Heart to Heart Hospice

Heart to Heart Hospice, established in 2003 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, is one of the largest private providers of hospice care in the United States. The organization offers compassionate, patient-centered medical care and supportive services for individuals facing life-limiting illnesses, as well as their families.

Their mission is to enhance the quality of life for patients by focusing on comfort, dignity, and comprehensive support.

Services

The services provided by Heart to Heart Hospice are extensive and tailored to meet the unique needs of each patient. These include:

• Hospice Care: A specialized form of care that affirms life and focuses on providing comfort and dignity to patients with life-limiting illnesses. The goal is to manage pain and symptoms so that patients can live each day as comfortably and fully as possible.
• Palliative Care: Aimed at improving the quality of life for patients with serious illnesses, palliative care focuses on providing relief from the symptoms and stress of the illness, regardless of the patient's age or stage of the disease.
• Grief Support: Offers bereavement care for up to 13 months after the loss of a loved one, providing emotional support and resources to help families navigate their grief journey.
• Specialty Programs: Disease-focused programs such as Care Bridge Cancer Care and Care Bridge Cardiac Care, designed to address the specific needs of patients with cancer and cardiac conditions.

Locations

Heart to Heart Hospice operates across multiple states, including Texas, Michigan, Indiana, and Oklahoma, with 63 locations serving various communities.

In Texas, the organization has expanded its presence with several facilities, including a new 14-patient bed facility in San Antonio, and an inpatient center in Fort Worth.

In Oklahoma, Heart to Heart Hospice has extended its services to Southeast Oklahoma, including counties such as Atoka, Bryan, and Choctaw.

Additional key location:

• Fort Worth, TX, USA

Partnership and Team

The organization partners with medical professionals, physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living communities, and insurers to deliver comprehensive care.

The interdisciplinary team includes physicians, nurses, hospice aides, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, and bereavement specialists, all working collaboratively to meet the physical, emotional, spiritual, and practical needs of patients and their families.

Quality and Recognition

Heart to Heart Hospice is committed to providing high-quality care, as evidenced by their CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner) accreditation.

They also participate in the "We Honor Veterans" program, recognizing their dedication to serving veterans and elevating the standard of care across the industry.