Rusk County · East Texas
Hospice Care in Henderson, TX
Medicare-covered hospice and palliative care for families in Rusk County. Our nurses are available 24 hours — days, nights, and weekends.
Henderson is approximately 35 miles southeast of Tyler on US-79.
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01 —Serving Rusk County
Built for Henderson families.
Rusk County is East Texas at its most rural — Henderson, Kilgore, and Overton serve a community shaped by the old East Texas oil field and a deeply rooted Baptist tradition. Families in Rusk County tend to make end-of-life decisions as a family, with the church community present. Azalea's chaplain and social work team understand this — and our on-call nurses serve Rusk County without routing calls through a regional office.
Local Hospital Partners
- —UT Health Henderson
- —Rusk County Memorial facilities
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.
02 —Our 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.
03 —Common Questions
What families in Rusk 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
Medicare-Certified
CMS Provider · NPI #1700460789
Texas-Licensed
DSHS HCSSA #020708
CHAP Accredited
Independent accreditation
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