Harbor House
Houston, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671774)
CMS process measure: not reported
Serves: 11 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (713) 413-5200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results or a composite process score for Harbor House, often because of small patient counts, so no star rating or recommendation percentage is currently available. Families can check Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current information.
Harbor House serves 11 ZIP codes from its Houston, Texas office in Harris County.
Yes, Harbor House is Medicare-certified (CCN 671774), certified since 2013, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Harbor House is a Medicare-certified hospice located in Houston, Texas, serving families in Harris County and the surrounding area. It is a for-profit organization that has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 2013.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published CAHPS family-caregiver survey results for Harbor House, including a star rating, the percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend the hospice, and the percentage rating it 9-10. This is often the case for hospices with small patient counts, and it should not be read as a reflection of poor quality — it simply means CMS has not made this information public for this provider.
Similarly, CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Harbor House, so no comparison to the Texas state average composite score of 94.72 is available at this time. CMS also has not published a care index score or data on visits in the last days of life for this hospice.
Harbor House's service area, as reflected in CMS data, includes 11 ZIP codes near Houston.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details beyond this general fact are available here.
All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare or by contacting Harbor House.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Harbor House is Medicare-certified (CCN 671774), certified since July 26, 2013. 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 Harbor House, which often happens with hospices that have small patient counts; this does not indicate poor quality.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
CMS has not published a composite process measure score for Harbor House, so no comparison to the Texas state average of 94.72 can be made at this time.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Harbor House, based in Houston, Texas (Harris County), serves 11 ZIP codes according to CMS data.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 11 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Harbor House is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not directly determine quality of care, and families should review any available CMS quality data alongside this information.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Harbor House has been Medicare-certified since July 26, 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 those with a life-limiting illness who have generally stopped curative treatment.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than curing the underlying illness; it does not mean giving up on care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where Harbor House provides care; please contact the hospice at (713) 413-5200 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact Harbor House directly at (713) 413-5200 to learn how to begin care.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may wish to ask about caregiver survey results, quality measures, services offered, and how the hospice supports patients and families; contact Harbor House at (713) 413-5200 for specifics and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Harbor House directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671774?state=TX to confirm current 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.