Houston Senior AdvisorHarbor Hospice 28, L.P. is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 2251 N. Loop 336 W. Suite 2251-C in Conroe, TX 77304. It has been certified since 2014. It cares for about 22 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 7 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Texas average is 8.4. The index flags 4 areas where it is worse than the Texas average, starting with gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days.
What is Harbor Hospice 28, L.P.'s Medicare record?
| Hospice | Harbor Hospice 28, L.P. |
|---|---|
| Address | 2251 N. Loop 336 W. Suite 2251-C, Conroe, TX 77304 |
| Phone | (936) 441-5500 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 741515 |
| Ownership | For-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 01/20/2014 |
How does Harbor Hospice 28, L.P. score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Harbor Hospice 28, L.P. scores 7 out of 10 on the Hospice Care Index, which counts how many of ten visit, discharge and staffing indicators a hospice meets. Against the Texas average it is better on 2 of the indicators below and worse on 4.
| Indicator | Harbor Hospice 28, L.P. | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 84.4% | 62% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 16.7% | 7.6% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 28.6% | 36.9% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 28.6% | 12.1% | 8.5% | Worse |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 4.8% | 2% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 7.7 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 9.8% | 7.6% | 9.6% | About the same |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 94.4% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 80.8% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 30.1% were visited by a nurse or social worker on at least two of their last three days (Texas average 51%).
What do families say about Harbor Hospice 28, L.P.?
73% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Harbor Hospice 28, L.P.; the Texas average is 83%. The survey goes to the family member who was the main caregiver, after the patient has died.
| Survey question | Harbor Hospice 28, L.P. | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 78% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 75% | 77% | 78% | About the same |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 81% | 90% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 86% | 89% | 91% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 57% | 76% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 76% | 81% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 73% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Harbor Hospice 28, L.P. deliver care, and to whom?
78% of harbor hospice 28, l.p.'s care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is respiratory disease (29%). It has provided levels of care beyond routine home visits, such as continuous care at home or inpatient stays, in the last three years.
| Where care is delivered | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| At home | 78% |
| In assisted living | 16% |
| In a nursing facility | 2% |
| In a hospital | 2% |
| In an inpatient hospice unit | 2% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Respiratory disease | 29% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 20% |
| Cancer | 17% |
| Other conditions | 14% |
| Dementia | 13% |
| Stroke | 8% |
Which Houston-area ZIP codes does Harbor Hospice 28, L.P. serve?
Harbor Hospice 28, L.P. tells Medicare it serves 40 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77014
- 77016
- 77045
- 77062
- 77066
- 77073
- 77080
- 77301
- 77302
- 77303
- 77304
- 77306
- 77316
- 77318
- 77336
- 77338
- 77354
- 77355
- 77356
- 77357
- 77365
- 77372
- 77373
- 77375
- 77377
- 77378
- 77379
- 77380
- 77381
- 77382
- 77384
- 77385
- 77386
- 77388
- 77389
- 77396
- 77459
- 77536
- 77562
- 77873
What should you ask Harbor Hospice 28, L.P. before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
84.4% of Harbor Hospice 28, L.P.'s patients went more than seven days without a nursing visit at some point, against 62% across Texas. Ask for the planned visit schedule in writing and who decides when it changes.
Ask what happens in the first week
16.7% of its live discharges came within a week of enrollment (Texas average 7.6%). Ask what the admission visit covers and how they confirm hospice is the right fit before enrolling.
Ask how a crisis at home is handled
28.6% of its live discharges were followed by a hospital stay and a return to hospice (Texas average 12.1%). Ask who comes to the house in a symptom crisis and how fast.
Ask what the family is expected to do
Hospice supports the family caregiver; it does not replace one. Ask how many aide visits a week are typical and what happens overnight.
Which other hospices serve Conroe, TX?
- Amedisys Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Elara Caring — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- St Joseph Hospice of Conroe Texas — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
- Hospice 365 LLC — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Oasis Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Alamo Hospice of Conroe — Hospice Care Index 9 of 10
All Medicare-certified hospices in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare hospice data release dated 2026-08-07.
Common questions
Is Harbor Hospice 28, L.P. Medicare-certified?
Yes. Harbor Hospice 28, L.P. is certified by Medicare under provider number 741515 and has been since 2014.
What is Harbor Hospice 28, L.P.'s Hospice Care Index score?
7 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Harbor Hospice 28, L.P.?
It cares for about 22 patients on an average day.
