Harris Hospice

Harris Hospice in Lewisville, TX has been providing hospice and palliative care since 2004, serving Collin, Dallas, Denton, Grayson, Kaufman, Rockwall, and North East Tarrant counties, and it's owned and run by former hospice nurses who wanted to improve hospice care in North Texas, so everything's focused on the comfort and dignity of patients and their families during the last part of life, and they really try to keep people at home or in the place they choose, like a nursing home or assisted living, where loved ones can be nearby and pain and symptoms can be managed to help patients stay as alert and comfortable as possible. The staff includes RN/Case Managers, Medical Directors, Medical Social Workers, Home Health Aides, Chaplains, Bereavement Counselors, Volunteers, and Therapists covering physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with pharmacy services and help with medical equipment and supplies, and the team offers physical, emotional, and spiritual support in a way that fits the unique needs of each patient. Harris Hospice gives people guidance and compassionate care when medicine can't cure the illness anymore, and most reviews say the staff help with medication, personal care, and even navigation during hard times. There's no inpatient facility, so all care is given at home or wherever the patient is living, and the organization prepares memorial websites, helps with funeral planning, and provides grief support when families want it. The care team collects and shares key information to make things less stressful for families, and services are available Monday through Sunday. Harris Hospice is a for-profit, freestanding program, Medicare and Medicaid Certified, and while it doesn't have extra recognition like Joint Commission or state hospice organization memberships, it does have a hospice analytics quality score of 73 out of 100 and has served a medium number of patients per day over the years. Even though they don't run specific veteran programs, pediatric care, or host faith-based programs, and there's less than 75% of their medical staff with certifications, patients and families can expect a consistent focus on keeping patients comfortable and supported in the place where they feel safest.