Find the Right Hospice Care in Fort Bend County
About 164 hospices currently serve Fort Bend County, including 5 nonprofits, 42 with Veterans programs, and 4 with dedicated inpatient facilities. Use this list to compare options and talk with the hospices that feel right for your family. Fort Bend County includes Sugar Land, Missouri City, Rosenberg, and Richmond. It is not a Houston substitute.
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 164 Fort Bend County hospice providers:
These ratings are from Medicare, Google, and other objective data sources. Paid listing level does not change them.
Showing 20 of 164 providers
Hospice Care Team - Texas City
Texas City, TX
(Family Experience)
(50)
Years Serving Texas
Good Shepherd Hospice - Katy
Katy, TX
(Family Experience)
(0)
Years Serving Texas
VITAS Hospice - Houston
Houston, TX
(Family Experience)
(6)
Years Serving Texas
Houston Hospice - El Campo
El Campo, TX
(Family Experience)
(5)
Years Serving Texas
Houston Hospice - Houston
Houston, TX
(Family Experience)
(111)
Years Serving Texas
Amedisys Hospice - Stafford
Stafford, TX
Bluebonnet Health Services - Tomball
Tomball, TX
(Family Experience)
(1)
Years Serving Texas
Faith Community Hospice
Baytown, TX
Avatar Home Health Care Agency
Spring, TX
(Family Experience)
(123)
Years Serving Texas
Medcore Healthcare Services Hospice
Houston, TX
A Hug Away Healthcare
Katy, TX
(Family Experience)
(164)
Years Serving Texas
Aadvantage Health & Hospice Care Systems
Houston, TX
Amedisys Hospice - Conroe
Conroe, TX
(Family Experience)
(22)
Years Serving Texas
Fortune Healthcare, Inc .
Houston, TX
Harbor Hospice - Baytown
Baytown, TX
(Family Experience)
(35)
Years Serving Texas
Three Oaks Hospice - West Houston
Houston, TX
(Family Experience)
(29)
Years Serving Texas
Silverado Hospice - South Houston
Stafford, TX
(Family Experience)
(44)
Years Serving Texas
Accredited Hospices of America
Katy, TX
(Family Experience)
(24)
Years Serving Texas
Harbor Hospice - Clear Lake
Houston, TX
(Family Experience)
(9)
Years Serving Texas
1st Choice Hospice
Huntsville, 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 Fort Bend County. The office might be elsewhere in the Gulf Coast — 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 Fort Bend County families
Families across Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County
How many hospice providers serve Fort Bend County?
This directory currently lists about 164 Medicare-certified hospice organizations that serve Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County?
It helps to understand whether each hospice covers the patient’s exact community within Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County?
Yes—about 5 nonprofit hospice organizations currently appear among providers serving Fort Bend County. Nonprofit and for-profit hospices must both meet Medicare certification standards.
Do hospices serving Fort Bend County offer Veterans programs?
Yes—42 organizations serving Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County hospices also serve Houston?
Some regional Gulf Coast organizations serve both Fort Bend and parts of Houston / Harris County; others focus more tightly. A Houston listing does not guarantee Sugar Land or Missouri City coverage. Confirm the Fort Bend address specifically.
Is Fort Bend County coverage the same as Harris County coverage?
No. They are neighboring counties with overlapping regional providers, but service territories are not identical. Use this page for Fort Bend communities and the Harris County or Houston pages for those locations.
How many hospices serving Fort Bend County have a dedicated inpatient facility?
This directory currently lists 4 hospices serving Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County
Finding hospice care in Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend 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 Fort Bend County families
Fort Bend County includes Sugar Land, Missouri City, Rosenberg, Richmond, and other southwest Houston-area communities. Families often compare Harris County / Houston hospices as well, so it is important to confirm Fort Bend addresses on their own. This page is for Fort Bend County–wide coverage—not a substitute for the Houston city page.
For families comparing options, it helps to:
- Confirm the exact Fort Bend city or ZIP (Sugar Land, Missouri City, etc.)
- Ask whether Houston / Harris County teams also staff that Fort Bend community
- Clarify after-hours response and typical drive time for southwest metro addresses
- Use neighboring Harris County comparison only after the Fort Bend address is confirmed