Houston Senior AdvisorHarbor Hospice of Central Houston, L.P. is a Medicare-certified hospice based at 11980 Kirby Drive Suite 220 in Houston, TX 77045. It has been certified since 2012. It cares for about 45 patients on an average day, making it a small hospice. It scores 6 out of 10 on Medicare's Hospice Care Index; the Texas average is 8.4. Family caregivers rate it 1 out of 5 stars. 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 of Central Houston, L.P.'s Medicare record?
| Hospice | Harbor Hospice of Central Houston, L.P. |
|---|---|
| Address | 11980 Kirby Drive Suite 220, Houston, TX 77045 |
| Phone | (713) 777-5290 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 671711 |
| Ownership | Other |
| Medicare-certified since | 03/14/2012 |
How does Harbor Hospice of Central Houston, L.P. score on Medicare's Hospice Care Index?
Harbor Hospice of Central Houston, L.P. scores 6 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 of Central Houston, L.P. | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaps in nursing visits longer than 7 days (lower is better) | 85.8% | 62% | 52.4% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive within 7 days (lower is better) | 20.7% | 7.6% | 7.3% | Worse |
| Patients discharged alive after 180 days or more (lower is better) | 30.6% | 36.9% | 37.4% | Better |
| Live discharge followed by a hospital stay and readmission to hospice (lower is better) | 13.5% | 12.1% | 8.5% | About the same |
| Live discharge followed by death in hospital (lower is better) | 3.6% | 2% | 2.1% | About the same |
| Nurse minutes per routine home care day | 5.6 min | 11.6 min | 19.9 min | Worse |
| Share of skilled nursing minutes given on weekends | 3.6% | 7.6% | 9.6% | Worse |
| Patients visited by a nurse in the last 3 days of life | 94.2% | 88.1% | 89.3% | Better |
Separately, 89.1% of its patients received all seven recommended care steps at admission (Texas average 94.7%) and 24.7% 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 of Central Houston, L.P.?
56% of family caregivers said they would definitely recommend Harbor Hospice of Central Houston, 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 of Central Houston, L.P. | Texas average | U.S. average | vs. Texas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team always communicated well | 60% | 81% | 82% | Worse |
| Team always provided timely help | 55% | 77% | 78% | Worse |
| Team always treated the patient with respect | 74% | 90% | 91% | Worse |
| Right amount of emotional and spiritual support | 80% | 89% | 91% | Worse |
| Patient always got help for pain and symptoms | 63% | 76% | 76% | Worse |
| Caregivers rated the hospice 9 or 10 | 65% | 81% | 83% | Worse |
| Would definitely recommend the hospice | 56% | 83% | 85% | Worse |
Where does Harbor Hospice of Central Houston, L.P. deliver care, and to whom?
71% of harbor hospice of central houston, l.p.'s care is delivered at home and its largest patient group by diagnosis is cancer (26%). 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 | 71% |
| In a nursing facility | 14% |
| In an inpatient hospice unit | 11% |
| In assisted living | 2% |
| In a hospital | 2% |
| Primary diagnosis | Share of patients |
|---|---|
| Cancer | 26% |
| Other conditions | 22% |
| Respiratory disease | 21% |
| Dementia | 14% |
| Heart and circulatory disease | 10% |
| Stroke | 8% |
Which Houston-area ZIP codes does Harbor Hospice of Central Houston, L.P. serve?
Harbor Hospice of Central Houston, L.P. tells Medicare it serves 111 ZIP codes in Houston and Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery and Brazoria counties.
- 77002
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What should you ask Harbor Hospice of Central Houston, L.P. before choosing it?
Ask how often the nurse visits
85.8% of Harbor Hospice of Central Houston, 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
20.7% 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 long nursing visits last
Its nurses average 5.6 minutes per routine care day, against 11.6 minutes across Texas. Ask how long a typical visit lasts and whether the same nurse comes each time.
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 Houston, TX?
- Harbor Hospice Medical Center - Houston LP — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Harbor Hospice of West Houston LP — Hospice Care Index 7 of 10
- Wild Rose Hospice LLC — Hospice Care Index 5 of 10
- A Better Hospice — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Houston - North, LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 of 10
- Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care of Houston - South, LLC — Hospice Care Index 10 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 of Central Houston, L.P. Medicare-certified?
Yes. Harbor Hospice of Central Houston, L.P. is certified by Medicare under provider number 671711 and has been since 2012.
What is Harbor Hospice of Central Houston, L.P.'s Hospice Care Index score?
6 out of 10 in the current Medicare data. The Texas average is 8.4.
How large is Harbor Hospice of Central Houston, L.P.?
It cares for about 45 patients on an average day.
