Find the Right Hospice Care in Abilene, Texas
About 13 hospices currently serve Abilene, including 3 nonprofits, 7 with Veterans programs, and 1 with a dedicated inpatient facility. Use this list to compare options and talk with the hospices that feel right for your family. Abilene is a Big Country hub. On TexasHospices.com, Taylor County is listed in the North Texas region — that does not mean Dallas–Fort Worth teams staff here. Ask who would walk through the door. If care would be outside the city, start with Taylor County.
We are a free, independent resource created by healthcare professionals to help Texas families navigate hospice and end-of-life decisions. We bring together hospice provider comparisons, Medicare quality data, our Hospice Education Center, and trusted community resources so families can better understand their options and take the next step with confidence.
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Hendrick Hospice Care
Abilene, TX
(Family Experience)
(55)
Years Serving Texas
Hospice of The Big Country
Abilene, TX
(Family Experience)
(10)
Years Serving Texas
Solaris Hospice - Eastland
Eastland, TX
(Family Experience)
(3)
Years Serving Texas
Interim HealthCare of Abilene
Abilene, TX
(Family Experience)
(9)
Years Serving Texas
Interim HealthCare of Big Spring
Big Spring, TX
(Family Experience)
(8)
Years Serving Texas
Gentiva - Abilene
Abilene, TX
(Family Experience)
(8)
Years Serving Texas
Heart To Heart Hospice - Midland
Midland, TX
(Family Experience)
(5)
Years Serving Texas
Hospice of Ballinger
Ballinger, TX
Coleman Home Health & Hospice
Coleman, TX
Hospice of San Angelo
San Angelo, TX
(Family Experience)
(6)
Years Serving Texas
Kinder Hearts Hospice - Abilene
Abilene, TX
(Family Experience)
(164)
Years Serving Texas
Enhabit Hospice - Abilene
Abilene, TX
(Family Experience)
(5)
Years Serving Texas
Alpha Omega Hospice - Abilene
Abilene, TX
(Family Experience)
(10)
Years Serving Texas
Total Hospices
Nonprofit Organizations
With Dedicated Inpatient Facilities
With Veterans Programs
Offering Pediatric Hospice
Provide Spanish-Speaking
Every listing here is a Medicare-certified hospice that reports serving Abilene. The office might be elsewhere in the Abilene / Big Country area — that is common. When you call, share your loved one’s address so the team can confirm they can come to you. TexasHospices.com is free for families.
Other important resources for Abilene families
Families in Abilene often discover that choosing a hospice is only one part of the journey. Questions about funeral arrangements, cremation, estate planning, elder law, probate, advance directives, veterans’ benefits, and other important decisions frequently arise at the same time.
Placements are limited and selective — we review applications and only accept organizations that meet our standards for this section. Listings are paid advertising, not recommendations or endorsements. Families review the information and choose professionals for themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hospices in Abilene
How many hospice providers serve Abilene, Texas?
This directory currently lists about 13 Medicare-certified hospice organizations that serve Abilene. That count reflects service coverage—not how many hospices have a headquarters inside city limits. Many teams travel to patients at home, in assisted living, or in nursing and memory care. Use the filters above to narrow by need, then confirm the patient’s address with any organization you contact.
What should I understand when choosing hospice care in Abilene?
It helps to understand whether each hospice covers the patient’s exact address; how admission timing and after-hours nursing support work; what aide support, medications, and equipment coordination look like; whether inpatient or respite options are available when home care is not enough; Medicare quality information and family-experience scores shown on this site; any specialties you may need (such as Veterans programs, pediatric care, language support, or inpatient partners); typical visit frequency; and who to call after hours. Contacting a hospice for information does not obligate your family to enroll.
Are there nonprofit hospice options serving Abilene?
Yes—about 3 nonprofit hospice organizations currently appear among providers serving Abilene. Nonprofit and for-profit hospices must both meet Medicare certification standards.
Do hospices serving Abilene offer Veterans programs?
Yes—7 organizations serving Abilene list Veterans-focused programs (often including We Honor Veterans). If your loved one is a Veteran, ask about military-culture training, VA coordination, and how the team supports the whole family. Use the Veterans quick filter above, then confirm details directly with the hospice.
How quickly can hospice care begin in Abilene?
When hospice is medically appropriate, many providers can begin within about 24–48 hours, and some offer same-day admission when staffing allows. Timing depends on the patient’s condition, physician orders, and the hospice team’s availability. Ask about after-hours admissions and who comes to the home first. The Quick Admission filter can help you spot organizations that emphasize faster starts—then verify with a phone call.
Can hospice care be provided at home in Abilene?
Yes. Most hospice care is delivered where the patient lives—at a private residence in Abilene, or in assisted living, memory care, or a nursing facility. Most interdisciplinary teams visit on a schedule and provide 24/7 phone support for urgent needs. Some situations may need a short stay in an inpatient or contracted facility for symptom management. Always confirm that the hospice covers the specific community or ZIP where care will be provided.
Are North Texas / DFW hospices staffed in Abilene?
Usually not as a local team. The region label on this site is a map grouping, not a staffing promise. Ask who would visit in Abilene.
How many hospices serving Abilene have a dedicated inpatient facility?
This directory currently lists 1 hospice serving Abilene that reports a dedicated inpatient facility. That is different from routine home care. Use the inpatient filter on this page, then open a profile to see how they handle a short stay when symptoms are hard to manage at home. Always confirm with the team — a listing is a starting point.
Hospice Care in Abilene
Finding hospice care in Abilene
A hospital or doctor may give you one or two hospice names. You can still look at more options. This page is a free place to compare hospices that serve Abilene, then call the ones that feel like a fit. Asking questions does not mean you have chosen a hospice.
What families often compare
As you look through the list above, it often helps to ask:
- Whether they can come to your loved one’s address in Abilene
- How soon care can start, and who to call after hours
- Help with aides, medications, and equipment
- Whether a short inpatient or respite stay is possible if home care is not enough
- Experience with your loved one’s condition, when that matters
- Medicare quality information and family-experience scores on each profile
- How the team keeps in touch with family caregivers
Where hospice care happens in Abilene
Most hospice care happens where your loved one already lives — at home, or in assisted living, memory care, or a nursing facility. If symptoms become hard to manage at home, some hospices can arrange a short stay in an inpatient setting. The right place depends on what your loved one needs and what each team can offer.
Local considerations for Abilene families
Abilene is its own market. Statewide or DFW names on this list may only travel in, or may not come at all. Confirm a local team. Nearby towns in Taylor County are not automatic.
When you compare, it often helps to:
- Ask where the visiting nurses are based
- Ask about after-hours coverage in Abilene
- If your loved one is a Veteran, ask how they coordinate with the VA — programs vary
- Use Taylor County for communities outside the city
This page is focused on Abilene itself.