Find the Right Hospice Care in Central TexasAustin / Waco
Families looking for hospice care across Central Texas can compare providers here—including service areas, Medicare quality information, and direct contact options—before deciding which providers to contact.
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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Comforts of Home Healthcare
Cedar Park, TX
(Family Experience)
(15)
Years Serving Texas
Hospice Austin
Austin, TX
(Family Experience)
(73)
Years Serving Texas
Amedisys Hospice - Austin
Austin, TX
(Family Experience)
(75)
Years Serving Texas
Oasis Hospice - Austin
Austin, TX
(Family Experience)
(5)
Years Serving Texas
Baylor Scott & White Hospice - Temple
Temple, TX
(Family Experience)
(21)
Years Serving Texas
Gentiva - San Marcos
San Marcos, TX
(Family Experience)
(26)
Years Serving Texas
Gentiva - Temple
Temple, TX
(Family Experience)
(34)
Years Serving Texas
Hospice Brazos Valley
Bryan, TX
(Family Experience)
(15)
Years Serving Texas
Providence Hospice - Community Healthcare of Texas
Waco, TX
(Family Experience)
(3)
Years Serving Texas
Gentiva - Austin
Austin, TX
(Family Experience)
(23)
Years Serving Texas
Bluebonnet Health Services - College Station
Bryan, TX
(Family Experience)
(12)
Years Serving Texas
Bluebonnet Health Services - Round Rock
Round Rock, TX
(Family Experience)
(1)
Years Serving Texas
Solaris Hospice - Goldthwaite
Goldthwaite, TX
(Family Experience)
(6)
Years Serving Texas
Solaris Hospice - Hamilton
Hamilton, TX
(Family Experience)
(1)
Years Serving Texas
Solaris Hospice - Llano
Llano, TX
(Family Experience)
(1)
Years Serving Texas
Solaris Hospice - San Saba
San Saba, TX
(Family Experience)
(0)
Years Serving Texas
Gentiva - Georgetown
Georgetown, TX
(Family Experience)
(20)
Years Serving Texas
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care - Groesbeck
Groesbeck, TX
(Family Experience)
(2)
Years Serving Texas
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care - Killeen
Killeen, TX
(Family Experience)
(8)
Years Serving Texas
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care - Waco
Waco, TX
(Family Experience)
(13)
Years Serving Texas
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Listings on this page are Medicare-certified hospice organizations that serve communities in Central Texas. An office may be in one city while teams travel elsewhere in the region—always confirm coverage for the patient’s address. TexasHospices.com is free for families.
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Nonprofit Organizations
With Dedicated Inpatient Facilities
With Veterans Programs
Offering Pediatric Hospice
Provide Spanish-Speaking
Other important resources for Central Texas families
Families across Central Texas 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 Central Texas
How many hospice providers serve Central Texas?
This directory currently lists about 121 Medicare-certified hospice organizations that serve communities in Central Texas. That count reflects regional service coverage—not how many hospices have a headquarters in any one city. Many teams travel across multiple counties. Use the filters above to narrow by need, then confirm the patient’s address with any organization you contact.
How should I narrow hospice options across Central Texas?
Start with the patient’s county or city, then compare providers that cover that address. It helps to understand admission timing and after-hours nursing support; aide support, medications, and equipment coordination; whether inpatient or respite options are available; Medicare quality and family-experience information on this site; and any specialties you may need. Contacting a hospice for information does not obligate your family to enroll.
Are there nonprofit hospice options in Central Texas?
Yes—about 7 nonprofit hospice organizations currently appear among providers serving Central Texas. Nonprofit and for-profit hospices must both meet Medicare certification standards.
Do hospices in Central Texas offer Veterans programs?
Yes—57 organizations serving Central Texas 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 Central Texas?
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. In more rural parts of a region, ask specifically how long a nurse typically takes to reach that community. 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 across Central Texas?
Yes. Most hospice care is delivered where the patient lives—at a private residence, or in assisted living, memory care, or a nursing facility—across communities in Central Texas. 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 Waco part of the same hospice market as Austin?
They sit in the same Central Texas region in this directory, but they are not one interchangeable market. Many providers focus on the Austin metro (Travis County, Williamson County, and nearby counties) or on the Waco / Temple corridor. If the patient lives in Waco, Temple, or Bryan–College Station, confirm that community directly rather than assuming an Austin-listed hospice will travel there.
Do Austin hospice providers cover Round Rock and Williamson County?
Some do and some do not. Round Rock and other Williamson County communities are among the most common “almost Austin” coverage questions. Always confirm the patient’s city or ZIP—Williamson County has its own county page when you need a multi-community view north of Austin.
Hospice Care in Central Texas
Finding hospice care in Central Texas
Central Texas sits between the state’s largest metros along the I-35 and Brazos corridors—Austin and the Capital Area, Waco, Temple–Killeen, and Bryan–College Station. Families often compare hospice after care at Austin-area hospitals, VA or military-connected care around Fort Hood (Killeen), or community hospitals in Waco and Temple. This hub helps you compare Medicare-certified providers across the region, then narrow by city or county.
Regional landscape
Austin’s growth pulls suburban demand into Williamson County and Hays County, while Waco and Temple remain distinct care markets with their own hospital and hospice footprints. Hill Country–adjacent counties can feel “Austin-adjacent” in conversation but still need address-level confirmation. A provider that serves Travis County may not staff every Williamson County ZIP, and a Waco-based team may not travel into the Austin metro.
- Capital Area: Austin, Round Rock, and Travis County / Williamson County coverage patterns
- I-35 north: Waco and McLennan County as a separate hub from Austin
- Temple–Killeen / Bell County: military-connected and regional referral patterns are common
- Brazos Valley: Bryan–College Station families should confirm local staffing, not assume Austin coverage
Where to start
Austin-area families usually begin with Austin, Travis County, or Williamson County / Round Rock / Georgetown. South of Austin, use Hays County, Buda, or Kyle. For the northern Central Texas corridor, open Waco or McLennan County. Temple-area searches can start with Temple; Brazos Valley families can start with College Station.
Local considerations for Central Texas families
Suburban sprawl means two hospices that both “serve Austin” may cover different sides of the metro. Ask about typical travel time to the patient’s community, facility relationships if care will be in assisted living or a nursing home, and whether surrounding counties are included. Contacting a hospice for information does not obligate your family to enroll.