Find the Right Hospice Care in Denton County
About 188 hospices currently serve Denton County, including 8 nonprofits, 52 with Veterans programs, and 7 with dedicated inpatient facilities. Use this list to compare options and talk with the hospices that feel right for your family. Denton County includes Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, and parts of Carrollton. Confirm this county separately from Dallas County.
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 188 Denton County hospice providers:
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Showing 20 of 188 providers
Home Hospice - Sherman
Sherman, TX
VNA Hospice Care - Ann's Haven
Denton, TX
(Family Experience)
(2)
Years Serving Texas
VNA Hospice Care - Collin Branch
McKinney, TX
(Family Experience)
(4)
Years Serving Texas
VNA Hospice Care - Dallas
Dallas, TX
(Family Experience)
(15)
Years Serving Texas
VNA Hospice Care - Fort Worth Branch
Fort Worth, TX
(Family Experience)
(0)
Years Serving Texas
CC Young Hospice
Dallas, TX
(Family Experience)
(0)
Years Serving Texas
Community Care Services Hospice
Dublin, TX
Cuidado Casero Home Health & Hospice - Euless
Euless, TX
Gentiva - Dallas
Dallas, TX
(Family Experience)
(42)
Years Serving Texas
Community Healthcare of Texas - Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
(Family Experience)
(52)
Years Serving Texas
VITAS Hospice - Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX
(Family Experience)
(19)
Years Serving Texas
Solaris Hospice - Denton
Denton, TX
(Family Experience)
(8)
Years Serving Texas
Solaris Hospice - Gainesville
Gainesville, TX
(Family Experience)
(1)
Years Serving Texas
Solaris Hospice - Lake Worth
Fort Worth, TX
(Family Experience)
(0)
Years Serving Texas
Solaris Hospice - Watauga
Watauga, TX
(Family Experience)
(1)
Years Serving Texas
Alpha Omega Hospice - Weatherford
Weatherford, TX
(Family Experience)
(17)
Years Serving Texas
Elite Hospice of Texas - Garland
Garland, TX
Allstar Hospice - Arlington
Arlington, TX
Gentiva - Mineral Wells
Mineral Wells, TX
(Family Experience)
(11)
Years Serving Texas
American Choice Healthcare
Dallas, TX
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Nonprofit Organizations
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Every listing here is a Medicare-certified hospice that reports serving Denton County. The office might be elsewhere in North 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 Denton County families
Families across Denton 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 Denton County
How many hospice providers serve Denton County?
This directory currently lists about 188 Medicare-certified hospice organizations that serve Denton 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 Denton County?
It helps to understand whether each hospice covers the patient’s exact community within Denton 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 Denton County?
Yes—about 8 nonprofit hospice organizations currently appear among providers serving Denton County. Nonprofit and for-profit hospices must both meet Medicare certification standards.
Do hospices serving Denton County offer Veterans programs?
Yes—52 organizations serving Denton 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 Denton 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 Denton 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 Denton 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.
Do Denton County hospices also serve Dallas or Plano?
Some regional organizations serve multiple North Texas counties; many do not treat Denton, Dallas, and Collin as one territory. If the patient is in Denton County, confirm that address first. Plano is primarily Collin County—verify separately if comparing those markets.
Is Denton city coverage the same as Denton County coverage?
No. Serving the City of Denton does not automatically include Lewisville, Flower Mound, Little Elm, or every other Denton County community. Use city pages for a single known city and this county page when comparing across the county.
How many hospices serving Denton County have a dedicated inpatient facility?
This directory currently lists 7 hospices serving Denton County 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 Denton County
Finding hospice care in Denton 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 Denton 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 Denton 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 Denton 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 Denton County families
Denton County covers Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Carrollton (in part), The Colony, Little Elm, and other North Texas communities. Families often compare Dallas- or Collin-oriented hospices as well, so it is important to confirm Denton County addresses separately. This page is for multi-community Denton County coverage rather than a single suburb search.
For families comparing options, it helps to:
- Name the exact Denton County city (Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, etc.)
- Ask whether the team regularly staffs that side of the county
- Clarify overlap claims with Dallas or Collin County rather than assuming Metroplex-wide coverage
- Confirm after-hours response for the patient’s community