Houston Hospice is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping patients & families navigate the end-of-life journey in 13 counties throughout Southeast Texas - regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, diagnosis, belief system or financial situation. Headquartered in the Texas Medical Center, Houston Hospice serves 13 counties across Texas and includes: Austin, Brazoria, Chambers, Colorado, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Waller, and Wharton. Care is provided in patients' homes, assisted living and in our Hospice Care Center located in the Texas Medical Center. Houston Hospice works with patients and families to learn what their goals are, and to create a customized plan for medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support.
***Most patients pay nothing out-of-pocket.*** Houston Hospice care is covered by most insurance companies and by Medicare and Medicaid for qualifying patients. Houston Hospice is a member of the Texas Medical Center, Texas Non-Profit Hospice Alliance and the Texas New Mexico Hospice Organization. Houston Hospice is accredited by Community Health Accreditation Program, and is a BBB Accredited Charity. Teams of specialist doctors, nurses, hospice aides, counselors, social workers, chaplains and trained volunteers help patients and families to achieve their goals and enjoy life to the fullest.
