Find the Right Hospice Care in Amarillo, Texas
About 9 hospices currently serve Amarillo, including 2 nonprofits and 3 with Veterans programs. Use this list to compare options and talk with the hospices that feel right for your family. Amarillo is the Panhandle hub — not a Dallas or Lubbock satellite. Statewide names on this list may or may not staff locally. If care might be in Canyon or elsewhere in Potter County, start with that county page.
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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These ratings are from Medicare, Google, and other objective data sources. Paid listing level does not change them.
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Hansford Hospice
Spearman, TX
(Family Experience)
(0)
Years Serving Texas
BSA Hospice of The Southwest
Amarillo, TX
(Family Experience)
(23)
Years Serving Texas
ExcelaCare Hospice - Amarillo
Amarillo, TX
American Star Home Health & Hospice Care
Lubbock, TX
Gentiva - Amarillo
Amarillo, TX
(Family Experience)
(16)
Years Serving Texas
Enhabit Hospice - Amarillo
Amarillo, TX
(Family Experience)
(4)
Years Serving Texas
Samaritan Hospice
Hereford, TX
(Family Experience)
(0)
Years Serving Texas
Legacy of Love Hospice
Lubbock, TX
(Family Experience)
(5)
Years Serving Texas
Kinder Hearts Hospice - Amarillo
Amarillo, TX
(Family Experience)
(34)
Years Serving Texas
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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 Amarillo. The office might be elsewhere in the Texas Panhandle — 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 Amarillo families
Families in Amarillo 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 Amarillo
How many hospice providers serve Amarillo, Texas?
This directory currently lists about 9 Medicare-certified hospice organizations that serve Amarillo. 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 Amarillo?
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 Amarillo?
Yes—about 2 nonprofit hospice organizations currently appear among providers serving Amarillo. Nonprofit and for-profit hospices must both meet Medicare certification standards.
Do hospices serving Amarillo offer Veterans programs?
Yes—3 organizations serving Amarillo 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 Amarillo?
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 Amarillo?
Yes. Most hospice care is delivered where the patient lives—at a private residence in Amarillo, 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.
Do statewide or Lubbock hospices staff Amarillo?
It varies. Amarillo is its own Panhandle market. Ask which clinicians would visit and where they are based.
Hospice Care in Amarillo
Finding hospice care in Amarillo
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 Amarillo, 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 Amarillo
- 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 Amarillo
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 Amarillo families
Amarillo straddles Potter and Randall counties. A team that covers one side of town may still ask you to confirm the other. This is its own market. Lubbock is a related South Plains / Panhandle region on this site, not the same local team.
When you compare, it often helps to:
- Share the exact Amarillo address (Potter vs Randall can matter)
- Ask who would walk through the door, and where they are based
- Ask about after-hours coverage in Amarillo, not a statewide call center only
- Confirm Canyon or other nearby towns separately
This page is focused on Amarillo itself.