Hospice for Kidney & Liver Disease · Athens, TX
Kidney & Liver Disease hospice care in Athens, Texas
When the kidneys or liver fail and dialysis or transplant is no longer the path, hospice manages the symptoms and protects the family's time. Azalea serves families across Henderson County — in Athens and the surrounding communities — with the same team, the same response time, and the same 24/7 nurse line.
We come to you · Free · 100% covered by Medicare
Henderson County sits at the southwestern edge of Azalea's service area, centered on Athens — the gateway to Lake Palestine and Cedar Creek Lake. The county's growing retirement population, drawn by its lakes and rural character, represents a significant and underserved hospice market. Azalea serves families in Athens, Malakoff, Mabank, and Gun Barrel City, coordinating with UT Health Athens and the patient's attending physician.
Athens is approximately 35 miles southwest of Tyler on US-175. For families facing kidney & liver disease, that means a hospice nurse who knows the roads, coordinates with local hospitals like UT Health Athens and Henderson County Medical facilities, and answers the phone at 2 a.m.
Signs it may be time for kidney & liver disease hospice
Any of these patterns is worth a conversation. Several together strongly suggest hospice could help now:
- Deciding to stop or forgo dialysis
- Not a candidate for transplant, or has chosen against it
- Confusion, swelling, severe fatigue, or itching from toxin buildup
- Reduced urine output or worsening fluid retention
- Recurrent hospitalizations
- Declining appetite and significant weight change
What hospice care for kidney & liver disease includes
Questions Athens families ask
What happens after stopping dialysis?
Hospice steps in to keep the patient comfortable through the natural decline that follows. We manage symptoms and support the family closely — many families find peace in the calmer, home-based time that follows.
Can hospice ease the itching and confusion?
Yes. Toxin buildup causes itching, nausea, and confusion. We use targeted medications and comfort measures to reduce these symptoms as much as possible.
What does it cost in Athens?
For Medicare-eligible patients: nothing. Medicare covers 100% of hospice — nursing, medications, equipment, chaplain, social work, and bereavement support. No copay, no deductible. See the cost calculator →
Accreditations & certifications
Medicare-Certified
CMS Provider · NPI #1700460789
Texas-Licensed
DSHS HCSSA #020708
CHAP Accredited
Independent accreditation
Related reading
Full guide: hospice for kidney & liver disease →
Our complete East Texas guide to kidney & liver disease hospice care.
Hospice in Athens & Henderson County →
How Azalea serves families across Henderson County.
Take the hospice eligibility quiz →
8 questions to clarify whether it might be time.
What Medicare covers →
The full benefit, in plain language.
Talk to a nurse in Athens
A real conversation with a real person — no pressure, no obligation. We'll help you think through whether hospice is right, and what it would look like.
Call (903) 470-1994