Harbor Hospice 26 Lp
Lufkin, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741518)
CMS process measure: 97.11 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 64 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (936) 632-5700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Harbor Hospice 26 Lp holds a 5-star family caregiver rating on the CMS CAHPS survey, with 95% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.11 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Harbor Hospice 26 Lp serves 64 ZIP codes from its Lufkin, Texas office in Angelina County, according to CMS Care Compare data.
Yes, Harbor Hospice 26 Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 741518, since June 2014); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Harbor Hospice 26 Lp is a for-profit hospice based in Lufkin, Texas, serving families in Angelina County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 2014 (CCN 741518).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Harbor Hospice 26 Lp a 5-star rating. Among respondents, 95% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 89% rated the overall care 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 26 Lp scored 97.11, above the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 for this hospice, and shows that 44.8% of patients received visits from hospice staff in the final days of life, per the published data.
Harbor Hospice 26 Lp's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 64 ZIP codes from its Lufkin office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here beyond that. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as most recently published; families should confirm current details directly with the hospice or on Care Compare, since CMS updates these figures periodically and some measures may not be published for every hospice due to small numbers of surveyed patients.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Harbor Hospice 26 Lp has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 2014 (CCN 741518), 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's CAHPS survey data shows a 5-star family caregiver rating for Harbor Hospice 26 Lp, with 95% of respondents saying they would definitely recommend it and 89% rating the care a 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Harbor Hospice 26 Lp's composite process score is 97.11, which is above the Texas state average of 94.72, according to CMS Care Compare.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS Care Compare lists Harbor Hospice 26 Lp as serving 64 ZIP codes from its Lufkin, Texas office in Angelina County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 64 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Harbor Hospice 26 Lp is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself determine quality of care; CMS quality measures and caregiver survey results are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Harbor Hospice 26 Lp has been Medicare-certified since June 2, 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 stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort in the final months of life.
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 attention — it is a different kind of care.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Harbor Hospice 26 Lp at (936) 632-5700 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe enrollment steps; please contact Harbor Hospice 26 Lp directly at (936) 632-5700 to ask about starting care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures, what areas it serves, and how to reach staff after hours — contact Harbor Hospice 26 Lp at (936) 632-5700 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Harbor Hospice 26 Lp directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741518?state=TX to review its current CMS 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.