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Azalea Hospice

Anderson County · East Texas

Hospice Care in Palestine, TX

Medicare-covered hospice and palliative care for families in Anderson County. Our nurses are available 24 hours — days, nights, and weekends.

Palestine is approximately 55 miles south of Tyler on US-287.

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01Serving Anderson County

Built for Palestine families.

Anderson County sits at the southern edge of East Texas, with Palestine as its county seat — a community known for its Dogwood Trails, the Texas State Railroad, and a close-knit population that has deep roots in the land. Families in Palestine, Elkhart, and Frankston are often navigating hospice decisions in homes that have belonged to the family for generations. Azalea serves Anderson County with the same clinical team and the same after-hours coverage as our Tyler families.

Local Hospital Partners

  • UT Health Palestine
  • East Texas Medical Center Palestine

Azalea coordinates with your loved one's attending physician and the hospital discharge team. We handle the transition so your family doesn't have to.

02Our Services

Every level of care. All Medicare-covered.

Routine Home Care

Daily nursing, aide, and chaplain visits in the comfort of home.

Continuous Care

Extended nursing during acute episodes — available around the clock.

General Inpatient Care

Short-term inpatient placement when symptoms can't be managed at home.

Respite Care

Temporary relief for family caregivers — up to 5 days.

Palliative Care

Comfort-focused care that runs alongside curative treatment.

Bereavement Support

Counseling and support for the family for 13 months after the patient's death.

03Common Questions

What families in Anderson County ask first.

Does hospice care cost anything?

For Medicare and Medicaid patients, hospice is 100% covered — nursing, medications, equipment, chaplaincy, social work, and bereavement support. There is typically no cost to the family.

Can hospice be provided at home?

Yes. The majority of our patients receive care at home — in a private residence, an assisted living community, or wherever they call home in your county.

How quickly can care begin?

From the time of a referral, most patients are admitted within 24 to 48 hours. We handle the paperwork and coordinate with the physician directly.

Does the patient have to give up their doctor?

No. The patient's attending physician continues to be involved. Our medical director works in coordination with the existing care team.

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Accreditations & certifications

CMS

Medicare-Certified

CMS Provider · NPI #1700460789

TX

Texas-Licensed

DSHS HCSSA #020708

CHAP Accredited — Community Health Accreditation Partner

CHAP Accredited

Independent accreditation

Ready to talk?

Our intake nurse answers Anderson County calls directly — 24 hours, 7 days.

We come to you · Free · No paperwork

Call (903) 555-0000Home visit