Harbors Home Health And Hospice
Hoquiam, WA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 501525)
CMS process measure: 97.13 (state average 98.45 — below state average)
Serves: 45 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (360) 532-5454 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Harbors Home Health And Hospice received an overall 3-star family caregiver rating from CMS, with 78% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.13 falls below the Washington state average of 98.45.
Harbors Home Health And Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its Hoquiam, WA office in Grays Harbor County.
Yes, Harbors Home Health And Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 501525, since 1990); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Harbors Home Health And Hospice is a non-profit hospice based in Hoquiam, Washington, serving Grays Harbor County and the surrounding region. It has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 1990 (CCN 501525).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Harbors Home Health And Hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Of those surveyed, 78% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 76% rated the hospice 9 or 10 on a 0-10 scale.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, Harbors Home Health And Hospice scored 97.13, compared to a Washington state average of 98.45 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 34.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, per the published data.
Harbors Home Health And Hospice serves a broad area, covering 45 ZIP codes from its Hoquiam office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as published; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published that figure for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than any reflection of care quality. 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, Harbors Home Health And Hospice has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 1990 (CCN 501525), 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 an overall caregiver rating of 3 stars, with 78% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend the hospice and 76% giving a rating of 9 or 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 97.13, compared to the Washington state average of 98.45, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Harbors Home Health And Hospice serves 45 ZIP codes from its office in Hoquiam, Grays Harbor County, Washington.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 45 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a non-profit hospice; ownership type is one factor among several that CMS reports, alongside caregiver survey results and process measures.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since November 17, 1990.
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 with a terminal diagnosis who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment.
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 on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Harbors Home Health And Hospice at (360) 532-5454 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; please contact Harbors Home Health And Hospice at (360) 532-5454 to learn how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how care processes compare to state averages, service area coverage, and how to reach the hospice team; contacting Harbors Home Health And Hospice at (360) 532-5454 can help answer specifics not covered in CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review official CMS data for Harbors Home Health And Hospice at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/501525?state=WA.
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.