Harbor Hospice Of Mcallen Lp
Mcallen, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741537)
CMS process measure: 92.68 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (956) 800-4977 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey star ratings for Harbor Hospice Of Mcallen Lp. On CMS's composite process measure, it scored 92.68, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Harbor Hospice Of Mcallen Lp serves 39 ZIP codes from its Mcallen, TX office in Hidalgo County.
Yes, Harbor Hospice Of Mcallen Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 741537, since 2014); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Harbor Hospice Of Mcallen Lp is a for-profit hospice located in Mcallen, Texas, serving Hidalgo County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since August 22, 2014 (CCN 741537).
CMS has not published CAHPS family caregiver survey results for this hospice, often because the number of surveyed patients was too small to report — this is not an indication of poor quality, simply that the data has not been made public by CMS.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice delivers key elements of care, Harbor Hospice Of Mcallen Lp scored 92.68, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8, and that 50.8% of patients received visits in the final days of life, according to the most recent Care Compare data.
Harbor Hospice Of Mcallen Lp reports serving 39 ZIP codes from its Mcallen office, giving families in a wide surrounding area access to its services.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and by contacting the hospice.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Harbor Hospice Of Mcallen Lp has been Medicare-certified since August 22, 2014 (CCN 741537), 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 for this hospice, which often happens when too few patients were surveyed to report data; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 92.68, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and that 50.8% of patients received visits in their final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Harbor Hospice Of Mcallen Lp reports serving 39 ZIP codes from its Mcallen, Texas office in Hidalgo County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; families may still want to review the quality measures available on Care Compare.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since August 22, 2014.
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 is generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up all care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where care is provided; please contact Harbor Hospice Of Mcallen Lp at (956) 800-4977 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Harbor Hospice Of Mcallen Lp directly at (956) 800-4977 for guidance.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures like the composite process score, service area, and how care is coordinated; you can also compare these figures for multiple hospices on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Harbor Hospice Of Mcallen Lp directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741537?state=TX to review its current CMS-reported data.
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.