Harbor Hospice Of Corpus Christi Lp
Corpus Christi, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741546)
CMS process measure: 87.83 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (361) 452-3592 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS said 76% would definitely recommend Harbor Hospice Of Corpus Christi Lp, and 77% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, the hospice scored 87.83, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Harbor Hospice Of Corpus Christi Lp serves 36 ZIP codes from its Corpus Christi, TX office in Nueces County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Harbor Hospice Of Corpus Christi Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 741546, since 2013). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Harbor Hospice Of Corpus Christi Lp is a for-profit hospice agency based in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving families in Nueces County and the surrounding area. It has been Medicare-certified since May 13, 2013 (CCN 741546).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported that 76% would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 77% gave it an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a distinct CAHPS star rating figure for this hospice in the data available here.
On CMS's composite process-of-care measure, this hospice scored 87.83, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and shows that 60.2% of patients received visits in the last days of life according to the visits-near-death measure. These figures reflect the vintage of the CMS Care Compare dataset used to build this profile and may be updated by CMS over time.
Harbor Hospice Of Corpus Christi Lp reports serving 36 ZIP codes from its Corpus Christi office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families are encouraged to review the current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions about their specific situation.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Harbor Hospice Of Corpus Christi Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 741546) since May 13, 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?
In the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey, 76% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 77% rated it 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 87.83, which CMS lists as below the Texas state average of 94.72.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 36 ZIP codes from its Corpus Christi, TX office in Nueces County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 36 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
It is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality; CMS's survey and process measures are better indicators to review.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since May 13, 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, while hospice care is for those who have decided to stop curative treatment and focus on comfort, typically with a life expectancy of six months or less as certified by a physician.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness, but it does not mean giving up care — patients still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact Harbor Hospice Of Corpus Christi Lp at (361) 452-3592 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data here does not describe the enrollment process; contact the hospice at (361) 452-3592 and confirm details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction scores, how the hospice compares to state averages on CMS quality measures, and the size of the service area — all of which are covered above; for anything else, contact the hospice directly at (361) 452-3592.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Harbor Hospice Of Corpus Christi Lp directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741546?state=TX to confirm current CMS figures.
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.