Harbor Hospice Of Southeast Texas
Nederland, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741561)
CMS process measure: 99.46 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (409) 213-7300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Harbor Hospice Of Southeast Texas a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.46 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Harbor Hospice Of Southeast Texas serves 30 ZIP codes from its Nederland, Texas office in Jefferson County. Families in surrounding communities within that ZIP range may be eligible for care from this hospice.
Yes, Harbor Hospice Of Southeast Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 741561, certified since November 2013). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Harbor Hospice Of Southeast Texas is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Nederland, Texas, serving families in Jefferson County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 2013, and operates under an ownership classification listed by CMS as "Other."
According to CMS Care Compare survey data (CAHPS), family caregivers gave this hospice a 4-star rating. Among caregivers surveyed, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated the hospice's overall care as a 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a bundle of recommended care processes, Harbor Hospice Of Southeast Texas scored 99.46, compared to the Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reported a care index score of 9, and noted that 34.7% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the most recent published data.
Harbor Hospice Of Southeast Texas reports serving 30 ZIP codes from its Nederland office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, often due to small patient counts, and this should not be read as a sign of poor quality. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients; no cost details are provided here.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Harbor Hospice Of Southeast Texas is Medicare-certified (CCN 741561), certified since November 1, 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 Care Compare data shows a 4-star CAHPS rating, with 86% of family caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 82% rating overall care 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 99.46, compared with the Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 9 and reports that 34.7% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Harbor Hospice Of Southeast Texas serves 30 ZIP codes from its office in Nederland, Jefferson County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists its ownership type as "Other." Ownership type is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality and survey data, but it doesn't by itself determine quality of care.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 1, 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 to ease symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people who have stopped curative treatment and are generally expected to have a limited life expectancy.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care, support, or symptom management.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This data does not specify where Harbor Hospice Of Southeast Texas provides care; please contact the hospice at (409) 213-7300 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The available CMS data doesn't describe intake steps; contact Harbor Hospice Of Southeast Texas directly at (409) 213-7300 for guidance on starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how a hospice performs on CMS quality measures, the ZIP codes served, and how staff availability works; you can ask Harbor Hospice Of Southeast Texas these questions directly at (409) 213-7300.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Harbor Hospice Of Southeast Texas (CCN 741561) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741561?state=TX to review its current CMS-published ratings and measures.
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.