Harbor Hospice Medical Center - Houston Lp
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671792)
CMS process measure: 95 (state average 94.72 — at state average)
Serves: 16 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 777-5290 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for Harbor Hospice Medical Center - Houston Lp, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 95.00, which is at the Texas state average of 94.72.
Harbor Hospice Medical Center - Houston Lp serves 16 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Harbor Hospice Medical Center - Houston Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 671792, since 2013); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Harbor Hospice Medical Center - Houston Lp is a for-profit hospice located in Houston, Texas, serving families in Harris County and surrounding areas. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 2013 (CCN 671792).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating, percent who would definitely recommend, or percent rating the hospice 9-10) for this hospice on Care Compare. This is often the result of a small number of surveyed patients and does not indicate poor quality of care.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered to patients, Harbor Hospice Medical Center - Houston Lp scored 95.00, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it at the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
Harbor Hospice Medical Center - Houston Lp reports serving 16 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no separate cost information is included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families are encouraged to confirm current details directly with the hospice and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Harbor Hospice Medical Center - Houston Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 671792) since November 13, 2013, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results (star rating or percent who would recommend) for this hospice, often because of a small number of surveyed patients; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
On the CMS composite process measure, Harbor Hospice Medical Center - Houston Lp scored 95.00, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it at the state average.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 16 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 16 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Harbor Hospice Medical Center - Houston Lp is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care, but CMS reports it for transparency.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 13, 2013.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for those with a life-limiting illness who have chosen to stop curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive treatment for pain and other symptoms.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Harbor Hospice Medical Center - Houston Lp at (713) 777-5290 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data available does not describe the enrollment process; please contact the hospice directly at (713) 777-5290 to discuss how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about services offered, staff availability, how care is coordinated, and how the hospice supports caregivers; contact Harbor Hospice Medical Center - Houston Lp at (713) 777-5290 for specifics, and review its profile on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Harbor Hospice Medical Center - Houston Lp's official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671792?state=TX.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.