Harbor Hospice 27 Lp
Tyler, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741565)
CMS process measure: 83.65 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 53 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (903) 534-3701 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver star rating or percent-recommend figure for Harbor Hospice 27 Lp, often because of small patient counts. On the CMS composite process measure, it scored 83.65, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Harbor Hospice 27 Lp serves 53 ZIP codes from its office in Tyler, Texas, in Smith County.
Yes, Harbor Hospice 27 Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 741565), certified since December 2014, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Harbor Hospice 27 Lp is a for-profit hospice based in Tyler, Texas, serving families in Smith County and the surrounding area. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 2014, meaning it has met federal requirements to provide hospice services under the Medicare hospice benefit.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Harbor Hospice 27 Lp does not have a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating or percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and no percentage rating of 9-10 has been published. CMS often does not publish these figures for hospices with smaller patient counts, and this does not indicate anything negative about the quality of care provided.
On the CMS composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completed a defined set of care processes, Harbor Hospice 27 Lp scored 83.65, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that 37.3% of patients received visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published data.
Harbor Hospice 27 Lp reports serving 53 ZIP codes from its Tyler, Texas office. As with all Medicare-certified hospices, the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly for the most current information.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Harbor Hospice 27 Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 741565) since December 1, 2014, 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 a CAHPS star rating, percent-recommend, or percent 9-10 rating for this hospice, which often happens with smaller patient counts and does not reflect poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 83.65, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average; CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and 37.3% of patients receiving visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Harbor Hospice 27 Lp serves 53 ZIP codes from its office in Tyler, Texas, in Smith County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 53 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Harbor Hospice 27 Lp is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not by itself determine quality, but CMS publishes it as part of its transparency data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 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 focuses on comfort for patients who have stopped curative treatment and have a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness runs its normal course.
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 stopping all medical care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact Harbor Hospice 27 Lp at (903) 534-3701 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data does not include intake or admission details; please contact Harbor Hospice 27 Lp at (903) 534-3701 to learn how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, CMS quality measures, service area, staffing, and how care is coordinated; contact Harbor Hospice 27 Lp at (903) 534-3701 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Harbor Hospice 27 Lp (CCN 741565) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741565?state=TX to see the latest published CMS 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.