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Azalea Hospice

Cherokee County · East Texas

Hospice Care in Jacksonville, TX

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

Jacksonville is approximately 45 miles south of Tyler on US-69.

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01Serving Cherokee County

Built for Jacksonville families.

Cherokee County is piney woods country — a rural, faith-rooted community where families tend to care for their own. Jacksonville, Rusk, New Summerfield, and Alto are home to multi-generational households that value a hospice provider who understands local culture and shows up when called. Azalea maintains on-call nurse coverage for Cherokee County families, with dispatch times that reflect the rural geography of the county.

Local Hospital Partners

  • UT Health Jacksonville
  • East Texas Medical Center Rusk

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 Cherokee 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 Cherokee County calls directly — 24 hours, 7 days.

We come to you · Free · No paperwork

Call (903) 555-0000Home visit