 11
8.4 minutes
Skilled nursing minutes on weekends
National percentile 46
7.6%
Visits near death
National percentile 92
98.9%
Percentiles compare this hospice with all hospices nationally, as published by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LEGACY HOME HEALTH AGENCY, INC.
Home Health
5277 OLD BROWNSVILLE RD STE 205
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78405
Nueces County (361) 855-0848

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Legacy Home Health Agency, Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Legacy Home Health Agency, Inc. is 1124228317. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 25, 2007.

Where is Legacy Home Health Agency, Inc. located?

Legacy Home Health Agency, Inc. is located at 5277 Old Brownsville Rd Ste 205, Corpus Christi, TX 78405. The listed phone number is (361) 855-0848.

What is Legacy Home Health Agency, Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospice Care, Community Based with taxonomy code 251G00000X.

Is Legacy Home Health Agency, Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Legacy Home Health Agency, Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Legacy Home Health Agency, Inc.'s Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Part A enrollment for this organization (Texas, Hospice) is due for revalidation by February 28, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

Is Legacy Home Health Agency, Inc. a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. Legacy Home Health Agency Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since November 19, 1998.

What quality rating does Legacy Home Health Agency, Inc. have?

CMS rates Legacy Home Health Agency Inc 2.5 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Legacy Home Health Agency, Inc. was last updated on April 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.