Heart To Heart Hospice Of The Gulf Coast
Beaumont, TX · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 671577)
CMS process measure: 100 (state average 94.72 — above state average)
Serves: 42 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (409) 813-1028 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Family caregivers surveyed by CMS gave Heart To Heart Hospice Of The Gulf Coast high marks: 96% said they would definitely recommend it, and 90% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. Its CMS composite process score of 100.00 is above the Texas state average of 94.72.
Heart To Heart Hospice Of The Gulf Coast serves 42 ZIP codes from its Beaumont, Texas office in Jefferson County.
Yes, Heart To Heart Hospice Of The Gulf Coast is Medicare-certified (CCN 671577, since 2007); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Heart To Heart Hospice Of The Gulf Coast is a for-profit hospice based in Beaumont, Texas, serving Jefferson County and surrounding communities. It has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 2007.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers who responded to the CAHPS Hospice Survey reported strong satisfaction with this provider: 96% said they would definitely recommend the hospice to others, and 90% gave the hospice an overall rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a specific CAHPS star rating for this hospice in the data provided.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice completes a bundle of recommended care processes, Heart To Heart Hospice Of The Gulf Coast scored 100.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 9 and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 66.8% of patients, per Care Compare data.
The hospice serves a broad area, covering 42 ZIP codes from its Beaumont office.
All figures above come from the CMS Care Compare dataset and reflect the vintage published there; families should confirm current figures directly on Care Compare. The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible beneficiaries; no cost details are provided here. This profile does not describe staffing, facilities, or specific services, as that information is not included in the CMS data supplied.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Heart To Heart Hospice Of The Gulf Coast is Medicare-certified, with certification dating to June 1, 2007. 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, 96% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend this hospice, and 90% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10. CMS has not published a separate star rating for this hospice in the data available.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 100.00, compared with a Texas state average of 94.72, placing it above the state average according to CMS Care Compare data.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice serves 42 ZIP codes from its office in Beaumont, Jefferson County, Texas.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 42 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Heart To Heart Hospice Of The Gulf Coast is a for-profit hospice. Ownership type does not by itself indicate quality of care; CMS quality measures like the ones above are a better guide.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since June 1, 2007.
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 is for patients who have chosen to focus on comfort rather than curative treatment, typically when a doctor certifies a life expectancy of six months or less.
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 care or support, and patients can still receive treatment for symptom relief.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
This is not specified in the CMS data provided. Please contact the hospice at (409) 813-1028 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The CMS data provided does not describe the intake process. Please contact the hospice directly at (409) 813-1028 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families may want to ask about services offered, staff availability, how care needs are met, and how the hospice supports caregivers; the hospice can address these directly at (409) 813-1028.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Heart To Heart Hospice Of The Gulf Coast directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/671577?state=TX to review 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.