Find the Right Hospice Care in Nueces County
About 34 hospices currently serve Nueces County, including 2 nonprofits, 13 with Veterans programs, and 3 with dedicated inpatient facilities. Use this list to compare options and talk with the hospices that feel right for your family. Nueces County is the Coastal Bend around Corpus Christi. Confirm Portland separately — it is another 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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Showing 20 of 34 providers
Hospice of South Texas - Victoria
Victoria, TX
(Family Experience)
(35)
Altus Hospice - Alice
Alice, TX
Altus Hospice - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
(Family Experience)
(20)
Devoted Healthcare & Hospice Services
Robstown, TX
(Family Experience)
(10)
Gentiva - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
(Family Experience)
(29)
Choice Health At Home - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
(Family Experience)
(15)
Concho Hearts Hospice - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
Harbor Hospice - Rockport
Rockport, TX
(Family Experience)
(24)
New Century Hospice - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
(Family Experience)
(16)
Angel Bright Hospice
Corpus Christi, TX
(Family Experience)
(76)
Nurses On Wheels
Corpus Christi, TX
Harbor Hospice - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
(Family Experience)
(32)
Christus Hospice & Palliative Care Spohn
Corpus Christi, TX
(Family Experience)
(15)
Atex Hospice - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
Corpus Christi Hospice
Corpus Christi, TX
Kingsville Hospice
Kingsville, TX
AAdi Home Health & Hospice
Corpus Christi, TX
(Family Experience)
(125)
Aeon Home Care & Hospice
Corpus Christi, TX
Calidad Home Health
La Feria, TX
Caring Hearts of Texas - Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, TX
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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 Nueces County. The office might be elsewhere in the Coastal Bend — 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 Nueces County families
Families across Nueces 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 Nueces County
How many hospice providers serve Nueces County?
This directory currently lists about 34 Medicare-certified hospice organizations that serve Nueces 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 Nueces County?
It helps to understand whether each hospice covers the patient’s exact community within Nueces 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 Nueces County?
Yes—about 2 nonprofit hospice organizations currently appear among providers serving Nueces County. Nonprofit and for-profit hospices must both meet Medicare certification standards.
Do hospices serving Nueces County offer Veterans programs?
Yes—13 organizations serving Nueces 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 Nueces 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 Nueces 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 Nueces 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 Nueces County the same as the Corpus Christi page?
Not exactly. The city page is Corpus Christi. This page is the wider county. Many teams appear on both. Coverage still varies by address.
Does a Corpus Christi hospice automatically serve Portland?
No. Portland is in San Patricio County. Confirm that city.
How many hospices serving Nueces County have a dedicated inpatient facility?
This directory currently lists 3 hospices serving Nueces 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 Nueces County
Finding hospice care in Nueces 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 Nueces 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 Nueces 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 Nueces 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 Nueces County families
Nueces County centers on Corpus Christi. Robstown and other county communities are not automatic city coverage. Portland is across the harbor in San Patricio County. Spanish-language support for family caregivers is a normal question; depth varies.
When you compare, it often helps to:
- Confirm Corpus Christi vs Robstown vs another Nueces community
- Confirm Portland separately if that is the address
- Ask who on the team can help in Spanish
- Use the Corpus Christi page when the city is known