Harris Hospice Inc
Lewisville, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 451777)
CMS process measure: 96.05 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 66 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (972) 353-0800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a CAHPS family caregiver survey rating for Harris Hospice Inc, so no star rating or percent-recommend figure is available. However, its composite process measure score of 96.05 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Harris Hospice Inc serves 66 ZIP codes from its office in Lewisville, Texas, in Denton County.
Yes, Harris Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 451777), certified since December 1, 2004, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Harris Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice located in Lewisville, Texas, in Denton County. It has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 2004 (CCN 451777).
CMS Care Compare data does not include a published CAHPS family caregiver survey star rating, percentage who would definitely recommend, or percentage rating the hospice 9-10 for this provider. This often occurs when the number of surveyed patients is too small to publish reliable results, and it should not be read as a sign of poor quality.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a set of recommended care processes, Harris Hospice Inc scored 96.05, compared to a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 7 for this hospice, and a rate of 0.0% for visits in the last days of life, according to the most recent published Care Compare data.
Harris Hospice Inc's service area, as listed by CMS, covers 66 ZIP codes served from its Lewisville office.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility. All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to review the source directly and confirm current details before making care decisions.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Harris Hospice Inc is Medicare-certified (CCN 451777) as of December 1, 2004, 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 (star rating, percent recommend, or percent rating 9-10) for Harris Hospice Inc, 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?
Harris Hospice Inc's composite process score is 96.05, above the Texas state average of 94.72; CMS also lists a care index score of 7 and a 0.0% rate for visits in the last days of life.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, Harris Hospice Inc serves 66 ZIP codes from its Lewisville, Texas office in Denton County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 66 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Harris Hospice Inc is a for-profit hospice; ownership type does not determine quality on its own, but families may want to consider it alongside CMS quality data.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
Harris Hospice Inc has been Medicare-certified since December 1, 2004.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment to relieve symptoms, while hospice care focuses on comfort and quality of life for people who have stopped 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 focusing on comfort and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; patients can still receive medical, emotional, and spiritual support, and can leave hospice care at any time if their situation changes.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided; please contact Harris Hospice Inc at (972) 353-0800 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 Harris Hospice Inc at (972) 353-0800 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about the hospice's CAHPS survey results, quality measure scores, service area, and how care needs will be met — contact Harris Hospice Inc at (972) 353-0800 for specifics not covered here.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view Harris Hospice Inc's official CMS listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/451777?state=TX to confirm current certification and quality 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.