Find the Right Hospice Care in Bell County
About 52 hospices currently serve Bell County, including 2 nonprofits, 31 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. Bell County includes Killeen and Temple — they are not the same starting point. Veteran support is a normal question; programs still vary.
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 52 providers
Comforts of Home Healthcare
Cedar Park, TX
(Family Experience)
(15)
Oasis Hospice - Austin
Austin, TX
Enhabit Hospice - Temple
Temple, TX
(Family Experience)
(4)
JOL Hospice - Kyle
Kyle, TX
JOL Hospice - Leander
Leander, TX
Bluebonnet Health Services - Round Rock
Round Rock, TX
(Family Experience)
(1)
Bluebonnet Health Services - Waco
Waco, TX
(Family Experience)
(16)
Concho Hearts Hospice - Austin
Pflugerville, TX
Gentiva - Temple
Temple, TX
(Family Experience)
(34)
Providence Hospice - Community Healthcare of Texas
Waco, TX
(Family Experience)
(3)
Amedisys Hospice - Brenham
Brenham, TX
Amedisys Hospice - Temple
Temple, TX
(Family Experience)
(15)
Amedisys Hospice - Waco
Waco, TX
(Family Experience)
(21)
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care - Killeen
Killeen, TX
(Family Experience)
(8)
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care - Waco
Waco, TX
(Family Experience)
(13)
Altus Hospice - Georgetown
Georgetown, TX
(Family Experience)
(12)
Altus Hospice - Temple
Georgetown, TX
(Family Experience)
(1)
Magnolia Hospice - Burnet
Burnet, TX
Magnolia Hospice - Pflugerville
Pflugerville, TX
Magnolia Hospice - Temple
Temple, TX
32 more providers available
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 Bell County. 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 Bell County families
Families across Bell County 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 Bell County
How many hospice providers serve Bell County?
This directory currently lists about 52 Medicare-certified hospice organizations that serve Bell County. That count reflects county service coverage—not how many hospices have a headquarters in any one city. Teams often travel across multiple communities. 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 Bell County?
It helps to understand whether each hospice covers the patient’s exact community within Bell County; how admission timing and after-hours nursing support work for that location; 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 Bell County?
Yes—about 2 nonprofit hospice organizations currently appear among providers serving Bell County. Nonprofit and for-profit hospices must both meet Medicare certification standards.
Do hospices serving Bell County offer Veterans programs?
Yes—31 organizations serving Bell County 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 Bell County?
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, team availability, and travel distance within the county. 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 anywhere in Bell County?
Most hospice care is delivered where the patient lives—at a private residence, or in assisted living, memory care, or a nursing facility—in communities throughout Bell County. Most interdisciplinary teams visit on a schedule and provide 24/7 phone support for urgent needs. Coverage still varies by address: always confirm that the hospice serves the specific community or ZIP where care will be provided.
Is Bell County the same as the Killeen page?
No. Killeen is one city. This page also includes Temple, Belton, and other Bell County communities.
Does a Temple hospice automatically serve Killeen?
Not usually. Confirm each city.
How many hospices serving Bell County have a dedicated inpatient facility?
This directory currently lists 1 hospice serving Bell County 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 Bell County
Finding hospice care in Bell County
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 Bell County, 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 Bell County
- 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 Bell County
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 Bell County families
Bell County has two hubs. Killeen, Harker Heights, and Copperas Cove sit with Fort Hood. Temple and Belton sit with a different hospital pattern. A hospice that serves one side may not staff the other. Waco is a neighboring market, not this county.
When you compare, it often helps to:
- Say Killeen-side or Temple-side first
- Ask where the visiting team is based
- If your loved one is a Veteran, ask how they coordinate with the VA
- Use the Killeen or Temple city page when the city is known