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Hospice Austin, a nonprofit agency, has been caring for patients and families since 1980.

Hospice Austin serves all of Travis, Williamson, Bastrop, Hays and Caldwell counties.

08/12/2025

Friendship is like a tree with deep roots—grounded in love, growing through care.

Join the Friends of Hospice Austin and become part of a community that brings comfort, dignity, and peace to those facing life’s final chapter.

Your membership helps fund:
• Care for uninsured and underinsured patients
• Camp Brave Heart for grieving children
• Grief counseling and family support

Together, we grow hope. 🌱
Become a Friend today. https://www.hospiceaustin.org/get-involved/our-supporters/friends-of-hospice-austin/

08/08/2025

August is Grief Awareness Month, a time to remember that grief comes in many forms and doesn’t always wait for you to say goodbye. But you don’t need to wait for a final goodbye to begin seeking help. If you or someone you love is navigating the emotional complexity of anticipatory grief, Hospice Austin is here for you with open arms and resources ready when you need them most.

https://www.hospiceaustin.org/august-is-grief-awareness-month/

08/06/2025

Hospice care is a calling and at Hospice Austin, our staff live that calling every single day.

To support and empower new hospice caregivers, we’re proud to launch our Nurse Preceptor Program—an initiative that pairs seasoned clinicians with new team members to provide hands-on guidance, mentorship, and support.

Meet our first group of nurse preceptors! They’ve committed to walking alongside our newest staff and shaping the future of hospice care.

This program ensures a smooth transition into their roles and fosters professional growth from day one.

08/04/2025

Hospice is more than care—it’s a promise that begins with compassion and ends with dignity. We honor every choice, every story, every goodbye with grace and respect. As a nonprofit, we strive to provide hospice care to all who need it—even those without insurance—because no one should face the end of life without comfort or connection.

Thanks to the generosity of Austin Community Foundation and its newly launched Forever Austin Fund, Hospice Austin can continue to provide end of life care for those who need it. We’re honored to be named one of the Fund’s first Health & Wellness grantees, helping ensure that care reaches those who need it most in Central Texas.

07/24/2025

Hospice care isn’t about counting days; it’s about making each day count.

When patients choose Hospice Austin, they’re choosing comfort, dignity, and support for themselves and their families.

As the first non-profit hospice in Austin, we have proudly served our community with heart and purpose for over 40 years. That includes the care we offer at Hospice Austin's Christopher House, our inpatient facility designed for patients needing short-term, round-the-clock medical care in a peaceful, homelike environment.

07/21/2025

Resharing this memory from a year ago. It was such a great gift from Miguel and Annie Hernandez in remembrance of their son.

07/18/2025

Austin Junior Forum brought lunch for Hospice Austin staff and families this week.

Their kindness and generosity brought smiles to Hospice Austin's Christopher House. We’re so grateful for people in our community like the Austin Junior Forum who help us care for our community with compassion and heart.

07/03/2025

At Hospice Austin, compassionate care is more than a promise; it's a team effort. Today, we’re honored to share a letter we received from a patient’s family about their Hospice Austin care team.

When you or a loved one turns to us, you're surrounded by a dedicated team of professionals who walk alongside you through every step. We work closely with you and your family to help make thoughtful, supportive decisions about care.

At Hospice Austin your personal care team includes:
👨‍⚕️ Your Physician
🩺 A Hospice Austin Physician
👩‍⚕️ Nurse
🧼 Certified Nurse Aide
💬 Social Worker
🙏 Chaplain
🤝 Volunteer

06/28/2025

There are only a few days left to help Hospice Austin and Austin Palliative Care win the Austin American-Statesman Community Choice Awards!

VOTE HERE --> https://statesman.gannettcontests.com/2025-Austin-Communitys-Choice-Awards/gallery?group=518682

Voting ends on June 30th and you can vote once per day. Hospice Austin has won this award for six years in a row, and this year, we are excited to have our subsidiary, Austin Palliative Care, on the voting list.

Austin Palliative Care provides care to patients in Travis County who are living with a life limiting illness.

Here are the categories we are trying to win; they are all listed under the Beauty and Health Section.

🔹 Hospice – Hospice Austin
🔹 Home Health Care Services – Austin Palliative Care

06/27/2025

The wind phone at Hospice Austin's Christopher House bears this simple but profound dedication: “This phone is for everyone who has lost a loved one... a phone for memories and saying the goodbyes you never got to say.”

Last year, Miguel and Annie Hernandez installed the wind phone in the courtyard of Hospice Austin’s Christopher House in loving memory of their son, Josh Bell. Inspired by a tradition of connection through grief, the phone offers a quiet space for friends and families to speak with loved ones they’ve lost.

This summer, that intention came to life in a powerful way. The youngest daughter of Omar Mamoe, who died on hospice care in 2022, was seen deep in conversation with her father on the wind phone.

“As I approached, I saw their daughter engaged in a conversation with her father on the wind phone. Her words were so genuine and filled with love, and it felt like we were all momentarily transported into a truly special place,” said Keisha Jones, Hospice Austin Director of Organizational Clinical Services. “The connection she had with her dad was palpable, and it reminded me of the strength of familial love.”

06/25/2025

Camp Brave Heart 2025 was a huge success! Check out a heartfelt video message from some of our campers—it’s something truly special.

This summer, more than 80 kids came together at John Knox Ranch for Hospice Austin's Camp Brave Heart, a special sleepaway camp filled with healing, connection, and plenty of fun. From grief support to lasting friendships, the week was full of meaningful moments.

We couldn’t have done it without our amazing sponsors and volunteers. Thank you all, you made a difference in these kids' lives. H-E-B Texas Oncology Service Insurance Group, Inc.

Want to be part of Camp Brave Heart next year? Join our interest list here https://www.hospiceaustin.org/camp-brave-heart-interest-form/

06/20/2025

The Heart of Hospice: The Vital Role of CNAs in End-of-Life Care

When families invite Austin into their lives, they’re placing immense trust in a team that will walk with them through one of life’s most difficult moments. Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are a big part of that team who bring comfort and dignity to their patients.

CNAs provide intimate, hands-on care: assisting with bathing, dressing, repositioning, and offering physical and emotional comfort. What sets hospice CNAs apart is their emotional intuition. They learn to listen between the lines, pick up on unspoken needs, and offer comfort with a simple hand on the shoulder or a shared moment of silence. Their relationships with patients grow quickly, built on trust and humanity.

CNAs rarely seek the spotlight, but their impact is profound. They are the eyes, ears, and hearts on the front lines of hospice care.

Address

4107 Spicewood Springs Road
Austin, TX
78759

Telephone

(512)3424700

Website

http://www.HospiceAustin.org/, http://www.AustinPalliativeCare.org/

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