Hospice for Kidney & Liver Disease · Palestine, TX
Kidney & Liver Disease hospice care in Palestine, 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 Anderson County — in Palestine 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
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.
Palestine is approximately 55 miles south of Tyler on US-287. For families facing kidney & liver disease, that means a hospice nurse who knows the roads, coordinates with local hospitals like UT Health Palestine and East Texas Medical Center Palestine, 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 Palestine 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 Palestine?
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 Palestine & Anderson County →
How Azalea serves families across Anderson 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 Palestine
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