Find the Right Hospice Care in Austin, Texas
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.
About 77 hospices currently serve Austin, including 4 nonprofits, 38 with Veterans programs, and 3 with dedicated inpatient facilities. Use this list to compare options and talk with the hospices that feel right for your family. Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Pflugerville are close by, but a hospice that serves Austin does not automatically cover those suburbs. If care might be in Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, or elsewhere in Travis County, start with that county page for a wider view.
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Comforts of Home Healthcare
Cedar Park, TX
(Family Experience)
(12)
Years Serving Texas
Comforts of Home Healthcare serves Central Texas families with a focus on bringing the comforts of home to end-of-life care, recognizing that familiar surroundings enhance the patient experience. The organization helps patients remain comfortable in their own homes while receiving professional hospice care.
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Hospice Austin
Austin, TX
(Family Experience)
(71)
Years Serving Texas
Hospice Austin stands as Central Texas's oldest nonprofit hospice, serving families for over 40 years with deep community roots. The organization operates Christopher House, one of only a few dedicated inpatient hospice facilities in the region, providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for acute symptom management.
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Amedisys Hospice - Austin
Austin, TX
(Family Experience)
(72)
Years Serving Texas
Oasis Hospice - Austin
Austin, TX
Baylor Scott & White Hospice - Temple
Temple, TX
(Family Experience)
(20)
Years Serving Texas
Gentiva - San Marcos
San Marcos, TX
(Family Experience)
(26)
Years Serving Texas
Gentiva - Austin
Austin, TX
(Family Experience)
(14)
Years Serving Texas
Bluebonnet Health Services - Round Rock
Round Rock, TX
(Family Experience)
(1)
Years Serving Texas
Solaris Hospice - Llano
Llano, TX
(Family Experience)
(1)
Years Serving Texas
Gentiva - Georgetown
Georgetown, TX
(Family Experience)
(14)
Years Serving Texas
Beacon Hospice - Austin
Austin, TX
(Family Experience)
(40)
Years Serving Texas
Altus Hospice - Temple
Georgetown, TX
(Family Experience)
(1)
Years Serving Texas
Gentiva - Waco
Waco, TX
(Family Experience)
(18)
Years Serving Texas
Amedisys Hospice - Brenham
Brenham, TX
(Family Experience)
(15)
Years Serving Texas
Generations Health Care - Austin
Austin, TX
Blue Bonnet Palliative Care
Wimberley, TX
(Family Experience)
(12)
Years Serving Texas
Compassus - Round Rock
Round Rock, TX
(Family Experience)
(31)
Years Serving Texas
Bristol Hospice - Austin
Austin, TX
(Family Experience)
(20)
Years Serving Texas
Halcyon Home - Austin
Austin, TX
(Family Experience)
(45)
Years Serving Texas
Beacon Hospice - Georgetown
Austin, TX
(Family Experience)
(37)
Years Serving Texas
Heart To Heart Hospice - Austin
Austin, TX
(Family Experience)
(12)
Years Serving Texas
Choice Hospice - Austin
Austin, TX
(Family Experience)
(4)
Years Serving Texas
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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 Austin. The office might be elsewhere in Central Texas — 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 Austin families
Families in Austin 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 Austin
How many hospice providers serve Austin, Texas?
This directory currently lists about 77 Medicare-certified hospice organizations that serve Austin. 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 Austin?
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 Austin?
Yes—about 4 nonprofit hospice organizations currently appear among providers serving Austin. Nonprofit and for-profit hospices must both meet Medicare certification standards.
Do hospices serving Austin offer Veterans programs?
Yes—38 organizations serving Austin 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 Austin?
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 Austin?
Yes. Most hospice care is delivered where the patient lives—at a private residence in Austin, 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.
Which hospices serve both Austin and nearby suburbs like Round Rock?
Some organizations serve Austin and nearby communities such as Round Rock, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, or Georgetown; others cover Austin only, or only part of the surrounding area. Travis and Williamson County service patterns often overlap for north-suburb families, but coverage is not automatic. Ask each hospice whether the patient’s specific address is in their service area before you rely on a listing.
Does an Austin hospice listing cover all of Travis County?
Not necessarily. A hospice may serve Austin and only part of Travis County, or serve Austin from an office elsewhere in Central Texas. Communities across the county can differ in travel time and staffing footprint. Use this page for Austin-focused options, then confirm the patient’s address with each organization—and use the Travis County page when you need a wider multi-community view.
Does listing on the Austin page mean they cover Round Rock or Cedar Park?
No. A hospice that serves Austin does not automatically cover Round Rock, Cedar Park, or Pflugerville. Some teams cover both Austin and nearby Williamson County suburbs, but it is not guaranteed. Travis County is the wider view for Austin itself — confirm the exact address, especially if care might be north of the city.
How many hospices serving Austin have a dedicated inpatient facility?
This directory currently lists 3 hospices serving Austin that report 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 Austin
Finding hospice care in Austin
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 Austin, 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 Austin
- 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 Austin
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 Austin families
Austin sits in Travis County and is closely connected to fast-growing suburbs in Williamson and Hays counties. A hospice may list Austin because it has a local office, or because its teams travel into the city from elsewhere in Central Texas. Coverage can differ across neighborhoods, and north-suburb vs south-suburb service is often a different question than the city itself.
For families comparing options, it helps to:
- Confirm the exact address or ZIP with each hospice—especially if care may involve a suburb north or south of Austin
- Ask how long it typically takes a nurse to reach that part of Austin or the surrounding community
- Clarify facility relationships if the patient lives in assisted living or a nursing home
- Look at the Travis County page when you need a wider multi-community view across the county
This page is focused on Austin itself. Nearby cities and Travis County can help if care may involve moving between communities or comparing a broader Central Texas footprint.