Find the Right Hospice Care in Smith County
About 40 hospices currently serve Smith County, including 3 nonprofits, 16 with Veterans programs, and 2 with dedicated inpatient facilities. Use this list to compare options and talk with the hospices that feel right for your family. This is Smith County — Tyler, Lindale, Whitehouse, and other East Texas communities.
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 40 Smith County hospice providers:
These ratings are from Medicare, Google, and other objective data sources. Paid listing level does not change them.
Showing 20 of 40 providers
The Hospice of East Texas - Longview
Longview, TX
(Family Experience)
(4)
Years Serving Texas
The Hospice of East Texas - Tyler
Tyler, TX
(Family Experience)
(86)
Years Serving Texas
Lifecare Health Services
Longview, TX
(Family Experience)
(13)
Years Serving Texas
Solaris Hospice - Tyler
Tyler, TX
(Family Experience)
(2)
Years Serving Texas
Marshall Homecare And Hospice
Marshall, TX
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care - Longview
Longview, TX
(Family Experience)
(1)
Years Serving Texas
Heartsway Hospice - Longview
Longview, TX
(Family Experience)
(8)
Years Serving Texas
Angel Care Hospice - Henderson
Henderson, TX
Reflections Hospice of Texas
Quitman, TX
VITAS Hospice - Greenville
Greenville, TX
(Family Experience)
(41)
Years Serving Texas
Platinum Palliative & Hospice Care
Paris, TX
(Family Experience)
(1)
Years Serving Texas
Alinea Family Hospice Care
Terrell, TX
(Family Experience)
(79)
Years Serving Texas
Choice Hospice - Longview
Longview, TX
Choice Hospice - Tyler
Tyler, TX
Harbor Hospice - Texarkana
Tyler, TX
(Family Experience)
(0)
Years Serving Texas
Harbor Hospice - Tyler
Tyler, TX
(Family Experience)
(31)
Years Serving Texas
Dierksen Hospice
Texarkana, TX
Heart To Heart Hospice - Longview
Longview, TX
(Family Experience)
(25)
Years Serving Texas
Heart To Heart Hospice - Tyler
Tyler, TX
(Family Experience)
(23)
Years Serving Texas
Always Accurate Hospice
Kaufman, 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 Smith County. The office might be elsewhere in East 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 Smith County families
Families across Smith 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 Smith County
How many hospice providers serve Smith County?
This directory currently lists about 40 Medicare-certified hospice organizations that serve Smith 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 Smith County?
It helps to understand whether each hospice covers the patient’s exact community within Smith 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 Smith County?
Yes—about 3 nonprofit hospice organizations currently appear among providers serving Smith County. Nonprofit and for-profit hospices must both meet Medicare certification standards.
Do hospices serving Smith County offer Veterans programs?
Yes—16 organizations serving Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith County the same as the Tyler page?
No. Tyler is one city. This page is for Smith County.
Do Dallas hospices staff Smith County?
Not as a default. Ask who would visit this address.
How many hospices serving Smith County have a dedicated inpatient facility?
This directory currently lists 2 hospices serving Smith 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 Smith County
Finding hospice care in Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith 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 Smith County families
Smith County centers on Tyler. Lindale, Whitehouse, Bullard, and other towns are not automatic city coverage. Longview is a neighboring East Texas market in another county. Dallas brands in search results are not a local-team promise.
When you compare, it often helps to:
- Confirm Tyler vs another Smith County town
- Ask where the visiting team is based
- Confirm Longview only if that is a different address
- Use the Tyler page when the city is known