Hospice Care | Compassionate End-of-Life Support | Encore Caregivers

Introduction

Need caring hospice support in Houston? Encore Caregivers works with hospice teams to keep your loved one comfortable at home. Our kind caregivers offer both hands-on help and emotional support when you need it most. We’ve been a family-owned business in Houston since 2009. We know how to make your loved one’s days peaceful while helping your whole family during this hard time.

What is Hospice Care?

Hospice care focuses on comfort when cure is no longer the goal. It helps manage pain while supporting emotional and spiritual needs. Unlike regular medical care, hospice care makes someone’s final days peaceful, usually in their own home. Our caregivers team up with medical hospice staff to provide daily care that adds comfort and dignity.

Our Hospice Care Services

Encore Caregivers offers complete hospice support to help families during this tough time. Our caregivers get special training from our Registered Nurse to provide kind care that ensures comfort.

Our hospice care services include:

Gentle Personal Care

Kind help with bathing, grooming, and toileting to keep dignity

Meal Help

Making easy-to-eat foods and helping with feeding, always respecting changing appetites

Comfort Positioning

Regular position changes to prevent sores and increase comfort

Emotional Support

Providing a caring presence, listening, and meaningful talks

Medication Reminders

Helping with pain and symptom medications as prescribed by hospice doctors

Light Housekeeping

Keeping the living space clean and comfortable

Family Relief

Giving family members time to rest while ensuring good care continues

24-Hour Care

24-hour care available for around-the-clock support

Hospice Team Coordination

Working closely with medical hospice providers

Legacy Activities

Helping with life review, storytelling, or other meaningful activities

Why Choose Encore Caregivers for Hospice Care

Want to learn more about Encore Caregivers? We stand out as Houston’s trusted choice for hospice support. Our family-owned business was named Houston’s Best Family-Owned Business by the Houston Business Journal in 2023.

What makes our hospice care special:

Special Training: All caregivers learn specific ways to provide comfort care.
Nurse Oversight: Our Registered Nurse oversees all care plans.
Compassionate Caregivers: We pick caregivers with natural empathy and experience.
Seamless Coordination: We work closely with hospice medical teams.
Family Support: We help the entire family, not just the patient.

Frequently Asked Questions About Hospice Care

How does your care work with hospice services?

Our caregivers add to the medical care from hospice teams. While hospice provides medical visits, our caregivers offer daily personal care and support between those visits.

Can hospice care be provided at home?

Yes, most of our clients stay in their own homes. Our services support this while ensuring good care.

How quickly can you start hospice support?

We understand the urgency and can often begin within 24-48 hours, sometimes sooner if needed.

Do you provide around-the-clock Care?

Yes, we offer 24-hour home care with caregivers working in shifts to ensure alert care.

How do your caregivers handle pain?

Our caregivers can spot signs of pain and help make the person comfortable. They alert the hospice nurse when medical help is needed.

Will the same caregivers provide Care?

We keep a small team of caregivers. This helps build trust and comfort during this sensitive time.

How do you support family members?

Beyond caring for the patient, our caregivers support family members too. We offer breaks so the family can rest and help create space for meaningful final moments.

What training do your caregivers receive?

Our caregivers learn about comfort care, symptom spotting, emotional support, and the changes that happen during the dying process.

Is hospice care covered by insurance?

While medical hospice services are often covered by various insurance plans, our non-medical companion care services are typically paid for privately. Some long-term care insurance policies may help cover our personal care assistance. Our staff can help you understand your payment options and determine if your specific insurance plan offers any coverage for our ALS services.

How do you ensure dignity during hospice care?

Dignity is our top priority. Our caregivers respect privacy, honor wishes, keep the person clean, and provide care that respects their humanity.

Hospice Care Reviews

    
 
 
        
   Tekeea Landry 
 6 August 2026
 
 
  Maxim healthcare is a great company. I love that they allow the parents to interview the staff before having them as your child’s nurse. The staff are very friendly, and forgiving when situations that you may not like regarding your child take place. They are attentive at getting other nurses to interview so that we you can decide if it’ll be a great fit for you and your child. I have gone through a few nurses for various reasons and after explaining to them the situation they understood and let me know they keep looking. There were a few communication mishaps where someone showed up to interview but I had no idea they were coming and there was not a nurse present to train them. Or I didn’t know my daughter had nursing on some days because it wasn’t communicated but overall if I could change one thing it would be to encourage better communication on the recruiter side of the program.
  
 
       
   Michael Batten 
 19 July 2026
 
 
  Ĺ do a fantastic jobEncore caregivers do an excellent job the only comment that I I wish they accept phc traditional Medicaid or Community attended services as far as payment options for people with disabilities people elderly as a payment option
  
 
       
   Rick Long 
 10 June 2026
 
 
  Lillie was awesome.  Made the experience all that much better.  If in Houston request Lillie
  
 
       
   Brad Zeka 
 29 May 2026
 
 
  Lillie was fabulous.  I highly recommend Encore for any post-op care. Great communication and truly caring.
  
 
       
   Kelli Tijani 
 29 November 2025
 
 
  Excellent Place
  
 
       
   Audrey Dwyer 
 28 October 2025
 
 
  I’ve worked with Encore Caregivers for years and have seen firsthand how deeply they care for families. They take time to truly understand each person—not just their needs, but who they are. Every person I’ve worked with on the team is compassionate, dependable, and brought a much needed comfort into my loved ones home. When challenges came up they stepped in right away with kindness and professionalism. Encore Caregivers genuinely makes life easier for families in Houston and we are so grateful for them!
  
 
       
   D King 
 23 August 2025
 
 
  Having utilized Encore for post-op care over a period of 2 weeks, I can highly recommend them for their dependability, compassion, and expert care.  Every one of the ladies provided stellar care with a smile.  I'm very appreciative.
  
 
       
   Cindy Devlin 
 22 August 2025
 
 
  This is an amazing company -cares about their clients , caregivers and staff.  Family owned with 17 years in the business.  I would trust my love one with them, knowing they would get the respect and care they desire.
  
 
       
   MoonWalkingMagick 
 20 August 2025
 
 
  Amazing caregivers
  
 
       
   Renee Agonis 
 20 August 2025
 
 
  Wonderful staff, they have a great team. Encore pays attention to every SINGLE detail.  They truly care for their customers. Would recommend to everyone.

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Contact Encore Caregivers

Ready to talk about Hospice care for your loved one? Contact us today to set up a free assessment. Learn how we can help your family through this tough time.

Call: (713) 686-2233
Email: care@encorecaregivers.com

Our care team is here 24/7 to answer questions and start making a care plan that fits the special needs of ALS.

Service Areas for Hospice Care

Encore Caregivers provides hospice care throughout the Greater Houston area. Our service areas include Houston, Bellaire, Tanglewood, West University , River Oaks, Memorial, Galleria, Houston Heights, Spring Branch, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Katy, and Cypress.

We know most people want to spend their final days at home with familiar things and loved ones. Our caregivers bring expert, kind care directly to clients in all these areas.

Hospice Resources and Support

For families going through hospice care, education and support are key. Visit our blog for helpful articles about hospice care, including:

Understanding the Hospice Process
Creating a Peaceful Home Environment
Supporting Family Through Grief
Self-Care for Family Caregivers
Creating Meaningful Final Moments

We also connect families with local grief support groups, counseling services, and funeral planning resources to help during this difficult time.

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