Find the Right Hospice Care in Waco, Texas
About 41 hospices currently serve Waco, including 4 nonprofits, 20 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. Waco is the McLennan County hub — not Temple and not Austin. If care might be in Hewitt, Woodway, or elsewhere in McLennan 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 41 providers
Baylor Scott & White Hospice - Temple
Temple, TX
(Family Experience)
(21)
Years Serving Texas
Gentiva - Temple
Temple, TX
(Family Experience)
(34)
Years Serving Texas
Community Healthcare of Texas - Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
(Family Experience)
(52)
Years Serving Texas
Providence Hospice - Community Healthcare of Texas
Waco, TX
(Family Experience)
(3)
Years Serving Texas
Solaris Hospice - Hamilton
Hamilton, TX
(Family Experience)
(1)
Years Serving Texas
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care - Groesbeck
Groesbeck, TX
(Family Experience)
(2)
Years Serving Texas
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care - Waco
Waco, TX
(Family Experience)
(13)
Years Serving Texas
Hospice Sunset
Clifton, TX
(Family Experience)
(1)
Years Serving Texas
Gentiva - Waco
Waco, TX
(Family Experience)
(18)
Years Serving Texas
Interim HealthCare of Austin
Pflugerville, TX
(Family Experience)
(0)
Years Serving Texas
Compassus - Waco
Waco, TX
(Family Experience)
(11)
Years Serving Texas
Amedisys Hospice - Brenham
Brenham, TX
Baylor Scott & White Hospice - Waco
Waco, TX
(Family Experience)
(8)
Years Serving Texas
VITAS Hospice - Dallas
Dallas, TX
(Family Experience)
(83)
Years Serving Texas
Halcyon Home - Austin
Austin, TX
(Family Experience)
(119)
Years Serving Texas
Interim HealthCare of Granbury
Granbury, TX
(Family Experience)
(3)
Years Serving Texas
Harbor Hospice - Waco
Waco, TX
(Family Experience)
(8)
Years Serving Texas
Heart of Texas Hospice - Temple/Killeen
Killeen, TX
(Family Experience)
(25)
Years Serving Texas
Hospice Plus – Cleburne
Cleburne, TX
(Family Experience)
(0)
Years Serving Texas
Alamo Hospice - Waco
Waco, TX
(Family Experience)
(0)
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 Waco. 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 Waco families
Families in Waco 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 Waco
How many hospice providers serve Waco, Texas?
This directory currently lists about 41 Medicare-certified hospice organizations that serve Waco. 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 Waco?
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 Waco?
Yes—about 4 nonprofit hospice organizations currently appear among providers serving Waco. Nonprofit and for-profit hospices must both meet Medicare certification standards.
Do hospices serving Waco offer Veterans programs?
Yes—20 organizations serving Waco 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 Waco?
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 Waco?
Yes. Most hospice care is delivered where the patient lives—at a private residence in Waco, 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 Waco hospices also serve Hewitt, Woodway, or other nearby communities?
Many do, but you should confirm each community. Hewitt, Woodway, Robinson, Bellmead, and Lacy Lakeview are commonly part of Waco-area service patterns, yet not every organization covers every suburb the same way. Ask about the patient’s exact address and typical visit / after-hours response for that location.
Is a Waco hospice the same as a Temple or Killeen hospice option?
Not usually. Temple and Killeen are nearby corridor cities with their own local teams and coverage maps. Some regional organizations serve more than one of these markets; others are Waco-focused. If your family is comparing across the I-35 corridor, confirm each city separately rather than treating a Waco listing as automatic Temple or Killeen coverage.
How many hospices serving Waco have a dedicated inpatient facility?
This directory currently lists 1 hospice serving Waco 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 Waco
Finding hospice care in Waco
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 Waco, 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 Waco
- 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 Waco
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 Waco families
Waco is the primary city hub in McLennan County and a reference point for nearby communities such as Hewitt, Woodway, Robinson, Bellmead, and Lacy Lakeview. Families sometimes also compare Temple or Killeen options along the I-35 corridor, but those are different staffing markets. A hospice that serves Waco may focus tightly on the Waco metro or extend into surrounding McLennan County towns—coverage is not the same as “all of Central Texas.”
For families comparing options, it helps to:
- Confirm whether Hewitt, Woodway, Robinson, or other nearby communities are included if relevant
- Ask how the local team covers Waco versus farther I-35 corridor cities such as Temple or Killeen
- Clarify facility relationships for assisted living and nursing homes in the Waco area
- Use the McLennan County page when you need a wider county-level view
This page is focused on Waco itself. Nearby communities and McLennan County can help if care may involve multiple towns around Waco.