Greater Houston Senior Living Guide

Hospice Care in Houston, TX

Hospice care focuses on comfort, pain management, and quality of life for patients with a serious or terminal illness. Houston hospice agencies provide interdisciplinary teams — nurses, aides, social workers, chaplains, and bereavement counselors — who deliver care at home, in assisted living, or at a hospice inpatient unit. Medicare and Texas Medicaid both cover hospice benefits for eligible patients.

Licensed Agencies474
Cities Served38+
HHSC Licensed100%
Medicaid Options✓

When to consider hospice

Hospice is typically appropriate when a physician has certified that a patient has a life expectancy of six months or less if the illness follows its natural course. Hospice care is not a “last resort” — it can provide comfort, dignity, and meaningful time with family much earlier than most families realize.

The Medicare Hospice Benefit covers nursing care, medical equipment, medications related to the terminal illness, home health aide services, counseling, and bereavement support for the family — at no cost to the patient. Contact any agency below to discuss referrals and eligibility.

Hospice Care Agencies

Hospice Care Providers in Greater Houston

Frequently Asked Questions

Hospice Care FAQ

Does Medicare cover hospice care?
Yes. The Medicare Hospice Benefit covers nursing care, medical equipment, related medications, home health aide services, social work, chaplain services, and bereavement support — at no cost to the patient. Eligibility requires a physician certification of terminal illness with a six-month prognosis.
Can a patient receive hospice at home or only at a facility?
Both. Most Houston-area hospice care is delivered in the patient’s home (including in assisted living or memory care communities). Hospice agencies also arrange inpatient respite and general inpatient care when symptoms cannot be managed at home.

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