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Harbor Hospice House

Average3-Star CMS Rating

2450 North Major Drive, Beaumont, TX 77713

For-Profit
21 Years Certified
89 Patients/Day

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2450 North Major Drive
Beaumont, TX 77713

About Harbor Hospice House

Hospice overview and quality summary

Harbor Hospice House is a for-profit hospice care provider in Beaumont, TX, serving patients and families in Jefferson County and the surrounding area. Medicare certified since 2005, Harbor Hospice House has provided 21 years of end-of-life and palliative care to the community.

Harbor Hospice House serves an average of 89 patients per day, covering 47 ZIP codes across its service area. 61% of care is delivered in patients' homes, consistent with the hospice philosophy of enabling comfort care in familiar surroundings.

CMS has assigned Harbor Hospice House a 3-star quality rating based on caregiver survey feedback, indicating average satisfaction with the hospice's care. The facility's Hospice Care Index score is 8 out of 10, a composite measure of care quality and efficiency. 9 physicians are affiliated with this hospice.

When choosing hospice care in Beaumont, TX, consider quality ratings, caregiver satisfaction surveys, the hospice's experience with your loved one's condition, and the service area. Since hospice care is typically delivered in the home, the responsiveness and availability of the care team are critical factors.

At a Glance

Star Rating3/5 Stars
OwnershipFor-Profit
Certified Since2005
CountyJefferson
Avg Daily Census89 patients
Service Area47 ZIP codes
HCI Score8/10
Affiliated Doctors9

Caregiver Satisfaction

CAHPS Hospice Survey results from bereaved family caregivers

3of 5

Average

CMS CAHPS Hospice Star Rating

Harbor Hospice House has received a 3-star quality rating from CMS, based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey. This average rating reflects caregiver satisfaction across communication, symptom management, timely care, and emotional support. CMS publishes these ratings to help families in Beaumont, TX compare hospice providers.

Emotional & Spiritual Support

How well the hospice team provided emotional and spiritual support

Average
88%

88% of caregivers gave a top rating for emotional & spiritual support, consistent with the national average of 90%.

Treated with Respect

Whether the patient was treated with dignity and respect

Below Average
87%

87% of caregivers gave a top rating for treated with respect, below the national average of 90%.

Help with Symptoms

How well the hospice team managed pain and other symptoms

Average
76%

76% of caregivers gave a top rating for help with symptoms, consistent with the national average of 74%.

Team Communication

How well the hospice team communicated with the family

Below Average
76%

76% of caregivers gave a top rating for team communication, below the national average of 81%.

Getting Timely Care

Whether the patient received help as soon as it was needed

Below Average
73%

73% of caregivers gave a top rating for getting timely care, below the national average of 77%.

Training for Family Caregivers

Whether sufficient training was provided to care for the patient

Average
76%

76% of caregivers gave a top rating for training for family caregivers, consistent with the national average of 75%.

Overall Rating (9-10)

Percentage of caregivers rating the hospice 9 or 10 out of 10

Average
80%

80% of caregivers gave a top rating for overall rating (9-10), consistent with the national average of 81%.

Would Recommend

Percentage of caregivers who would definitely recommend this hospice

Average
85%

85% of caregivers gave a top rating for would recommend, consistent with the national average of 84%.

Source: CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey · Vertical markers indicate national average

Quality Process Measures

CMS hospice care quality indicators vs. national benchmarks

Treatment Preferences Documented

Patients whose treatment preferences were discussed and documented

99.9%

Natl: 99.5%

Average

Beliefs & Values Addressed

Patients whose beliefs and values were addressed in the plan of care

99.5%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Pain Screening

Patients screened for pain upon hospice admission

99.7%

Natl: 98.3%

Average

Comprehensive Pain Assessment

Patients with pain who received a comprehensive pain assessment

99.8%

Natl: 94.8%

Above Average

Dyspnea Screening

Patients screened for shortness of breath upon admission

99.3%

Natl: 99.0%

Average

Dyspnea Treatment

Patients with dyspnea who received treatment within 24 hours

98.5%

Natl: 97.4%

Average

Opioid Bowel Regimen

Patients on opioids who were offered a bowel regimen

98.9%

Natl: 93.2%

Above Average

Composite Process Score

Composite measure of all hospice care process quality measures

97.4%

Natl: 91.6%

Above Average

Hospice Care Index

Composite quality score with 10 sub-measures

8/10

Overall HCI Score

National average: 8.8/10

Harbor Hospice House's Hospice Care Index (HCI) score is 8 out of 10, below the national average of 8.8. The HCI evaluates hospices on nursing visit continuity, care transitions, spending efficiency, and presence in the final days.

31.1% of Harbor Hospice House's patients received visits from the hospice team in their final days of life, below the national average of 47.9%. Families may want to discuss end-of-life visit availability with this hospice.

Visits Near Death

Patients with visits in last 3 days of life

94.4%

Natl: 89.5%

57th pctl

Nurse Care Minutes

Average nurse care minutes per routine home care day

8

Natl: 13.4

9th pctl

Weekend Nursing

Percentage of skilled nursing minutes on weekends

6.4%

Natl: 9.2%

31th pctl

Gaps in Nursing Visits

Stays with gaps in skilled nursing visits

56.3%

Natl: 55.4%

55th pctl

Early Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive within 3 days

12.3%

Natl: 7.2%

84th pctl

Late Live Discharges

Patients discharged alive after enrollment

33.1%

Natl: 40%

39th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 1)

Hospice-to-acute-care transitions near death

20.8%

Natl: 8%

94th pctl

Burdensome Transitions (Type 2)

Acute care admissions near death

4.6%

Natl: 2.3%

87th pctl

CHC/GIP Days

Continuous home care & general inpatient days as share of total

9.1%

Natl: 0.6%

100th pctl

Per-Beneficiary Spending

Average Medicare spending per hospice beneficiary

$15,532

Natl: $16,971

36th pctl

Patient Population

Primary diagnoses of hospice patients

Harbor Hospice House's patient population is primarily composed of individuals with cancer (27%), followed by cardiovascular disease (22%), respiratory disease (15%), dementia (14%), other conditions (14%), stroke (9%).

Cancer27%
Cardiovascular Disease22%
Respiratory Disease15%
Dementia14%
Other Conditions14%
Stroke9%

Care Settings

Where hospice care is delivered

Harbor Hospice House delivers 61% of its care in patients' homes, with 23% in nursing facility settings, 12% in inpatient hospice settings, 4% in assisted living settings. The hospice serves an average of 89 patients per day.

Patient's Home

61%

Nursing Facility

23%

Inpatient Hospice

12%

Assisted Living

4%

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Harbor Hospice House

What is the CMS rating for Harbor Hospice House?

Harbor Hospice House has a 3-star quality rating from CMS based on the CAHPS Hospice Survey of bereaved family caregivers, which evaluates satisfaction across areas including symptom management, communication, and emotional support.

What conditions does Harbor Hospice House primarily treat?

Harbor Hospice House's patient population includes cancer (27%), cardiovascular disease (22%), respiratory disease (15%), dementia (14%), other conditions (14%), stroke (9%). This reflects the hospice's experience managing these conditions.

Where does Harbor Hospice House provide care?

Harbor Hospice House provides care in patient's home (61%), nursing facility (23%), inpatient hospice (12%), assisted living (4%).

How large is Harbor Hospice House?

Harbor Hospice House serves an average of 89 patients per day and covers 47 ZIP codes in its service area.

How many doctors are affiliated with Harbor Hospice House?

9 physicians are affiliated with Harbor Hospice House.

Data source: CMS Hospice Compare · CAHPS Hospice Survey ·