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Hospice Austin Logo

Hospice Austin

Austin, TX

Central Texas /Austin / WacoNonprofitLocal
Inpatient FacilitySpanish-SpeakingQuick AdmissionPalliative Care
The Hospice of East Texas - Longview Logo

The Hospice of East Texas - Longview

Longview, TX

East Texas /Tyler / LongviewNonprofitRegional-Chain
Veterans ProgramInpatient FacilityPediatric CarePalliative Care
The Hospice of East Texas - Tyler Logo

The Hospice of East Texas - Tyler

Tyler, TX

East Texas /Tyler / LongviewNonprofitRegional-Chain
Veterans ProgramInpatient FacilityPediatric CarePalliative Care
Hospice of South Texas - Hallettsville Logo

Hospice of South Texas - Hallettsville

Hallettsville, TX

Alamo /San AntonioNonprofitLocal
Veterans ProgramInpatient FacilityPediatric Care
Hospice of Wichita Falls Logo

Hospice of Wichita Falls

Wichita Falls, TX

North Texas /Dallas / Fort WorthNonprofitLocal
Veterans ProgramInpatient FacilityPediatric Care
Heart To Heart Hospice - San Antonio Logo

Heart To Heart Hospice - San Antonio

San Antonio, TX

Alamo /San AntonioFor-ProfitNational-Chain
Veterans ProgramInpatient Facility
Community Healthcare of Texas - Fort Worth Logo

Community Healthcare of Texas - Fort Worth

Fort Worth, TX

North Texas /Dallas / Fort WorthNonprofitLocal
Inpatient FacilityPediatric Care
VNA Hospice Care - Ann's Haven Logo

VNA Hospice Care - Ann's Haven

Denton, TX

North Texas /Dallas / Fort WorthNonprofitRegional-Chain
Inpatient FacilityPediatric CarePalliative Care
VNA Hospice Care - Collin Branch Logo

VNA Hospice Care - Collin Branch

McKinney, TX

North Texas /Dallas / Fort WorthNonprofitRegional-Chain
Inpatient FacilityPediatric CarePalliative Care
VNA Hospice Care - Dallas Logo

VNA Hospice Care - Dallas

Dallas, TX

North Texas /Dallas / Fort WorthNonprofitRegional-Chain
Inpatient FacilityPediatric CarePalliative Care
VNA Hospice Care - East Texas Branch Logo

VNA Hospice Care - East Texas Branch

Kaufman, TX

North Texas /Dallas / Fort WorthNonprofitRegional-Chain
Inpatient FacilityPediatric CarePalliative Care
VNA Hospice Care - Fort Worth Branch Logo

VNA Hospice Care - Fort Worth Branch

Fort Worth, TX

North Texas /Dallas / Fort WorthNonprofitRegional-Chain
Inpatient FacilityPediatric CarePalliative Care
Harbor Hospice - Jasper Logo

Harbor Hospice - Jasper

Jasper, TX

East Texas /Tyler / LongviewFor-ProfitNational-Chain
Veterans ProgramInpatient FacilityPediatric Care

8 more providers available

28

Total Hospices

15

Nonprofit Organizations

28

With Dedicated Inpatient Facilities

14

With Veterans Programs

17

Offering Pediatric Hospice

2

Provide Spanish-Speaking

Understanding Inpatient Hospice Care

What is an Inpatient Hospice Facility?

Most hospice care is provided in the patient's home, but some hospice providers operate dedicated inpatient facilities. These facilities are designed specifically for hospice care and provide 24/7 medical supervision and support.

Inpatient hospice facilities are used for short-term stays when symptoms need intensive management that can't be provided at home, when caregivers need respite, or when a patient doesn't have a suitable home environment for care.

When Inpatient Care is Needed

Most hospice care is provided at home. However, inpatient facilities are valuable when:

  • •Crisis Management: When symptoms become severe and need intensive medical management that can't be provided at home
  • •Respite Care: When family caregivers need a break from caregiving responsibilities
  • •Home Environment: When the patient's home isn't suitable for care (unsafe, no caregiver available, etc.)
  • •Complex Care Needs: When the patient requires specialized equipment or care that's difficult to provide at home
  • •Transition Period: When transitioning from hospital to home and the patient needs stabilization first
  • •End-of-Life Care: When the patient is in the final days and needs round-the-clock medical supervision

Benefits of Inpatient Facilities

Inpatient hospice facilities provide 24/7 medical supervision, immediate access to medications and treatments, specialized equipment, and a team of healthcare professionals available around the clock. They offer a home-like environment while providing the medical support needed for complex symptom management. Most patients stay in inpatient facilities for short periods (days to weeks) before returning home or remaining until death.

Additional planning resources

Families considering inpatient hospice often have questions that extend beyond medical care, including advance directives, estate planning, elder law, and funeral planning.

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