HARBOR HOSPICE 27 LP
Provider Information
- Address
- 727 E FRONT STREET SUITE 100
TYLER, TX 75702 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- December 1, 2014
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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 August 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) | 1 |
| Physicians | 1 |
26
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 27 LP reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- 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 27 LP compares to hospices nationwide.
9.7 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 22nd percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
40
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 day9.7 min
Ranks better than about 22% 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 weekends5.3%
Ranks better than about 18% 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 life77.2%
Ranks better than about 11% 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 visits88.1%
Ranks better than about 7% 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 care2%
Ranks better than about 78% 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 months49%
Ranks better than about 20% 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 care8.2%
Ranks better than about 45% 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 hospice4.1%
Ranks better than about 16% 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)52nd 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$22,873 · 74th 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 8 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 37.3% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment98.2%
- Treatment preferences discussed99.0%
- Beliefs and values discussed85.6%
- Visits in the last days of life37.3%
- All care steps completed83.7%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer11%
- Dementia31%
- Heart and circulatory disease12%
- Lung and respiratory disease23%
- Other conditions18%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
About HARBOR HOSPICE 27 LP
HARBOR HOSPICE 27 LP serves families across the Tyler area from their office on East Front Street. They provide care for people who need comfort and support during a serious illness. This provider holds a Medicare certification that began in late 2014. They also maintain accreditation through the Joint Commission. That is a national group that checks if a hospice meets high standards for safety and care. It shows they follow strict rules to keep patients safe. You can expect them to follow these formal guidelines every day. Choosing a provider with this status means they have gone through an extra review of their work. It is a good sign for families looking for help in Smith County.
Understanding This Provider
This hospice operates as a for-profit business. They have been active in the Medicare system for over nine years now. The Joint Commission accreditation is a major part of their profile. This group sends experts to look at how the hospice manages medicine and patient records. They also watch how the staff talks to families. If you choose this provider, you are picking a team that invites outside experts to double-check their work. That is why they have earned strong quality-of-care marks from federal reviewers. They focus on the specific needs of patients in Tyler. It is helpful to know they have a clear history of meeting federal standards. They have a small, focused team of 26 employees. This includes one physician and one registered nurse on staff to lead the care plan.
Quality Rating Note
What Is Hospice Care Like in TYLER?
Hospice care in Tyler focuses on comfort rather than a cure. The team helps patients manage pain. They also support the family during a hard season. A typical team includes a doctor and a nurse to oversee the medical side of things. They visit the home or a facility to ensure the patient feels at peace. Most hospice care happens wherever the patient calls home. That could be a house, an apartment, or a local nursing home. The goal is to keep the patient in a familiar spot. Because this provider is a freestanding hospice, they are built to focus only on end-of-life care. They do not juggle other hospital duties. This allows their staff to give all their focus to the patient and their specific needs. It changes the daily routine for the better.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should feel confident before you make a final choice. Start by asking how quickly a nurse can get to the home if a problem happens at night. This is a common worry for families. Ask how the team handles pain that gets worse suddenly. You also want to know how they support family members who are grieving. Ask if they offer volunteers to sit with the patient. It helps to ask how they keep the primary doctor informed about the patient's status. Finally, ask what happens if the patient needs to move to a different level of care. You need clear answers before signing any paperwork. Do not be afraid to ask for details until you feel you have the full picture. A good provider will be happy to explain their process to you.
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