Harbor Hospice Of East Texas Lp
Jasper, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671749)
CMS process measure: 99.31 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 54 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (409) 384-3662 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Harbor Hospice Of East Texas Lp received a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 99.31 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Harbor Hospice Of East Texas Lp serves 54 ZIP codes from its Jasper, Texas office, located in Jasper County. Families can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether a specific address falls within its service area.
Yes, Harbor Hospice Of East Texas Lp is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671749, certified since 2013. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients once a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Harbor Hospice Of East Texas Lp is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Jasper, Texas, serving families in Jasper County and surrounding areas. It has been certified by Medicare since March 12, 2013, and is organized under an ownership type CMS classifies as "Other."
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, published on Medicare Care Compare, this hospice received an overall rating of 3 stars. Among surveyed caregivers, 84% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 82% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice completed a set of important care processes, Harbor Hospice Of East Texas Lp scored 99.31, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 8 and notes that 57.2% of patients had visits during the last days of life, per the available data.
Harbor Hospice Of East Texas Lp reports serving 54 ZIP codes from its Jasper office. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that fact.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data as published; if any measure is not listed, CMS has not published it for this hospice, which is often the result of small patient counts rather than an indicator of quality.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Harbor Hospice Of East Texas Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 671749) since March 12, 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 survey, this hospice received a 3-star overall rating, with 84% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 82% 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 score is 99.31, above the Texas state average of 94.72, meaning it is above the state average on this CMS measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It reports serving 54 ZIP codes from its Jasper, Texas office in Jasper County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 54 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 is one factor families may consider alongside CMS quality and survey data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since March 12, 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 generally for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor estimates a life expectancy of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care toward comfort and quality of life rather than curative treatment for the terminal illness; it does not mean giving up care or support altogether.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The provided data does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Harbor Hospice Of East Texas Lp at (409) 384-3662 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe intake steps; please contact the hospice directly at (409) 384-3662 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about the CAHPS ratings, composite process scores, service area, and ownership type discussed here, and to confirm any additional questions directly with the hospice at (409) 384-3662.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review its official CMS profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671749?state=TX to confirm current ratings and details.
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.