Harbour Hospice
San Antonio, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671593)
CMS process measure: 62.84 (state average 94.72 — below state average)
Serves: 82 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (210) 403-9911 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for Harbour Hospice, but 75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend it and 70% rated their care 9 or 10 out of 10. On CMS's composite process measure, Harbour Hospice scored 62.84, below the Texas state average of 94.72.
Harbour Hospice serves 82 ZIP codes from its San Antonio, TX office in Bexar County. Families in that area can contact the hospice directly to confirm whether their specific address is included.
Yes, Harbour Hospice is Medicare-certified, with CCN 671593, certified since June 12, 2008. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies their eligibility.
About this hospice
Harbour Hospice is a for-profit hospice serving families in and around San Antonio, Texas, in Bexar County. The hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 12, 2008, under CMS Certification Number (CCN) 671593.
According to CMS Care Compare data, CMS has not published a CAHPS overall star rating for Harbour Hospice, which can happen when a hospice has a small number of surveyed families. In the CAHPS family caregiver survey that CMS does report, 75% of caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 70% rated their experience of care 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes recommended care processes, Harbour Hospice scored 62.84, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it below the state average on this measure. CMS also reports that 28.8% of patients received visits from staff in the final days of life, and lists a care index score of 7 for this hospice.
Harbour Hospice's service area, as listed on Care Compare, covers 82 ZIP codes from its San Antonio office.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are provided here. Families should contact the hospice directly and review the Care Compare listing for the most current information before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from Harbour Hospice?
Yes, Harbour Hospice is Medicare-certified (CCN 671593) since June 12, 2008. 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?
According to CMS data, 75% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Harbour Hospice, and 70% rated their experience 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published an overall CAHPS star rating for this hospice.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Harbour Hospice's composite process score is 62.84, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it below the state average on this measure.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
Harbour Hospice serves 82 ZIP codes from its office in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 82 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Harbour Hospice is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not determine care quality on its own; it's one factor families may consider alongside CMS survey and quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Harbour Hospice has been Medicare-certified since June 12, 2008.
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, typically when a doctor certifies 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 focus of care to comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up medical care, symptom management, or support for the patient and family.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The CMS data provided does not specify where Harbour Hospice provides care; contact the hospice at (210) 403-9911 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe an intake process; contact Harbour Hospice at (210) 403-9911 to ask how to begin care and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction survey results, how a hospice's quality measures compare to the state average, what areas are served, and how to reach staff after hours — Harbour Hospice can be asked these directly at (210) 403-9911.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Harbour Hospice (CCN 671593) on the Medicare Care Compare website at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671593?state=TX to review its current published 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.