HARBOR HOSPICE HOUSE
Provider Information
- Address
- 2450 NORTH MAJOR DRIVE
BEAUMONT, TX 77713 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- November 7, 2005
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 27 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 16 |
| Volunteers | 29 |
101
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what HARBOR HOSPICE HOUSE reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Provided directly by this hospice
- Type of inpatient care
- Respite care (up to five days at a time, to give family caregivers a break)
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how HARBOR HOSPICE HOUSE compares to hospices nationwide.
8 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 9th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
89
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day8 min
Ranks better than about 9% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends6.4%
Ranks better than about 31% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life94.4%
Ranks better than about 57% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits56.3%
Ranks better than about 45% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care12.3%
Ranks better than about 16% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months33.1%
Ranks better than about 61% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care20.8%
Ranks better than about 6% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice4.6%
Ranks better than about 13% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)100th percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$15,532 · 36th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 31.1% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening99.7%
- Pain assessment99.8%
- Breathing difficulty screening99.4%
- Breathing difficulty treatment98.1%
- Treatment preferences discussed99.9%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.4%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids98.8%
- Visits in the last days of life31.1%
- All care steps completed97.3%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer27%
- Dementia14%
- Heart and circulatory disease22%
- Lung and respiratory disease15%
- Stroke9%
- Other conditions14%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Harbor Hospice House
Harbor Hospice House serves families in Beaumont, Texas. This provider offers end-of-life care within Jefferson County. They have been certified by Medicare since November 2005. The facility operates as a freestanding hospice, which means they manage their own dedicated space for patient care. It is a for-profit organization. Finding the right support during a health crisis takes time. This provider aims to offer care that meets federal standards for quality and patient satisfaction. They have a long history of serving the local community. Their team works to provide comfort during difficult days. Families looking for care in the Beaumont area can review these details to learn more about their service history. They focus on meeting the needs of those who require hospice support in a residential setting.
About Harbor Hospice House
Harbor Hospice House is a for-profit provider based on Major Drive. Being Medicare certified for nearly two decades shows they have met federal rules for a long time. These rules ensure that hospices provide basic levels of care for people in their final months. Certification matters because it requires regular checks by state agencies. This helps keep standards high for everyone. The facility functions as a freestanding house. This means the building is designed specifically for hospice needs rather than being inside a hospital. You should know that their care model is built around this specific setting. Their team includes 101 employees. This group works together to support patients and their loved ones. Understanding how a provider is structured helps you decide if it fits your family. You can look at their history to see how long they have been part of the local healthcare system.
Quality Overview
What Is Hospice Care Like in Beaumont?
Hospice care in Beaumont focuses on managing symptoms and providing emotional comfort. The goal is to improve quality of life when a cure is no longer the main focus. At Harbor Hospice House, the staff includes 27 registered nurses and 16 licensed practical nurses. They also work with 29 volunteers who help support daily needs. This mix of staff allows for a team approach to care. Nurses handle medical symptoms, while others offer social and spiritual support. Having a large team means there is always someone to help with physical or emotional pain. The staff size is one way to gauge how they manage patient needs each day. Most families find that having a dedicated team makes a big difference. This local facility uses its resources to assist people in Jefferson County. They provide care that emphasizes dignity and peace for every person they serve.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Talking to a hospice team can help you make a choice. You should ask clear questions to understand how they will help your loved one. First, ask how the nurses manage pain and other symptoms at night. You should also ask how often the hospice nurse visits the home or the facility. It is helpful to know who to call when an emergency happens after hours. Another good question is how they support family members with grief. Ask how their volunteers help with daily tasks or companionship. Do not be afraid to ask about their experience with specific illnesses. You deserve to know how the team handles complex medical needs. Getting answers to these questions will help you feel more prepared. Take your time to gather the facts before you decide on a hospice provider for your family.
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