Harbor Hospice Of West Houston Lp
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 741505)
CMS process measure: 92.31 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 30 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 777-5290 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Harbor Hospice Of West Houston Lp, so no star rating or recommend percentage is available. On CMS's composite process measure, it scores 92.31, which is below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Harbor Hospice Of West Houston Lp serves 30 ZIP codes from its Houston, TX office in Harris County.
Yes, Harbor Hospice Of West Houston Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 741505, since 2013). The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Harbor Hospice Of West Houston Lp is a Medicare-certified hospice serving patients and families in Houston, Texas, in Harris County. Its ownership type is listed as "Other" in CMS Care Compare records, and it has been Medicare-certified since December 20, 2013.
CMS Care Compare has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice — a star rating, percentage of families who would definitely recommend it, and percentage rating it 9-10 are not currently available. This is often the case for hospices with smaller patient counts, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects the share of recommended care processes delivered, Harbor Hospice Of West Houston Lp scores 92.31, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
Harbor Hospice Of West Houston Lp reports serving 30 ZIP codes from its Houston office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no additional cost information is provided here.
All figures above are drawn from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare and to contact the hospice with any questions about care.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Harbor Hospice Of West Houston Lp is Medicare-certified (CCN 741505) since December 20, 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?
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for this hospice, often due to small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 92.31, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — below the state average. CMS also lists a care index score of 7.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
It serves 30 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 30 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 does not itself indicate quality; the CMS quality measures above are a better guide.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since December 20, 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 focuses on comfort for people 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 goal of care toward comfort rather than curing the underlying illness; patients can still receive medical care for pain and symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify care settings for this hospice; please contact Harbor Hospice Of West Houston Lp at (713) 777-5290 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
Contact Harbor Hospice Of West Houston Lp at (713) 777-5290 to discuss eligibility and next steps, and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about services offered, how care is coordinated, staffing, and how the hospice's CMS quality measures compare — contact Harbor Hospice Of West Houston Lp at (713) 777-5290 for specifics.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Harbor Hospice Of West Houston Lp (CCN 741505) at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/741505?state=TX to see the latest 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.