Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles, Lp
Lake Charles, LA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 191625)
CMS process measure: 94.81 (state average 96.14 — below state average)
Serves: 36 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (337) 562-8620 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles has a 3-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 86% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 94.81 is below the Louisiana state average of 96.14.
Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles serves 36 ZIP codes from its Lake Charles, Louisiana office in Calcasieu County.
Yes, Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles is Medicare-certified (CCN 191625, since 2006); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles, LP is a for-profit hospice serving Lake Charles, Louisiana and surrounding areas in Calcasieu County. It has been Medicare-certified since June 14, 2006 (CCN 191625).
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave this hospice an overall rating of 3 stars. Among survey respondents, 86% said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 81% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently the hospice delivers a bundle of recommended care processes, this hospice scored 94.81, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14 — placing it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and notes that 43.5% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles reports serving 36 ZIP codes from its Lake Charles, LA office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here beyond that.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Where CMS has not published a particular measure for a hospice, this is often due to small patient counts and does not indicate poor quality. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles has been Medicare-certified since June 14, 2006 (CCN 191625), 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, this hospice received an overall family caregiver rating of 3 stars, with 86% saying they would definitely recommend it and 81% rating their experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 94.81, compared to the Louisiana state average of 96.14, which places it below the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 and that 43.5% of patients received visits from staff in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 36 ZIP codes from its Lake Charles, LA office in Calcasieu 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?
Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles is a for-profit hospice; CMS data does not indicate that ownership type by itself predicts quality of care, so it's one factor among several to consider.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 14, 2006.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided alongside curative treatment at any stage of a serious illness, while hospice care focuses on comfort rather than cure when a doctor believes a person has a limited life expectancy; both prioritize quality of life and symptom relief.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; patients can still receive treatment for symptoms and other health conditions unrelated to their terminal diagnosis.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; contact Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles at (337) 562-8620 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not include enrollment steps; contact Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles at (337) 562-8620 to learn how to begin care, and verify certification details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, service area, and how care needs would be met; you can review these figures on Medicare Care Compare and ask the hospice directly at (337) 562-8620.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Harbor Hospice Of Lake Charles (CCN 191625) directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/191625?state=LA to review its current CMS ratings and 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.