Find the Right Hospice Care in Lubbock, Texas
About 23 hospices currently serve Lubbock, including 3 nonprofits and 6 with Veterans programs. Use this list to compare options and talk with the hospices that feel right for your family. Lubbock is a South Plains hub, not a DFW satellite. Statewide names on this list may or may not staff locally — it is fair to ask who would walk through the door. If care would be outside the city, start with Lubbock County for a wider view.
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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Filter and compare all 23 Lubbock hospice providers:
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DHC Home Health & Hospice
Lubbock, TX
Hemphill County Hospice
Canadian, TX
Gentiva - Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
(Family Experience)
(10)
Years Serving Texas
Cuidado Casero Home Health & Hospice - Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
(Family Experience)
(4)
Years Serving Texas
Bristol Hospice - Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
(Family Experience)
(0)
Years Serving Texas
Interim HealthCare of Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
(Family Experience)
(27)
Years Serving Texas
Interim HealthCare of Plainview
Plainview, TX
(Family Experience)
(3)
Years Serving Texas
American Star Home Health & Hospice Care
Lubbock, TX
Interim HealthCare of Big Spring
Big Spring, TX
(Family Experience)
(8)
Years Serving Texas
AccentCare Hospice & Palliative Care - Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
(Family Experience)
(5)
Years Serving Texas
Hospice of The South Plains
Lubbock, TX
Angels Care Hospice - Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
Angels Care Hospice - Midland
Midland, TX
Beyondfaith Hospice - Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
(Family Experience)
(191)
Years Serving Texas
Bridge Hospice
Lubbock, TX
Samaritan Hospice
Hereford, TX
(Family Experience)
(0)
Years Serving Texas
Covenant Health At Home With Compassus, Hospice of Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
(Family Experience)
(27)
Years Serving Texas
Grayce Enhanced Hospice Care
Lubbock, TX
Legacy of Love Hospice
Lubbock, TX
(Family Experience)
(5)
Years Serving Texas
UMC Hospice Care, an Amedisys Partner - Lubbock
Lubbock, TX
(Family Experience)
(9)
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 Lubbock. The office might be elsewhere in the South Plains — 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 Lubbock families
Families in Lubbock 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 Lubbock
How many hospice providers serve Lubbock, Texas?
This directory currently lists about 23 Medicare-certified hospice organizations that serve Lubbock. 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 Lubbock?
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 Lubbock?
Yes—about 3 nonprofit hospice organizations currently appear among providers serving Lubbock. Nonprofit and for-profit hospices must both meet Medicare certification standards.
Do hospices serving Lubbock offer Veterans programs?
Yes—6 organizations serving Lubbock 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 Lubbock?
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 Lubbock?
Yes. Most hospice care is delivered where the patient lives—at a private residence in Lubbock, 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 Lubbock hospices serve surrounding West Texas or South Plains communities?
Often, yes—many Lubbock-based teams also serve nearby communities—but coverage varies by organization and distance. Towns such as Slaton, Wolfforth, Shallowater, Levelland, or Plainview may be included or excluded depending on staffing. Always confirm the specific community and ask how travel distance affects visit frequency and after-hours response.
How does hospice coverage work outside the Lubbock city area?
Outside Lubbock, the key questions are drive time, which clinicians cover that route, and whether after-hours support is realistic for the patient’s location. A hospice may serve Lubbock city fully while limiting or scheduling differently for farther communities. Share the exact address, ask about typical visit patterns, and do not assume city-level service automatically extends to every nearby town.
Do statewide names on this list staff Lubbock, or only travel from elsewhere?
It varies. Lubbock is a South Plains hub, not a DFW satellite. Ask which clinicians would visit, where they are based, and how drive time works if care is in a nearby town.
Hospice Care in Lubbock
Finding hospice care in Lubbock
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 Lubbock, 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 Lubbock
- 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 Lubbock
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 Lubbock families
Lubbock is the main hospice hub for much of the South Plains. Unlike DFW or Houston, families here more often compare a smaller set of regional providers and ask about travel to nearby towns—not neighborhood-to-neighborhood Metroplex coverage. A hospice that serves Lubbock may also travel to communities such as Slaton, Wolfforth, Shallowater, Levelland, or Plainview, but distances are longer and visit schedules can be more sensitive to staffing and drive time.
For families comparing options, it helps to:
- Confirm whether the patient is inside Lubbock or in a surrounding South Plains community
- Ask about typical drive time and how often nurses and aides visit when travel distance is greater
- Clarify after-hours coverage for Lubbock versus outlying towns
- Use the Lubbock County page when you need a wider county-level view
This page is focused on Lubbock itself. Nearby communities and Lubbock County can help if care may involve surrounding South Plains towns.