Houston Hospice
Hospice Home, Hospice Care & Palliative Care · Houston, TX

Houston Hospice

Hospice Home, Hospice Care & Palliative Care · Houston, TX

Overview of Houston Hospice

Houston Hospice, a distinguished non-profit organization, stands as a beacon of compassionate end-of-life care across 13 counties in Southeast Texas. Founded in 1980, this organization proudly holds the Texas Medical Center membership. With a comprehensive approach, Houston Hospice extends its caring services to pediatric patients, veterans, senior individuals, and those facing life-limiting illnesses.

Their commitment resonates in the provision of exceptional hospice care, embracing patients of varied backgrounds, regardless of insurance status. The dedicated team at Houston Hospice embodies a holistic approach, offering unwavering physical, emotional, social, and spiritual support to patients and their families during life’s most challenging moments.   

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #709 / 1345Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 709th out of 1,345 homes we track in Texas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Texas that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
41 / 100

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsBereavement Support Counseling, Hospice Care for Veterans, Community Engagement
Volunteer Program

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Address 3.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Houston's city center to Houston Hospice's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the TX Health & Human Services Commission (HHSC), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. HH (Hospice Home):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Houston Hospice
HH
HOS
PC
Houston (South Central Houston)-No
41
Facility 41
TX AVG 42
Rank #709 / 1,345
Vantage Hospice
HH
HC
HOS
PC
RC
Houston (Westside)-No
76
Facility 76
TX AVG 42
Rank #57 / 1,345
Harbor Hospice House of Houston
HH
HOS
Houston (Central Southwest)-No
10
Facility 10
TX AVG 42
Rank #1,230 / 1,345
Accredited Hospices of America
HH
HC
HOS
PC
RC
Katy-No
75
Facility 75
TX AVG 42
Rank #67 / 1,345
Silverado Hospice North Houston
HH
HOS
PC
Houston (Northchase Park)-No
72
Facility 72
TX AVG 42
Rank #108 / 1,345

Financial Assistance for
Hospice Home in Texas

Houston Hospice is located in Houston, Texas.
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Community Care for the Aged and Disabled (CCAD)

TX Medicaid CCAD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Texas resident, Medicaid-eligible, care need (not always nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
TX

Large state; rural access challenges.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$60/day) Home aides

Texas Community Care Services

TX CCS

Age 60+
General Texas resident, at risk of decline.
Income Limits ~$2,000/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $5,000 individual
TX

Limited funding; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Services

Texas AAA Services

Age 60+
General TX resident; no income/asset limits.
Income Limits (2025) None; donations encouraged.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

28 AAAs; includes Meals on Wheels in some areas.

Benefits
Meals (~$5-$7/meal) Transportation Homemaker services (~4 hours/week) Respite (~5 days/year) Legal aid

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Texas Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General TX resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
TX

Includes Extra Help for Part D; no waitlist.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Family Caregiver Support Program (FCSP)

Texas Family Caregiver Support Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; TX resident; 2+ ADLs.
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

High rural demand; includes grandparent caregivers.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Texas VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General TX resident, wartime service, ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth
TX

High veteran population; supports rural/urban needs.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs

Property Tax Exemption for Seniors

Texas Senior Property Tax Exemption

Age 65+
General TX resident, homeowner (homestead).
Income Limits (2025) None; tax-based eligibility.
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

$25,000+ exemption; optional freeze in some counties; saves ~$500-$1,000/year.

Benefits
Tax exemption or freeze (~$500-$1,000/year savings)

Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)

Texas SFMNP

Age 60+
General TX resident, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,322/month 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed.
TX

Vouchers (~$50/season); serves ~20,000 via 28 AAAs.

Benefits
Vouchers (~$50/season) for produce at farmers’ markets

Frequently Asked Questions about Houston Hospice

What neighborhood is Houston Hospice in?

Houston Hospice is in the South Central Houston neighborhood of Houston.

Is Houston Hospice in a walkable area?

Houston Hospice has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Houston Hospice?

No, Houston Hospice has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Houston Hospice?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Houston Hospice in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Houston Hospice?

Houston Hospice is located at 1905 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030.

What is the phone number of Houston Hospice?

(713) 467-7423 will put you in contact with the team at Houston Hospice.

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