Medicare
The Medicare hospice benefit covers the care team, medicines, supplies and equipment for the hospice diagnosis, usually at no cost.
For families
Family resources
Help for caregivers, paying for hospice and this month's gatherings.
For families
For the family
Caring for someone at home is the hardest work there is. Here's how we help.
- 01
We learn who they are
A life-story conversation shapes the whole plan of care.
- 02
A nurse any hour
Day or night, a nurse answers and comes out if needed.
- 03
Time to rest
Volunteers for an afternoon, respite stays for a few nights.
- 04
Keepsakes
Recorded stories, portraits and letters for later.
- 05
Ready for the end
Our nurses gently explain the changes near the end, ahead of time.
- 06
After the loss
Thirteen months of grief support for everyone in the family.
Insurance & payment
Paying for hospice
Most families owe nothing. Our business office checks every plan before care begins.
Texas Medicaid
Covers hospice. If your loved one lives in a nursing home on Medicaid, room and board stays covered.
VA benefits
Veterans enrolled in VA health care are eligible. We coordinate with the VA.
Private insurance
Most plans include hospice. We'll verify yours.
Activities & dining
This month at Hagerman
Free gatherings for families, caregivers and anyone carrying grief.
Thu
- Grief group, Sherman, 6 p.m.
Tue
- Grief group, Denison, 6 p.m.
Wed
- Caregiver coffee: what to expect
Sat
- Life-story volunteer training
1st Mon
- Veterans' coffee
2nd Sat
- Children's grief afternoon
3rd Thu
- Advance-directive help night
Last Sun
- Hymn sing in the chapel corner
Good to know
What families ask
When should we call hospice?
When a doctor expects the illness to run its course in about six months or less, or when treatment is no longer helping. A call commits you to nothing.
Does Medicare pay for hospice?
Yes. The Medicare hospice benefit covers the care team, medicines, equipment and supplies for the hospice diagnosis, usually with nothing owed.
What is the life-story intake?
A conversation, usually at the first visit, where we learn about your loved one's life, work, faith and family. It shapes how we care for them.
Can we get a copy of the recorded stories?
Yes. Families receive a recording and booklet, and can request more copies any time.
Can she keep her own doctor?
Yes. Her doctor can stay involved and work with our medical director.
What if he gets better?
Some patients improve. He can leave hospice at any time, return to treatment and come back later if needed.
Tell us about them.
Call or text with any question. A hospice nurse will answer, and nothing is decided until you're ready.