Hospice Care · Texas

Hospice Care Costs in Texas — Expected Price Range & Breakdown

In Texas, most hospice projects cost between $150 and $1,000 per day, with a typical price near $300. Local labour, permits and materials move the final price, so treat the range below as a planning guide.

Typical hospice cost

$150 – $1,000

per day · typical $300

A general planning range, not a quotation.

Hospice cost breakdown

  • Routine home hospice$150 – $250typical $200
  • Continuous care at home$300 – $500typical $400
  • Inpatient hospice$500 – $1,000typical $750

At a glance

  • Typical range$150 – $1,000
  • Unitper day
  • Cities covered91

What Hospice Care costs

Hospice is usually paid by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance, so many families pay little or nothing out of pocket. Private-pay hospice runs about $150 to $1,000 a day depending on the level of care and whether it is at home or inpatient.

By city in Texas

Frequently asked questions

Does Medicare pay for hospice?
Yes. Medicare covers hospice for a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less, including nursing, drugs and equipment. Most families pay little beyond small copays.
What does private-pay hospice cost?
Without coverage, hospice runs about $150 to $1,000 a day. Inpatient care costs more than routine care at home.
How long can someone receive hospice?
Hospice is covered in benefit periods. As long as a doctor recertifies the terminal illness, it can continue beyond six months.