Harbor Hospice Of Central Houston, L.P.
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671711)
CMS process measure: 89.09 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 124 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 777-5290 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers gave Harbor Hospice Of Central Houston an overall CAHPS rating of 1 star, with 56% saying they would definitely recommend the hospice. Its CMS composite process-of-care score of 89.09 is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Harbor Hospice Of Central Houston serves 124 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County. Families can confirm whether their specific ZIP code is included by contacting the hospice directly.
Yes, Harbor Hospice Of Central Houston is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671711, certified since 2012. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Harbor Hospice Of Central Houston, L.P. is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Houston, Texas, serving Harris County and the surrounding area. Its ownership is listed with CMS as "Other," and it has been Medicare-certified since March 14, 2012.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this provider an overall rating of 1 star. In that same survey, 56% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 65% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, Harbor Hospice Of Central Houston scored 89.09, which falls below the Texas state average of 94.72. This composite reflects how consistently the hospice performed a bundle of recommended care processes, as documented in claims and assessment data.
CMS also reports a care index score of 6 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 24.7% of patients, based on published data.
This hospice's service area, as reflected in CMS data, spans 124 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries when a physician certifies a terminal prognosis; no cost details are provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as made available to this directory; where a measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often due to small patient counts rather than any indication of care quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Harbor Hospice Of Central Houston is Medicare-certified (CCN 671711), and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies a terminal prognosis.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
CMS's CAHPS survey data shows an overall rating of 1 star, with 56% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend this hospice and 65% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process-of-care score is 89.09, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
CMS data lists this hospice as serving 124 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas location in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 124 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 can reflect organizational structure, but CMS quality measures are the most direct way to compare care experiences across providers.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Harbor Hospice Of Central Houston has been Medicare-certified since March 14, 2012.
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 focused on comfort for patients who have a terminal prognosis and have chosen to stop curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No — choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort, dignity, and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
CMS data does not specify care settings for this hospice; contact Harbor Hospice Of Central Houston at (713) 777-5290 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
To learn how to begin care, contact Harbor Hospice Of Central Houston directly at (713) 777-5290 and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about caregiver support, how care needs are met, and how the hospice performs on CMS quality measures; contact the hospice at (713) 777-5290 for specifics not covered by CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Harbor Hospice Of Central Houston, L.P. directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671711?state=TX using CCN 671711.
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.