Alamo Hospice is dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients, focusing on their comfort and allowing them to make the most of the time they have. We manage pain and symptoms, provide emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual support, and supply necessary drugs, medical supplies, and equipment. Our team coaches families on how to care for their loved ones, delivers specialized services like speech and physical therapy when needed, and offers short-term inpatient care for managing complex symptoms or providing respite for caregivers. Bereavement care and counseling are also available to support surviving family and friends.

The hospice benefit is designed for patients with a life expectancy of approximately six months, and we are committed to delivering exceptional care from the beginning to the end of their journey. Recognizing that the final days and hours of life can be filled with fear, anxiety, and an increased need for guidance, our exclusive Peaceful Passing Program ensures that these moments are as comfortable and meaningful as possible. By involving the expertise of our interdisciplinary hospice team at the bedside, we aim to neutralize fear and create a supportive environment for both patients and their families.

Each person’s end-of-life experience is unique, with signs and symptoms varying based on their condition. Regardless of the circumstances, our hospice team consists of end-of-life experts who guide patients and their loved ones through this process. We are committed to ensuring a comfortable, dignified, and peaceful passing, providing compassionate care and unwavering support during life’s final chapter.

Care is covered under Medicare, Medicaid, most private insurance plans, HMOs, and other managed care organizations.

Be A Hospice Volunteer!

Today there are almost 500,000 caring individuals serving as hospice volunteers across the United States. Serving as valued members of the hospice care team, volunteers enhance the patient and family experience by helping meet specific needs. Volunteers give their time and compassion to patients and families dealing with end-of-life care needs as well as assisting with administrative office needs and bereavement support. Alamo Hospice relies on our volunteers to assist us in delivering exceptional end-of-life care.

Volunteers range in age from teens to senior citizens. Some volunteers come to hospice as part of their high school or college course requirements. Some individuals experienced the benefits of hospice through the loss of a loved one and now want to give back through serving others during this difficult time. Some volunteers have professional skills or specialized expertise, but most are just empathetic people who want to help and serve their community.

Hospice volunteers can dedicate as little or as much time as they wish. Some volunteers donate several hours each week while others commit to a few hours each month. Some hospice volunteers prefer to offer services on an as-needed basis. All volunteers will have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one discussion with our Volunteer Coordinator to discuss their interests and availability.

All volunteer candidates must pass a drug and background check prior to beginning service with our organization. Our agency will cover the cost of both the drug test and the background check.

For more information on volunteering, or do fill out the contact form, click here.