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Hospice care with dignity, comfort, and family support

Helping families live fully through every chapter of care

New Life Hospice provides patient-focused, family-centric hospice care in San Antonio, Texas. Our team helps loved ones with life-limiting illness receive comfort, symptom support, education, and dignity wherever they call home.

Compassionate hospice care for patients and families
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Family-Centered Care

Support for patients, caregivers, and loved ones through each stage of hospice.

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“Comfort, dignity, and peace of mind guide every care plan we provide.”

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About New Life Hospice

Patient-focused hospice care built on compassion and respect

Founded in San Antonio by people with a shared passion for serving families, New Life Hospice helps each family live life to the fullest while creating time, comfort, and meaningful memories.

  • Family-centric care for every loved one
  • Holistic support for body, mind, and spirit

Hospice services

Comfort-focused support for every stage of hospice care

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Routine Hospice Care

The most common level of hospice care, provided wherever the patient lives, including a private residence, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility, or personal care home.

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Continuous Care / Crisis Care

Close medical support during a home crisis when symptoms require more attention until comfort and control are restored.

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General Inpatient Care

Short-term inpatient hospice support when pain or symptoms cannot be safely managed at home, with care returning home when medically appropriate.

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Respite Care

Short-term care that gives family caregivers time to rest, recover, attend an event, or handle personal needs while their loved one is cared for.

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Medications, DME & Supplies

Hospice-related medications, symptom management support, durable medical equipment, and daily personal supplies for eligible patients.

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Why choose us

Hospice care that honors the patient, family, and quality of life

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Patient-Focused, Family-Centric Care

Care is centered on the wishes, comfort, and dignity of the patient while supporting and educating the family.

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Multidisciplinary Hospice Team

Physicians, nurses, certified nursing assistants, spiritual counselors, social workers, bereavement coordinators, and volunteers work together.

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Compassionate Response When It Matters

Families can expect clear communication, quick response time, compassionate care, and same-day admission support when appropriate.

How hospice care begins

A clear path from referral to comfort-focused care

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Make a Referral

A family member, loved one, patient, or healthcare professional can start the referral process.

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Eligibility Review

The care team reviews diagnosis, needs, symptoms, recent changes, and current care setting.

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Personalized Care Plan

A hospice plan is built around comfort, medications, supplies, spiritual needs, and family support.

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Ongoing Support

The multidisciplinary team continues communication, symptom support, education, and adjustments as needs change.

Helpful hospice facts

Important hospice information for families and caregivers

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Levels of hospice care

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5 Days

Maximum respite care stay

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Talk with our care team

Get guidance for your loved one’s next chapter

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Hospice care coverage

Hospice services may be covered through eligible benefits

Medicare

Covered Benefit

What may be included:

  • Hospice-related medications
  • Symptom management support
  • Durable medical equipment
  • Personal care supplies when eligible

Medicaid

Coverage Support

What may be included:

  • Care coordination
  • Routine hospice support
  • Covered supplies and equipment
  • Family education and guidance

Commercial / Private Plans

Plan-Based

What may be included:

  • Benefit review support
  • Hospice eligibility guidance
  • Communication with families
  • Care planning and coordination
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When to consider hospice

Signs your loved one may need extra support

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Needs Help With Daily Activities

Needing assistance with several activities of daily living may be a sign that more support is needed.

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Noticeable Decline or Weight Loss

Unplanned weight loss, fatigue, shortness of breath, or reduced physical tolerance can signal a change in care needs.

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More Falls or Hospital Visits

Recurrent falls, emergency visits, or hospitalizations may indicate it is time to discuss hospice options.

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Hospice Readiness

If 2 or more signs apply, ask about eligibility

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2+

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Frequently asked questions

Answers families need about hospice care

Reach out to learn more about hospice eligibility, referrals, covered services, and how New Life Hospice supports patients and families in San Antonio.

Hospice care focuses on quality of life for people diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. Care can be provided at home, in a skilled nursing facility, an assisted living facility, or a personal care home.

No. Hospice shifts the focus from curative treatment to comfort, dignity, symptom management, family education, and quality of life.

Anyone can make a referral, including a patient, loved one, relative, healthcare facility, or healthcare professional. It is also important to speak with the healthcare provider.

Hospice may provide medications related to the prognosis, medications for symptom management, durable medical equipment, and daily personal supplies for eligible patients.

The levels of hospice care include routine care, continuous care or crisis care, general inpatient care, and respite care for caregiver relief.

Our pledge to you

Excellent care, fast response, and compassionate communication

New Life Hospice is committed to patient care, clear communication, quick response time, same-day admission support when appropriate, and compassion for every family we serve.

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Core promises to every family

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Excellent patient care, quick response time, and compassionate support are at the center of how New Life Hospice serves every family.

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Care Promise

Patient & Family Support

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Our team keeps communication clear so families understand the plan, the symptoms being managed, and the support available to them.

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Communication

Care Coordination

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When appropriate, same-day admission support helps families move from uncertainty to comfort-focused care faster.

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Admission Support

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Helpful resources

Guidance for families considering hospice care