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
Here's what we do for you.
- 01
The same faces
A small team you'll come to know.
- 02
A nurse any hour
Calls returned within minutes.
- 03
Rest
Night sitters and respite stays.
- 04
Touch
Gentle massage for caregivers, too.
- 05
Ready for the end
Changes explained gently and ahead of time.
- 06
After
Thirteen months of grief support.
Insurance & payment
Paying for hospice
Most families owe nothing. We check every plan first.
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.
Private insurance
Most plans include hospice. We'll verify yours.
Activities & dining
This month
Small, free gatherings for families and caregivers.
Wed
- Grief group, 6 p.m.
Tue
- Caregiver coffee
Sat
- River walk, 9 a.m.
1st Mon
- Veterans' coffee
2nd Sat
- Children's grief afternoon
3rd Thu
- Advance-directive help
Last Sun
- Harp and cello in the garden
Monthly
- Volunteer training
Good to know
Questions
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.
Why are you small?
Smaller caseloads mean longer visits and faster call-backs. We chose that on purpose.
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 do. He can leave hospice at any time and return later if needed.
Do you serve Granbury and Stephenville?
Yes, along with Glen Rose, Walnut Springs and the countryside across four counties.
When you're ready, we're here.
Call or text with any question. A hospice nurse will answer, and nothing is decided until you're ready.