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About The Hospice of East Texas - Tyler

Hospice of East Texas, established in 1989, is a non-profit hospice provider serving the East Texas region, including Smith County and 22 additional counties. They operate the Rogers Hospice Center, an inpatient facility known for its compassionate care and round-the-clock medical support. Their team includes board-certified physicians and trained professionals dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for patients facing life-limiting illnesses. With a 5-star Medicare rating for family experience and a CHAP accreditation since 2004, they emphasize comprehensive and coordinated care, including specialized programs for pediatric and palliative hospice care. Emotional support services, including bereavement assistance, further help families navigate their journey.

Contact & Availability

Main Phone:Call Now

Email:Email Now

Fax: (903) 566-0291

Address: 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, TX 75701

Accreditations

CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner) Accredited
We Honor Veterans - Level 3

Insurance Accepted

Medicare
Medicaid
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Specialty Programs & Services

  • Veterans Care Program

    We Honor Veterans - Level 3 certified.

  • Inpatient Facility Owned

    HomePlace — Robert M. Rogers Hospice Center facility for acute symptom management.

  • Pediatric Hospice

    Specialized care for children and families.

  • Palliative Care

    Specialized palliative consultations available.

Complete Care Services

Medical Services

  • Skilled nursing care
  • Physician services
  • Home health aide assistance
  • Medical equipment & supplies
  • Medications & prescriptions

Support Services

  • 24/7 On-Call Support
  • Bereavement Support
  • Spiritual Care
  • Pain & Symptom Management
  • Social work support
  • Volunteer companionship

Levels of Care

  • Routine Home Care
  • General Inpatient Care (GIP)
  • Continuous Home Care
  • Respite Care

Medical Conditions

  • Dementia/Alzheimer's
  • Stroke
  • Cancer Care
  • ALS / Lou Gehrig's
  • Heart Disease
  • COPD
  • Parkinson's

Where They Provide Care

Care Wherever You Call Home

Private Home or Apartment

Your own residence, wherever you call home

Assisted Living Facility

We partner with ALFs throughout Texas

Nursing Home

Coordinated care with nursing facility staff

Memory Care Facility

Specialized support for dementia patients

HomePlace — Robert M. Rogers Hospice Center

HomePlace — housed in the Robert M. Rogers Hospice Center in Tyler — is the only dedicated freestanding inpatient hospice facility of its kind in East Texas, and it is nationally recognized for the extraordinary level of care it provides. The Hospice of East Texas has served families since 1982, and HomePlace offers 28 spacious private rooms, each designed with patient comfort and family needs in mind, featuring private bathrooms, guest accommodations, and doors that open to fresh air. A team of six full-time board-certified physicians works closely with registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, certified nursing aides, an on-site clinical pharmacist, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers — 24 hours a day, every day. Pets are always welcome. Care is provided regardless of a patient's ability to pay.

24/7 skilled nursing care and on-call support
Private patient rooms
Family-friendly visiting policies
Acute symptom management

What Families Are Saying

Most Recent Reviews

Clint W.
3 months ago

My dad passed at 6:15 am on the 25th of June 2026. I want to thank The Homeplace and the staff for their amazing care and sympathy making this as easy as it could be. It takes special people to do this kind of thing at the level they do. Megan (I hope I'm spelling your name correctly)if you read this thank you.

Rene W.
4 months ago

Our Assisted Living community has proudly partnered with HOET for the past seven years during my time here, and their legacy of caring for families extends far beyond that. The level of care they provide to our residents and their loved ones is truly exceptional, reflecting the highest standards of excellence. Hospice care is one of the most important decisions a family will make during an incredibly difficult and emotional time. It requires a provider that is not only highly skilled, but also deeply compassionate and committed to meeting each individual’s needs with dignity and respect. HOET consistently demonstrates all of these qualities. Their services are unmatched in our area, and their staff is a true testament to the compassion, dedication, and professionalism they bring to every family they serve. We are incredibly grateful to have a partner we can trust and rely on during life’s most sensitive moments. Thank you, HOET, for being a provider we can always count on.

Kayla P.
5 months ago

We are incredibly grateful for the compassionate care the inpatient hospice team provided to our dad during one of the hardest times in our lives. Every nurse, aide, and staff member treated him with dignity, comfort, and kindness while also supporting our family with patience and understanding. Their compassion brought us peace during such a difficult journey. We highly recommend them to anyone needing hospice care for a loved one. Thank you for everything you did for our family.

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