The Hospice Of East Texas

Name

The Hospice Of East Texas

Legal name

The Hospice of East Texas

Website

https://hospiceofeasttexas.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

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Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Home Hospice (Routine Home Care) (HLADAHAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Hospice / Hospice House (Facility-Based) (HLADAHAC), Inpatient Hospice (General Inpatient Care) (HLADAHAB), Home Hospice Agencies (HLAFAEAC), In-Home Hospice Nursing Visits (RN/LPN) (HSABAFAL), In-Home Hospice Physician / Nurse Practitioner Visits (HSABAFAM), Bereavement, Grief & Family Support Services (Hospice-Linked) (HLAFAEAO)

Keywords

• Hospice care services
• Palliative care consultations
• Inpatient hospice facility
• Bereavement and grief support
• Pediatric hospice care

Headquarters

HQ city

Longview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Medicare Part A: Hospice care is primarily covered under Medicare Part A for eligible patients, including physician visits, nursing care, home health aide assistance, social work, chaplain services, counseling, and all medications and equipment related to the terminal diagnosis.
2. Medicaid and Private Insurance: Hospice services are covered by Texas Medicaid and most private health insurance plans at little or no cost to patients and families.
3. Unfunded Care: The organization provides approximately $800,000 each year in unfunded care to patients who do not have billable insurance or financial means to pay. This is funded through community donations and generous gifts.
4. Community Donations and Fundraising: As a nonprofit, generous community support allows the organization to serve every patient regardless of ability to pay. The organization runs fundraising campaigns, has a Foundation Board, and accepts various donations including memorial gifts, honor gifts, and planned giving.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Hospice of East Texas is a nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider delivering end-of-life care to terminally ill patients across 23 East Texas counties. Core services include in-home hospice care (HomeCare), a 28-bed dedicated inpatient facility (HomePlace), palliative care consultations, the PATHWAYS chronic-illness outreach program, pediatric hospice, veteran hospice care, and bereavement/grief support, all delivered by full-time board-certified hospice physicians and multidisciplinary care teams.

Product overview

The Hospice of East Texas operates as a nonprofit hospice care organization offering a coordinated portfolio of services across 23 East Texas counties. The core offerings include HomeCare (in-home hospice services), HomePlace (a 28-bed inpatient facility in Tyler), Palliative Care consultations, and the PATHWAYS program for chronic illness support. Specialized programs include Pediatric Hospice (the only pediatric program in the region), Veterans Hospice Care, Pet Peace of Mind, and comprehensive Emotional and Grief Support services including the WINGS support group for grieving children. The organization is the longest-serving hospice in East Texas, chartered in 1982, and reinvests all resources into patient care as a nonprofit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HomePlace: A 28-bed in-patient facility in Tyler known for its beauty and extraordinary hospice care, staffed with round-the-clock nurses and doctors.
• PATHWAYS
• WINGS
• Pet Peace of Mind
• The Robert M. Rogers Hospice Center

Products and services

• HomeCare In-home hospice services allowing patients with terminal illness to remain in their own residence while receiving professional medical care from a team of skilled nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, and trained volunteers. Available across 23 East Texas counties.
• HomePlace A 28-bed dedicated inpatient hospice facility in Tyler, Texas, staffed with round-the-clock nurses and physicians, providing intensive symptom management in a home-like setting. The only dedicated inpatient hospice facility in East Texas.
• Palliative Care Palliative care consultations provided by a team of palliative care doctors and nurses to patients and families discussing practical and spiritual concerns of end-of-life care. Implemented under former CEO Marji Ream as Texas Palliative Care.
• PATHWAYS A free, non-clinical outreach program serving people living with advanced or chronic illness, helping families obtain information and access community resources before hospice care is needed.
• Pediatric Hospice Program Specialized hospice care for children with life-limiting illnesses and their families. The only pediatric hospice program in the East Texas area.
• Veterans Hospice Care Specialized end-of-life care and recognition for veterans, including formal recognition ceremonies, specialized chaplain support, and connections to VA benefits and community veteran resources.
• Emotional and Grief Support (Bereavement Services) Chaplain and bereavement services for hospice patients and their family members, including ongoing contact and support for at least one year following the death of the patient.
• Pet Peace of Mind Program connecting hospice families with rescue agencies and pet adoption groups so patients do not have to worry about the current or future care of their pets.
• WINGS Support Group A grief support program for children and teens ages 5–16, offering a safe environment to tell their story of loss, process grief in healthy ways, and build coping skills.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2000+ patients and families served annually
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and foundational.

• Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) / We Honor Veterans ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001The We Honor Veterans program, established by the VA in 2001, created a national network of end-of-life care advocates for veterans. Hospice of East Texas is the only hospice provider in the region certified as a National Hospice-Veteran Partnership Program provider, connecting veterans and their families to available VA resources and benefits.
• The Junior League of TylerfoundationalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1982The Junior League of Tyler made Hospice its signature project, committing $30,000 and countless hours of volunteer time to start the organization. Their early support was instrumental in chartering Hospice of East Texas in 1982.
• Area Hospitals (Three Major Hospitals)foundationalStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1982With the support of the area's three major hospitals, Hospice of East Texas was chartered in 1982. These hospitals provided initial institutional support for establishing hospice services in East Texas.
• UT Tyler (University of Texas at Tyler)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospice of East Texas co-sponsored the creation of a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Fellowship for physicians in collaboration with UT Tyler, helping to train the next generation of hospice and palliative care physicians.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Amedisys Hospice: A leading home health and hospice operator with a significant Texas footprint providing routine home hospice, general inpatient hospice, and palliative care — overlapping directly with The Hospice of East Texas's core service lines while competing for hospital referrals and clinical talent across East Texas.
• Enhabit Hospice: A hospice and home health provider operating across 30+ states including Texas, offering routine and inpatient hospice plus palliative care — competing with The Hospice of East Texas for hospital partnerships, nursing staff, and patient share across East Texas.
• VITAS Healthcare: The largest hospice provider in the United States and a subsidiary of Chemed Corporation, VITAS operates across multiple states with comprehensive hospice, palliative, and inpatient services — directly overlapping with The Hospice of East Texas's HomeCare, HomePlace inpatient, and palliative care offerings at a national scale.
• AccentCare Hospice: A multi-state home health and hospice operator offering routine home hospice, palliative care, and bereavement support — directly comparable in service portfolio to The Hospice of East Texas and expanding aggressively in Texas, posing a competitive threat for both referrals and clinical workforce.
• Compassus Hospice: A national hospice, palliative, and home health provider with locations across the South Central U.S., offering the same home-based hospice, inpatient, and palliative services as The Hospice of East Texas and competing for the same regional referral sources.

Direct peers

• Traditions Health: A hospice and home health provider with a strong Texas footprint delivering home-based hospice, palliative care, and grief support — closely aligned in service model and regional scale with The Hospice of East Texas.
• Bristol Hospice: A multi-state hospice operator offering routine home hospice, general inpatient care, and bereavement support — comparable in service lines and multi-county regional coverage to The Hospice of East Texas.
• Heart to Heart Hospice: A Texas-based hospice provider operating across multiple states with routine home hospice, general inpatient hospice, and specialized programs — comparable in regional scale and multi-county service area to The Hospice of East Texas and a likely direct competitor for referrals in overlapping East Texas counties.

Regional players

• Blue Water Hospice: A Texas-focused hospice and palliative care provider operating in nearby regions — comparable in mission, service mix, and patient population to The Hospice of East Texas, with potential overlap in regional referral markets.

Others

• Gentiva Hospice: One of the largest U.S. hospice operators (formerly Kindred at Home's hospice segment), Gentiva provides routine home hospice, inpatient hospice, and bereavement services across the South — a direct competitor for hospital referrals, nursing talent, and patient share in the East Texas region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Xx.com/hospiceofeasttx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-hospice-of-east-texas

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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