Welcome to Sunset Hospice

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At Sunset Hospice, our calling is to offer peace during the final stage of life. Our care team provides calming support through delicate assistance and holistic, individualized care. We believe in helping patients and their families embrace the value and dignity of each day as they navigate a life-limiting illness.

It is our mission to provide proactive and supportive care to families in the metro Houston area so that you and your family can prioritize spending time together instead of managing care.

We offer four levels of hospice care:

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Routine Home Care

We offer routine home care wherever the individual calls home, including both nursing homes and assisted living facilities.

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Continuous Home Care

During times when the pain or symptoms become too great, the Sunset team of medical providers and staff will expertly manage the patient’s symptoms in an effort to keep individuals at home.

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Inpatient Respite Care

When primary caregivers need to take a break, we provide inpatient respite care in an approved Medicare facility for up to five nights at a time.
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General Inpatient Care

This type of care takes place in an approved Medicare facility, including hospitals and skilled nursing centers. It is an option when the patient needs specialized care to relieve symptoms.

Why Choose Us

At Sunset Hospice, we offer compassionate care designed to achieve comfort and dignity through a whole-person approach to living.
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Individualized, holistic care

We offer individualized, ethical care that achieves comfort through a whole person approach to living. Our care providers will help you develop an integrated care plan based on emotional, physical, social, and financial needs.
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Physical and emotional support

Our team will teach you the physical and emotional tools to manage the symptoms of advanced illness and improve quality of life. We provide personal care to each patient and family based on their unique and changing needs.
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Person-centered approach

Our goal is to serve you with compassion and dignity as you face the challenges of progressive illness. We support both patients and families with a person-centered approach that prioritizes your unique needs.

Our Team

Attending Physician

Oversees medical care and prescribes non-curative treatment to manage any pain or symptoms.

Hospice Medical Director

Liaison between the attending physician, patient, and family, and provides information and insight into the patient’s unique and changing needs.

RN Case Manager (RN)

Responsible for coordinating all aspects of the integrated plan for patient care while overseeing symptom control and pain management and administering medications as needed.

Social Worker

Advises patients and families when needed, develops an integrated care plan based on emotional, physical, social, and financial needs, and assists with bereavement support after a loved one has passed.

Spiritual Counselor

Draws on the beliefs and values of patients and families to cope with the spiritual aspects of illness and loss. Can assist with specific religious needs and lead memorial services.

Hospice Aide (CNA/CHHA)

Provides personal care to each patient, reports any changes in need, and offers comfort measures as directed.

Volunteers

Offer support for all non-medical needs such as providing companionship and socialization, running errands, and assisting with family needs.

Myths About Hospice Care

The purpose of hospice care is to provide comfort, care, and support to patients and their families as they navigate advanced illness. It’s easy to think of hospice care as a sign of giving up or assume that it is only available during a person’s last days. Myths like these can color perceptions about the value of hospice care and prevent patients from getting crucial care that will improve their quality of life.