Top home health and hospice agencies in Texas, ranked by ChatGPT answers

The best home health and hospice agencies in Texas depend on where you live, the type of care you need, and whether you’re looking for skilled nursing at home, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or end-of-life comfort care.

I would prioritize agencies with strong Medicare quality ratings, reliable nursing coverage, good communication with families, and a local team that can respond quickly when a patient's condition changes. The best-known agency statewide isn't necessarily the best choice in your particular Texas city.

Home health vs. hospice: which do you need?

Home health care

For patients who need skilled nursing, wound care, medication management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or recovery support at home. Medicare-covered home health generally requires a qualifying skilled need and homebound status.

Hospice care

For people with a life-limiting illness who qualify for hospice and choose comfort-focused care rather than treatment intended to cure the terminal illness. Services can include nursing, symptom relief, emotional support, and family bereavement support.

Agencies I would put on your shortlist

These are good starting points for research, not a definitive statewide ranking. Texas has thousands of Medicare-certified providers, and ratings can differ substantially between branches.

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1\. AccentCare

Best starting point for a large regional provider

Offers home health and hospice services in parts of Texas. Its local teams can be worth considering when coordinating skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or comfort-focused care. Evaluate the specific branch's Medicare scores and staffing.

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[Official website](https://www.accentcare.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

2\. Enhabit Home Health & Hospice

Worth comparing for nursing and rehabilitation

A provider to investigate for skilled nursing and home-based therapy, with hospice services also available in its service areas. Ask about clinician continuity, visit frequency, and after-hours coverage.

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[Official website](https://www.ehab.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

3\. Amedisys

Worth comparing for hospice and skilled home health

A large provider with home health and hospice operations. For hospice, ask how quickly a nurse can visit, how urgent symptoms are handled overnight, and whether respite or inpatient symptom management can be arranged when needed.

google.com

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[Official website](https://www.amedisys.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

4\. CenterWell Home Health

Worth checking for post-hospital recovery

Offers skilled home health services, including nursing and rehabilitation in its service areas. Some Texas locations appear among the state's highest-rated agencies in third-party compilations of Medicare data; verify the current rating of the exact branch.

RateMyHomeHealth

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[Official website](https://www.centerwellhomehealth.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

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Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas

A regional option in the Houston area

Offers both skilled home health and hospice services. Its Houston-area office is a useful local option to investigate if you want to compare a regional provider with larger statewide organizations. Confirm current coverage and Medicare quality data for the patient's ZIP code.

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How to identify the best-rated agency

The most reliable place to start is the official federal Medicare comparison tool, rather than relying only on online reviews.

• Home health: [Medicare Care Compare — Home Health](https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?providerType=HomeHealth&utm_source=chatgpt.com)
• Hospice: [Medicare Care Compare — Hospice](https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
• Texas licensing and complaints: [Texas Health and Human Services](https://www.hhs.texas.gov/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

For home health, compare the quality-of-patient-care star rating, timely initiation of care, improvement in mobility, and avoidable hospitalizations. For hospice, pay particular attention to family caregiver survey results, symptom management, and nursing visits near the end of life. Medicare publishes these as separate measures.

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Let me narrow this down to the best agencies for you

Texas is large enough that the strongest shortlist will depend on the exact location and type of care.

1\. What Texas city or ZIP code?

2\. Which type of care?

Home health (nursing, wound care, PT/OT)

Hospice (comfort and end-of-life care)

Both

Non-medical home care (bathing, meals, daily assistance)

3\. How will care be paid for?

Medicare

Medicaid

Private insurance

Private pay

Not sure yet

4\. What matters most?

Highest quality ratings

Best patient and family reviews

Responsive nursing and 24/7 support

Affordable care and insurance coverage

Find the best agencies for my area

With your city or ZIP code, I can narrow this down to specific agencies, compare their available quality ratings, and identify which ones are most worth calling first.

Best home health and hospice agencies in Texas ==============================================

The best agency for a patient coming home after a hospital stay depends on whether they need skilled medical care to recover, ongoing support for a serious illness, or hospice care focused on comfort. In Texas, I would start with established providers that serve the patient's specific community, then compare their Medicare quality ratings, nursing availability, rehabilitation services, and ability to coordinate with the hospital.

One important distinction: Home health and hospice are different services.

• Home health: For patients recovering from surgery, pneumonia, a stroke, a fall, or another illness who need skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy at home.
• Hospice: For patients who qualify for hospice and whose care is focused on comfort and quality of life, generally when life expectancy is estimated at six months or less if the illness follows its usual course.
• Palliative care: For patients who need symptom relief and support for a serious illness, whether or not they are pursuing curative treatment.

Agencies I would shortlist in Texas

These are useful starting points, not a definitive statewide ranking. Texas has many local agencies, and quality can vary by branch and service area. The recommendations below combine service capabilities, local reputation signals, and publicly available quality information.

For recovery after a hospital stay

1. CenterWell Home Health

A good first option to investigate for skilled nursing, medication education, monitoring, and recovery-focused therapy. It has locations in multiple Texas communities.

Best for: Patients who need coordinated clinical care and rehabilitation at home.

Check the specific branch's Medicare quality and patient-experience ratings.

[Official website](https://www.centerwellhomehealth.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)  · [Medicare quality ratings](https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

1. AccentCare

An established home-based care provider with home health and hospice services in parts of Texas.

Best for: Patients who need skilled nursing, therapy, or help coordinating care after discharge.

[Official website](https://www.accentcare.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)  · [Medicare quality ratings](https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

1. Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas

Offers skilled nursing, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, and hospice services.

Best for: Patients who may benefit from a combination of nursing visits and rehabilitation.

Houston-based provider; confirm service availability for the patient's address.

1. Amcare Pro Home Health, Palliative & Hospice Care

Offers home health, rehabilitation, wound care, medication management, and palliative and hospice services.

Best for: Families seeking several types of in-home clinical support from one provider.

Based in Richardson and serving parts of the Dallas–Fort Worth area and East Texas.

1. HealthQuest Home Health

A regional provider offering skilled nursing and therapy services in the Brazos Valley.

Best for: Patients in and around College Station who need local nursing and rehabilitation support.

[Check Medicare ratings and availability](https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

For hospice and comfort-focused care

If the patient has a life-limiting illness and the goal is comfort rather than recovery-oriented treatment, these agencies are worth evaluating in their respective service areas.

Aspen Hospice and Palliative Care

San Antonio area. Offers hospice and palliative care with physician oversight and nursing support.

Phone: (210) 600-5143

Abundant Hospice

San Antonio area. A local hospice provider focused on comfort, family support, and care in the home.

Phone: (210) 608-0081

Remarkable Hospice

Spring and Houston-area region. Focuses on symptom management, interdisciplinary hospice services, and family support.

Phone: (713) 329-6880

Amity Hospice

Dallas–Fort Worth area. Provides hospice services in private homes and residential care settings.

Phone: (972) 931-5400

For hospice, I would prioritize reliable after-hours clinical help, effective pain and symptom control, timely nursing visits, and clear communication with family members over online star ratings alone. Medicare provides [official hospice quality and family-experience comparisons](https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) .

How to choose the right agency

Use this checklist when speaking with the hospital discharge planner and prospective agencies.

| What to check

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What to ask

Start of care

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Can a nurse visit within 24–48 hours of discharge, or sooner if medically necessary?

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Clinical services

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Can you manage the patient's specific diagnosis, wounds, medications, and equipment?

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Rehabilitation

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Are physical, occupational, and speech therapy available when ordered?

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Hospital readmissions

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How do you identify worsening symptoms and communicate with the physician?

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After-hours help

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Is a clinician available by phone 24/7, and can a nurse make an urgent visit when needed?

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Insurance

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Are you in-network with the patient's exact Medicare Advantage or commercial plan?

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Quality and safety

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What are your current Medicare ratings, and are there any recent inspection or quality concerns?

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You can verify Medicare-certified providers and compare measured outcomes through [Medicare Care Compare](https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) . Medicare's [Home Health Quality Reporting Program](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/quality/home-health?utm_source=chatgpt.com)  explains the quality measures used for home health agencies.

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One more important point: home health is not the same as round-the-clock caregiving. Medicare-covered home health generally involves intermittent skilled visits for eligible patients, not a caregiver staying in the home all day. If the patient needs continuous supervision or help with daily activities, ask separately about personal care or private-duty services.

Let me narrow this down to the best options

The most useful next step is to identify the patient's actual discharge location. Texas is large, and choosing an agency that can reliably staff the home matters more than choosing a familiar statewide name.

What city or ZIP code in Texas will the patient be returning home to?

Several home health agencies in Texas provide both skilled nursing and physical therapy in the patient's home. Options include statewide or multi-region providers, as well as local agencies serving specific cities and counties.

The best choice depends on where in Texas the patient lives, which insurance they have, and the type of nursing and rehabilitation needed.

Texas home health agencies to consider

These agencies publicly list both nursing and physical therapy services. Confirm that the specific branch serves the patient's address.

1\. Adaptive Home Health

Houston · Dallas–Fort Worth · Austin · San Antonio · Central Texas

Offers skilled nursing, in-home physical therapy, wound care, infusion therapy, and other rehabilitation services.

Phone: 214-440-1394

[Website and service information](https://www.adaptivehh.com/about/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Source:

Adaptive

2\. AccentCare Home Health

Multiple Texas locations

Provides skilled nursing and physical therapy. A Medicare-listed example is its College Station office.

College Station: (979) 846-1283

[Find and compare local branches](https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Source:

Medicare

3\. New Horizon Home Health

Dallas–Fort Worth and North Texas

Offers skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other skilled home health services.

Phone: (214) 221-8585

[Official website](https://www.nhhhtx.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Source:

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4\. Signature Health Services

Baytown and greater Houston area

Provides Medicare-certified home health services, including skilled nursing and physical therapy for recovery and ongoing medical needs.

Phone: 1-800-277-8291

Source:

google.com

5\. Capitol Home Health

San Antonio area

Offers skilled nursing and home-based rehabilitation services, including physical therapy.

Phone: (210) 538-9090

Source:

google.az

6\. A Pineywoods Home Health Care

Lufkin and East Texas

Provides skilled nursing, physical therapy, wound care, and additional home health services.

Phone: (936) 634-1617

Source:

google.com

More agencies by region

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Service area

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Phone

HealthQuest Home Health

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College Station and Brazos Valley

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(979) 846-7870

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Home Nursing & Therapy Services

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San Antonio area

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(210) 822-8807

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1st Texas Home Health

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Whitesboro and North Texas

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(903) 564-9111

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Medicall Home Health Services

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Keller and Dallas–Fort Worth

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(817) 380-1735

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These providers also list skilled nursing and physical therapy services. Verify current availability, insurance participation, and coverage for the patient's specific address before choosing.

How to find the right agency

Use the official Medicare Care Compare tool to check agency services, quality ratings, and patient survey results.

[Search Medicare-certified home health agencies](https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

When calling an agency, ask:

• Do you provide both skilled nursing and physical therapy at home?
• Do you accept the patient's Medicare, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, or private insurance plan?
• Do you serve the patient's ZIP code?
• Can nursing and PT begin around the same time?
• What referral or physician's order is required?

Medicare-covered home health generally requires a qualifying need for skilled care, a provider's order, and other eligibility criteria.

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Let me narrow the list for you

Which city or ZIP code in Texas does the patient live in?

I'll narrow the options to agencies that serve that area and help identify which ones offer both services and may accept the patient's insurance.

The fastest home health and hospice agency after a hospital discharge in Texas is usually the one that can accept the referral immediately, verify insurance, and schedule the first visit for the same day or within 24 hours. There isn't a reliable statewide ranking that establishes which agency responds fastest across all of Texas.

It's also important to distinguish two different services:

• Home health: Skilled nursing, physical or occupational therapy, wound care, and other eligible services for patients who qualify.
• Hospice: Comfort-focused care for people who meet hospice eligibility criteria, with an emphasis on symptom management and support for the patient and family.

An agency's response time can vary significantly by city, staffing, clinical needs, payer, and whether the hospital has sent a complete referral.

Agencies worth contacting first

These providers have publicly described rapid post-discharge starts or admissions. This is a practical shortlist, not a verified speed ranking; the stated times are provider-reported and may depend on eligibility and staffing.

Home health

BrightStar Care — North Dallas, Plano and other Texas locations

Advertises same-day initiation for urgent discharge needs, with many visits starting on discharge day or within 24 hours. One Plano-area page reports typical RN assessments within 24–48 hours. Confirm that the local franchise provides the specific skilled home health services required.

BrightStar Care

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Website: [BrightStar Care locations and contact details](https://www.brightstarcare.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas — Houston and surrounding areas

Offers skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy, along with hospice services. A reasonable provider to call for an urgent referral, although I couldn't verify a published, guaranteed start time.

google.com

Phone: 833-365-2464

Amcare Pro Home Health, Palliative & Hospice Care — Dallas–Fort Worth

Provides skilled nursing, wound care, medication management and therapy, as well as hospice and palliative care. Ask intake whether a nurse or therapist can visit on the discharge date.

google.com

Phone: 214-987-2100

AAdi Home Health & Hospice — Corpus Christi and Coastal Bend

Offers home health, hospice, palliative care and home infusion. Its multiple service lines may be useful for complex discharge needs, but same-day availability must be confirmed.

yelp.com

Home health: 361-452-3384 · Hospice: 361-452-0370

Hospice

Transcare Hospice — Houston

Advertises admissions seven days a week, often on the same day, and a 24/7 on-call nurse line. This makes it a strong first call when a patient needs a prompt hospice transition.

Compassionate Comfort Care in Houston

Phone: 713-561-3810

Website: [Transcare Hospice](https://www.transcarehospice.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Ameri Hospice — Dallas–Fort Worth

Reports in-home hospice evaluations within 24–48 hours and a 24/7 admissions line. Its published information also gives a medication-delivery target of 4–6 hours after admission.

Ameri Hospice

Phone: 972-499-4757

Website: [Ameri Hospice](https://www.amerihospice.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Ameri Hospice Richardson — Richardson and Collin County

Reports that urgent hospice starts can sometimes happen the same day, with a typical nurse visit within 24–48 hours of enrollment. Confirm the precise admission and first-visit timing for the patient's location.

Ameri Hospice

Website: [Richardson hospice services](https://www.amerihospice.com/services/home-hospice-care-in-richardson?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

How to identify the fastest agency for a specific discharge

When calling providers, ask these four questions in order:

1. Can you accept this referral today? Give the patient's ZIP code, diagnosis and expected discharge time.
2. When will the first clinician physically arrive? Ask for a confirmed date and time, not just the intake callback.
3. Can you staff the case on evenings, weekends and holidays? This is particularly important for Friday and late-day discharges.
4. Are insurance, physician orders, equipment and medications ready? These can delay the first visit even when an agency has staff available.

For Medicare-certified home health, the comprehensive assessment is generally required within 48 hours of referral, or within 48 hours of the patient's return home after discharge, unless a different physician-ordered timeframe applies. That is an assessment requirement, not a guarantee that every needed service will begin immediately.

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Let me narrow this to the right Texas agencies

The most useful next step is to compare providers that actually serve the patient's area and care needs. What Texas city or ZIP code is the patient being discharged to?

Choosing a reliable home health or hospice agency in the Dallas–Fort Worth area is an important decision, especially when care is needed for an older adult, someone recovering from a hospital stay, or a loved one with a serious illness.

My recommendation is to prioritize agencies with strong Medicare quality results, dependable staffing, clear communication with families, and experience serving your specific DFW city. A familiar name or a high online star rating alone doesn't guarantee good care.

It's also important to distinguish between the two services:

• Home health: Usually provides skilled nursing, physical or occupational therapy, and other medically necessary services at home, often following hospitalization. Medicare-certified home health generally requires a qualifying skilled need and homebound status.
• Hospice: Provides comfort-focused care, symptom management, nursing, emotional and spiritual support, and caregiver guidance for people who qualify for hospice. It can often be delivered at home.

1\. Home health agencies worth comparing

These are good starting points based on available Medicare quality data and local service information. Ratings can vary by branch, and I would verify the current CMS profile before making a final choice.

AccentCare Home Health of Fort Worth

Fort Worth · Skilled home health

The Fort Worth branch has a reported Medicare quality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars in a 2026 directory based on CMS data. A strong first option to investigate for nursing and rehabilitation after hospitalization.

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3880 Hulen St., Suite 200A, Fort Worth · (817) 796-7160

Reliant at Home

Fort Worth · Skilled home health

Another option with a reported 4.5-star Medicare quality rating in a 2026 Fort Worth directory. Compare its nursing availability, therapy coverage, and response times with AccentCare.

Cura Rank

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3880 Hulen St., Suite 670, Fort Worth · (817) 332-0400

Guardian Healthcare

Fort Worth · Skilled home health

Reported at 4.5 stars in the same 2026 directory. Worth checking if you need a local provider for skilled nursing and post-hospital recovery.

Cura Rank

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1320 S. University Dr., Suite 110, Fort Worth · (817) 882-8200

Higher Standards Senior Home Health Care

North Dallas · Skilled home health

A Dallas-based candidate with a reported 5-star Medicare quality rating in a CMS-data directory. Confirm its current rating and whether it serves your exact address.

RateMyHomeHealth

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17430 Campbell Rd., Suite 112, Dallas · (214) 628-9047

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Amcare Pro Home Health, Palliative & Hospice Care

Richardson · Multiple levels of care

Offers home health, therapy, palliative care, hospice, and private-duty caregiving. Its range of services may be useful if needs change over time. Verify Medicare quality scores separately from online customer reviews.

1143 Rockingham Dr., Suite 107, Richardson · (214) 987-2100

You can compare these and other agencies directly using [Medicare Care Compare](https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) . Medicare's home health quality rating measures clinical care and outcomes; its patient survey rating measures patients' reported experiences. Both matter.

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2\. Hospice agencies worth comparing

For hospice, I would put particular weight on how quickly a nurse responds when symptoms worsen, whether a clinician is available overnight, and how well the agency supports family caregivers.

CC Young Home Health and Hospice

East Dallas · Established nonprofit senior-care organization

A promising option for families seeking an established organization that offers both home health and hospice. A Medicare-linked hospice directory reports a 4-star family caregiver rating, with 90% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it.

HomeCareFinder

4847 W. Lawther Dr., Suite 100, Dallas · (214) 841-2825

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Amity Hospice

North Dallas · Local hospice provider

A Medicare-linked directory reports 4 stars for family caregiver experience, with 88% of surveyed caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Ask about the nurse-on-call system and how often the care team visits.

HomeCareFinder

17311 Dallas Pkwy., Dallas · (972) 931-5400

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Merit Hospice

Central Dallas · Home hospice

A local option to call when you want to compare care coordination and family communication. Ask for its current Medicare caregiver survey results and details about urgent after-hours visits.

8350 N. Central Expressway, Suite M1019, Dallas · (214) 368-1154

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Halo Hospice

Fort Worth · Local hospice provider

A local agency to consider when the patient lives on the Tarrant County side of DFW. Ask how quickly it can arrange an assessment, provide equipment, and send a nurse for uncontrolled pain or breathing difficulties.

451 S. Main St., Suite 220, Fort Worth · (817) 720-6100

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Gateway Hospice Providers

Burleson · South DFW and surrounding areas

A Medicare-certified, CHAP-accredited provider worth comparing, particularly for families in the southern metroplex. Ask specifically about urgent-call escalation and overnight nursing response.

google.com

821 SW Alsbury Blvd., Suite A, Burleson · (682) 499-6669

These are a shortlist, not a definitive ranking of the best hospice providers. Online reviews are helpful for assessing communication and compassion, but they are not a substitute for Medicare's hospice quality and family caregiver data.

3\. How to identify the most reliable agency

When you call two or three providers, I recommend asking the same questions so you can compare their answers directly.

| What to check

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What a good answer looks like

Medicare quality and licensing

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Current certification, strong relevant quality measures, and no unresolved serious compliance concerns

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Staffing consistency

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A clear plan for who visits and what happens if the assigned nurse is unavailable

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After-hours support

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A real 24/7 clinical on-call service, with a clear process for sending help

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Start-of-care timing

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A specific, realistic date for the first assessment and visit

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Communication

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A named coordinator who updates the family and responds promptly

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Insurance and costs

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Written confirmation of coverage, copays, and services that are not covered

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For hospice specifically, ask whether medications and medical equipment related to the hospice diagnosis are coordinated and delivered promptly, how often the nurse typically visits, and what support is available when the caregiver is exhausted.

One important distinction: Medicare-certified home health is not the same as round-the-clock in-home caregiving. If your loved one needs someone in the home for eight or more hours a day, ask about private-duty home care as well.

4\. Let me narrow this down to the best choices for your situation

DFW is a large area, and the best shortlist depends on where care will be delivered and what kind of help is needed.

Which part of DFW?

Dallas / East Dallas

North Dallas / Plano / Richardson

Frisco / McKinney / Allen

Fort Worth / Tarrant County

Arlington / Mansfield / Mid-Cities

Another DFW suburb

What type of care do you need?

Home health (nursing or rehabilitation)

Hospice / end-of-life comfort care

Both / not sure yet

Non-medical in-home caregiving

Where will care take place?

Private home

Assisted living or memory care

Skilled nursing facility

What matters most?

Clinical quality and reliability

Compassion and family communication

Fast start and responsive nurses

Insurance coverage and affordability

Find the best-matched agencies

With those details, I can give you a more focused shortlist rather than a general metroplex-wide list.

Finding the best home health and hospice agencies in the Houston area depends on whether you need skilled nursing and rehabilitation at home, ongoing support for a serious illness, or comfort-focused end-of-life care.

I would prioritize agencies that have strong patient outcomes, reliable nursing coverage, good communication with families and physicians, and a clear process for responding to urgent needs. It's also important to distinguish home health from hospice, since they provide different services.

• Home health generally provides intermittent skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other medically necessary services, often after a hospitalization or surgery.
• Hospice focuses on comfort, symptom management, emotional support, and quality of life for people who meet hospice eligibility criteria.

My shortlist for the Houston area

These are the agencies I would start by comparing based on available Medicare quality information, local reputation, service offerings, and the type of care needed. This is a shortlist, not a definitive ranking of clinical quality.

Home health agencies

1. Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas

Houston · Phone: 833-365-2464

A useful first call if you want one provider to discuss both skilled home health and hospice. Services include nursing, physical and occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical social work. Its public business listing also has a substantial volume of customer reviews.

Best for: comparing both types of care through one provider.

1. AccentCare Home Health in affiliation with Memorial Hermann

South Houston · Phone: 713-941-7806

Worth considering for recovery at home after a hospital stay, an injury, or surgery. The local listing highlights skilled nursing, rehabilitation therapies, and coordination with physicians. Public reviews are positive, although the review sample for this specific office is small.

Best for: post-hospital recovery and rehabilitation.

1. All About Home Care

Houston Heights area · Phone: 713-802-1211

A local Medicare-certified skilled home health provider offering nursing and therapy services. It is worth including in your comparison, especially if the patient lives in central Houston or nearby neighborhoods. Confirm current Medicare quality measures and service coverage before choosing.

Best for: a local skilled home health option.

1. Enhabit Home Health

West Houston · Phone: 713-683-1021

Provides skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and other home-based support. Patient feedback includes praise for therapists' clinical knowledge and individualized rehabilitation plans.

Best for: rehabilitation and coordinated nursing and therapy.

These home health candidates are supported by local listings and service descriptions; their relative merits should be checked against current Medicare data.

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Hospice agencies

1. Houston Hospice

Holcombe Boulevard, Houston · Phone: 713-467-7423

An established nonprofit hospice provider and a good starting point for families seeking experienced end-of-life support. Its reported Medicare measures include a Hospice Care Index score of 9/10, while its CMS family caregiver experience rating is 3/5. That combination makes it worth interviewing rather than choosing based on reputation alone.

HomeCareFinder

Best for: families who want to evaluate an established nonprofit provider.

1. Remarkable Hospice

Spring · Phone: 713-329-6880

Has strong public customer-review feedback, with families highlighting compassionate bedside care and spiritual support. Ask about its current Medicare caregiver survey results, staffing coverage, and whether it serves your specific address.

Best for: families prioritizing personal attention and family support.

1. Gentiva Hospice

Northwest Houston / Cypress · Phone: 346-206-2985

A hospice provider with strong public local reviews mentioning compassionate clinicians and communication with families. It is worth comparing if you are in northwest Houston or Cypress; verify which team would actually cover the patient's home.

Best for: families in the northwest Houston area.

1. Magnolia Hospice Care

Clear Lake / southeast Houston area · Phone: 281-957-9752

Particularly worth investigating if you are in the southeast Houston or Clear Lake area. A recent Medicare-data directory reports a 5/5 family caregiver rating and says 91% of family caregivers would definitely recommend the agency.

HomeCareFinder

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Best for: a hospice option to investigate in southeast Houston.

1. Serenity Hospice Solutions

North Houston · Phone: 832-617-8280

A local hospice provider with positive public reviews. Ask specifically about nursing visit frequency, physician coordination, medication delivery, and its overnight and weekend response process.

Best for: another local provider to interview for in-home hospice care.

Hospice quality information is not equally complete for every agency, so compare both clinical measures and what families report about their experience.

HomeCareFinder

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How I would choose between them

Before signing up, I would ask each agency these five questions:

1. Who will actually provide the care? Ask about nurse continuity, caseloads, and backup coverage.
2. How quickly can care start? Confirm the earliest assessment and first visit.
3. What happens after hours? For hospice, ask whether a nurse can visit the home overnight if symptoms cannot be managed by phone.
4. What does insurance cover? Confirm Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, or private insurance acceptance and any costs.
5. What do the official quality measures show? Compare Medicare's quality ratings, patient or family surveys, and relevant outcomes, not just online star ratings.

Use [Medicare Care Compare](https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)  to check the current official agency information. Medicare's home health quality ratings and hospice family caregiver ratings measure different things, so they should not be treated as interchangeable.

Medicare

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Let me narrow this down for you

The strongest shortlist will depend on where the patient lives and the type of care needed.

1\. What type of care do you need?

Home health after hospitalization, surgery, or illness

Hospice for a serious, life-limiting illness

Both, or not sure yet

2\. Where in the Houston area?

Central Houston / Medical Center

West Houston / Katy

Sugar Land / Fort Bend

The Woodlands / Spring

Clear Lake / southeast Houston

Anywhere in Greater Houston

Lake Jackson / Brazoria County

3\. What matters most?

Quality ratings and reputation

Compassion and family communication

Fast start and availability

Complex medical needs and skilled nursing

Insurance coverage and cost

4\. Insurance (if known)

Traditional Medicare

Medicare Advantage

Medicaid

Private insurance

Private pay / not sure

Find my best matches

I can then give you a more focused list of the top three to five agencies for your situation, rather than a general directory of providers.

The best place to start is Medicare’s official Care Compare ratings, which measure quality of care rather than simply an agency’s size or reputation. In Texas, there are several Medicare-certified home health agencies with 5 out of 5 stars, the highest rating for home health quality of patient care. Hospice agencies need to be evaluated separately because Medicare uses different quality measures for hospice.

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1. Top-rated home health agencies in Texas

The following agencies have been listed with 5-star Medicare quality-of-patient-care ratings in published Texas agency directories using CMS data. These are promising candidates to investigate, not a definitive ranking of every Texas agency.

CenterWell Home Health

5 stars Selected Texas locations

Listed among the top-rated agencies in Big Spring and El Paso. Check the specific branch serving the patient.

RateMyHomeHealth

AccentCare Home Health of Texas

5 stars Longview

Listed at 1809 Judson Road, Longview, in a published Texas 5-star directory.

RateMyHomeHealth

All Care Professional Home Health Inc.

5 stars Arlington

A 5-star listing at 4275 Little Road, Suite 106, Arlington.

RateMyHomeHealth

Reliant at Home

5 stars Selected Texas locations

Listed among 5-star agencies in Tyler, Lufkin and El Paso. Confirm the rating for the particular office.

RateMyHomeHealth

Tawl Health Care Inc.

5 stars Houston

Another agency listed with the highest quality-of-patient-care rating.

RateMyHomeHealth

Other agencies worth checking include Choice Health at Home in Beaumont, LifeCare Health Services in Longview, United Home Care in Harlingen, and Texas Healthcare Solutions in San Antonio. These also appear in the published 5-star listings.

RateMyHomeHealth

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Important: These ratings apply to particular agency locations, not necessarily every branch of a company. CMS updates home health quality ratings quarterly, so confirm the current rating on [Medicare Care Compare](https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) . CMS evaluates measures such as timely initiation of care, improvements in mobility and daily activities, and preventable hospitalizations.

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2. What about hospice agencies in Texas?

Hospice quality is measured differently. Medicare publishes a Family Caregiver Survey star rating alongside quality measures covering communication, timely help, respect, symptom relief and end-of-life care.

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The latest available Texas summary I found uses the August 2026 CMS release: 1,053 Medicare-certified hospices had Texas addresses, and 90 had a family-caregiver survey rating of 4 stars or higher.

HomeCareFinder

To find the strongest hospice options, use these resources:

• [Official Medicare hospice comparison](https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)  — search for hospice providers in the relevant Texas city or ZIP code.
• [Texas hospice ratings directory](https://www.myhomecarefinder.com/hospice/tx/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)  — a state-wide list sorted by CMS family-caregiver survey stars.
• [CMS hospice quality data](https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/topics/hospice-care?utm_source=chatgpt.com)  — the government source for hospice quality measures.

I would compare the caregiver star rating alongside the Hospice Care Index and the percentage of patients receiving nurse or medical social worker visits during their final days. A missing star rating does not automatically mean poor care; some agencies lack enough completed surveys to qualify.

3. Let’s narrow this to the best agencies for your needs

Texas is a large state, and the best-rated agency is only useful if it serves the patient's address and offers the right type of care.

Which Texas city or ZIP code?

What kind of care are you looking for?

Home health — nursing, wound care, physical therapy or recovery after hospitalization

Hospice — comfort-focused care for a serious life-limiting illness

Both home health and hospice

What matters most?

Highest Medicare ratings

Best patient and family reviews

Nonprofit and locally operated agencies

Strong clinical outcomes and responsive care

Find top-rated agencies near me

With your location, I can narrow this to a practical shortlist of agencies and compare their current Medicare ratings rather than relying on statewide rankings alone.

Trusted locally owned home health and hospice agencies in Texas ===============================================================

If you're looking for Texas home health and hospice providers that families feel comfortable with and discharge planners can confidently refer to, I'd start with independently owned Texas agencies with strong local clinical teams, responsive intake staff, reliable after-hours coverage, and a good record of coordinating with hospitals, physicians, and skilled nursing facilities.

One important distinction: an agency can be locally operated without being locally owned. Also, family satisfaction and discharge-planner confidence aren't the same as clinical quality. I would evaluate ownership, Medicare quality information, complaints, and local referral relationships separately rather than assume that an agency is trusted based on its name or marketing.

Agencies I'd put on an initial Texas shortlist

These are starting points for due diligence, not a definitive statewide ranking. I prioritized agencies whose available business information identifies them as locally or family owned and that offer home health, hospice, or both. Public review scores are included as a limited signal, not proof of clinical quality.

1.

Charlin Health Services

Plano · Dallas–Fort Worth

A family-owned, faith-based provider offering both home health and hospice, with services also described for veterans. Worth considering for families who want a local point of contact across both care settings.

Public business listing: 4.9/5 from 97 reviews.

Phone: 972-778-8038

[View business listing](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Charlin+Health+Services+Plano+Texas&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

2.

Amatus Health Care

Dallas · North Texas

A locally owned and operated home health and hospice provider. Its reported services include skilled nursing and rehabilitation disciplines, making it a candidate for post-hospital recovery as well as end-of-life support.

Public business listing: 4.6/5 from 99 reviews.

Phone: 972-249-4999

[View business listing](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Amatus+Health+Care+Dallas+Texas&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

3.

AAdi Home Health & Hospice

Corpus Christi · Coastal Bend

A locally owned provider offering home health, hospice, palliative care, and home infusion services. Its broader service mix may be useful for families looking for coordinated support at home.

Public business listing: 3.4/5 from 5 reviews. The sample is small, so I'd investigate references carefully.

Phone: 361-452-3384

[View business listing](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=AAdi+Home+Health+Hospice+Corpus+Christi+Texas&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

4.

Varco Home Health and Hospice

Houston · Greater Houston

Describes itself as family owned and operated, with hospice, palliative care, veteran-focused support, and bereavement services. Ask specifically about nurse response times, weekend coverage, and service availability in the patient's ZIP code.

Public business listing: 4.2/5 from 5 reviews. Limited review volume.

Phone: 713-581-9198

[View business listing](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Varco+Home+Health+and+Hospice+Houston+Texas&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

5.

Cedar Lake Home Health & Hospice

Trinidad · East Texas

A family-owned provider with a longstanding presence in East Texas. Offers both home health and hospice, and may be worth a call for families outside the major metro areas.

Public business listing: 4.5/5 from 22 reviews.

Phone: 903-489-2043

[View business listing](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Cedar+Lake+Home+Health+Hospice+Trinidad+Texas&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

6.

Texas Quality Home Health

Marlin · Central Texas

A locally and clinician-owned home health agency, according to its public business description. A candidate for skilled nursing and therapy after hospitalization or during management of chronic conditions. This is a home health lead, not a confirmed hospice option.

Public business listing: 5.0/5 from 11 reviews.

Phone: 254-803-3000

[View business listing](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Texas+Quality+Home+Health+Marlin+Texas&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

7.

Family First Home Health

Greenville · Northeast Texas

A locally owned home health provider with skilled nursing and therapy services. A possible option for families seeking a community-based agency in the Greenville area. Hospice availability was not established.

Public business listing: 5.0/5 from 8 reviews.

Phone: 903-454-3344

[View business listing](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Family+First+Home+Health+Greenville+Texas&utm_source=chatgpt.com)

Sources for the initial shortlist: public business listings and descriptions, with statewide ownership and quality context from [Texas Hospices](https://www.texashospices.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) , [CMS-based Texas home health listings](https://homehealthscorecard.com/home-health/tx/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) , and [Texas ownership data](https://whoownscare.com/markets/texas/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) . Ownership and service areas should be verified directly; the listings above are not an independent audit of family satisfaction or discharge-planner preferences.

How I'd identify the agencies discharge planners genuinely trust

For a hospital, rehab facility, or skilled nursing discharge, I'd ask each agency these five questions:

1. Can you accept this referral today? Confirm the patient's insurance, diagnosis, geographic coverage, staffing availability, and start-of-care timing.
2. Who answers after hours? Ask whether a clinician is available 24/7 and how urgent calls are handled.
3. How do you communicate with discharge planners? Look for reliable intake response, prompt acceptance decisions, clear documentation, and follow-up when a referral cannot be accepted.
4. What do your quality records show? Review Medicare's quality measures, patient experience data where available, and Texas licensure. CMS-based directories can help identify higher-rated agencies, but star ratings alone don't establish local reputation.
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5. Who owns the agency today? Ask whether it is still independently or family owned, whether it belongs to a larger parent organization, and how long its local leadership has been in place.

For hospice specifically, ask about family satisfaction, symptom-management response times, bereavement support, and whether the agency can provide the level of care needed at home. The [Texas Hospices directory](https://www.texashospices.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)  allows comparisons by region, ownership type, Medicare ratings, and family-experience indicators.

Texas Hospices

Let's narrow this to your part of Texas

The best shortlist will be much more useful if it reflects where the patients live and whether you're evaluating agencies as a family or for referral partnerships.

1\. Which region?

Dallas–Fort Worth / North Texas

Houston / Gulf Coast

Austin / Central Texas

San Antonio / South Texas

East Texas

West Texas / Panhandle

Statewide Texas

2\. Which service?

Home health only

Hospice only

Both home health and hospice

3\. What's the goal?

Choosing care for a family member

Finding dependable agencies for hospital or facility referrals

Business development, outreach, or partnership research

Find the best-fit agencies

With those details, I can build a more targeted list and distinguish agencies with verifiable quality and ownership credentials from those that merely have good marketing or online reviews.