T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center
Hospice Home, Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Dallas, TX

T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center

Hospice Home, Assisted Living & Hospice Care · Dallas, TX

Overview of T.boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center

The T. Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center, nestled in Dallas, Texas, spans a serene 9-acre campus at Merit Drive and Churchill Way. This distinguished center boasts 36 lake-facing patient care suites, each featuring balconies, marking it as the city’s premier independent residential hospice care facility. Embracing a multi-disciplinary team approach, the center’s interdisciplinary team, led by board-certified hospice and palliative care physicians, specializes in end-of-life care. Flexible schedules cater to patient and family needs, offering physician home visits as required. Beyond serene accommodations, the center houses family accommodations, a dedicated teen area, an exercise room, and family dining. Its tranquil spaces include a 5-acre lake, a soothing fountain, a lighted walking trail, and an amphitheater that accommodates 200 attendees, ideal for events, educational programs, and memorial services. 
The Simmons Inpatient Care Center, housing the Spiritual Care Center, serves as a haven for personal support across faiths, offering a space for worship, life celebrations, and memorial services. With an unwavering commitment to delivering quality hospice care, the center stands dedicated to serving cancer patients and individuals facing terminal illnesses in Dallas, Texas. Dedicated to delivering exceptional hospice care, the T. Boone Pickens Center for Hospice Care prioritizes providing the utmost comfort and support during life’s most intimate and challenging phases. Offering spacious, private suites for terminally ill adults and seniors, the center ensures a serene environment with bed-accessible patios or balconies overlooking tranquil gardens and a picturesque lake. 

(972) 239-5300
Walk Score
Walk Score: 63 / 100 Rank #235 / 1391Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 235th out of 1391 homes in Texas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Texas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Texas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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The information below is reported by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.

T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center
HH
AL
HC
Dallas (North Dallas)-No
63
Facility 63
TX AVG 41
Rank #235 / 1391
VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Texas
HH
HC
PC
RC
Dallas (Kessler)-No
43
Facility 43
TX AVG 41
Rank #664 / 1391
Holding Hands Hospice
HH
HC
RC
Dallas (Far North Dallas)-No
60
Facility 60
TX AVG 41
Rank #293 / 1391
Gentiva Hospice
HH
HC
PC
RC
Dallas (Vickery Meadow)-No
54
Facility 54
TX AVG 41
Rank #409 / 1391
Accord Palliative and Hospice Care, Inc.
HH
HC
Dallas (Far North Dallas)-No
51
Facility 51
TX AVG 41
Rank #483 / 1391

Financial Assistance for
Hospice Home in Texas

T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center is located in Dallas, 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 T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center

What neighborhood is T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center in?

T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center is in the North Dallas neighborhood.

Is T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center in a walkable area?

T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center has a walk score of 63. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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What is the address of T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center?

T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center is located at 12477 Merit Dr, Dallas, TX 75251.

What is the phone number of T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center?

(972) 239-5300 will put you in contact with the team at T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center.

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