Find the Right Hospice Care in Tyler, Texas
About 40 hospices currently serve Tyler, including 3 nonprofits, 16 with Veterans programs, and 2 with dedicated inpatient facilities. Use this list to compare options and talk with the hospices that feel right for your family. Tyler is the East Texas hub — not a Dallas satellite. If care might be in Whitehouse, Lindale, or elsewhere in Smith 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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Showing 20 of 40 providers
The Hospice of East Texas - Longview
Longview, TX
(Family Experience)
(4)
Years Serving Texas
The Hospice of East Texas - Tyler
Tyler, TX
(Family Experience)
(86)
Years Serving Texas
Lifecare Health Services
Longview, TX
(Family Experience)
(13)
Years Serving Texas
Solaris Hospice - Tyler
Tyler, TX
(Family Experience)
(2)
Years Serving Texas
Marshall Homecare And Hospice
Marshall, TX
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care - Longview
Longview, TX
(Family Experience)
(1)
Years Serving Texas
Heartsway Hospice - Longview
Longview, TX
(Family Experience)
(8)
Years Serving Texas
Angel Care Hospice - Henderson
Henderson, TX
Reflections Hospice of Texas
Quitman, TX
VITAS Hospice - Greenville
Greenville, TX
(Family Experience)
(41)
Years Serving Texas
Platinum Palliative & Hospice Care
Paris, TX
(Family Experience)
(1)
Years Serving Texas
Alinea Family Hospice Care
Terrell, TX
(Family Experience)
(79)
Years Serving Texas
Choice Hospice - Longview
Longview, TX
Choice Hospice - Tyler
Tyler, TX
Harbor Hospice - Texarkana
Tyler, TX
(Family Experience)
(0)
Years Serving Texas
Harbor Hospice - Tyler
Tyler, TX
(Family Experience)
(31)
Years Serving Texas
Dierksen Hospice
Texarkana, TX
Heart To Heart Hospice - Longview
Longview, TX
(Family Experience)
(25)
Years Serving Texas
Heart To Heart Hospice - Tyler
Tyler, TX
(Family Experience)
(23)
Years Serving Texas
Always Accurate Hospice
Kaufman, TX
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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 Tyler. The office might be elsewhere in East 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 Tyler families
Families in Tyler 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 Tyler
How many hospice providers serve Tyler, Texas?
This directory currently lists about 40 Medicare-certified hospice organizations that serve Tyler. 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 Tyler?
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 Tyler?
Yes—about 3 nonprofit hospice organizations currently appear among providers serving Tyler. Nonprofit and for-profit hospices must both meet Medicare certification standards.
Do hospices serving Tyler offer Veterans programs?
Yes—16 organizations serving Tyler 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 Tyler?
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 Tyler?
Yes. Most hospice care is delivered where the patient lives—at a private residence in Tyler, 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 Dallas hospices staff Tyler?
Not as a default. Tyler is its own market. Ask who would walk through the door.
How many hospices serving Tyler have a dedicated inpatient facility?
This directory currently lists 2 hospices serving Tyler 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 Tyler
Finding hospice care in Tyler
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 Tyler, 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 Tyler
- 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 Tyler
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 Tyler families
Tyler is its own East Texas market. Dallas or Houston brands may appear in search. Ask who would visit here. Longview is a related East Texas city, not the same coverage map.
When you compare, it often helps to:
- Confirm Tyler and the ZIP
- Ask where the local team is based
- Confirm Lindale, Whitehouse, or Bullard only if relevant
- Use Smith County for the wider view
This page is focused on Tyler itself.