T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: Is T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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: 63 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Types of Care at T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center

Assisted Living Hospice Care

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).

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

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.

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).

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.

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

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.

$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.

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

Benefits

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

15.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Dallas's city center to T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.55 miles to nearest hospital (Texas Oncology-Medical City Dallas Blood and Marrow Transplant)

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T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center	HH Hospice Home AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Dallas (North Dallas)	-	No	63	-
Accord Palliative and Hospice Care, Inc.	HH Hospice Home HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Dallas (Far North Dallas)	-	No	51	-
Gentiva Hospice	HH Hospice Home HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Dallas (Vickery Meadow)	-	No	54	-
Holding Hands Hospice	HH Hospice Home HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Dallas (Far North Dallas)	-	No	60	-
VITAS Healthcare Inpatient Hospice Unit – Texas	HH Hospice Home HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Dallas (Kessler)	-	No	43	-

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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.

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.

Is T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

T.Boone Pickens Hospice and Palliative Care Center is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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