About Saint Michael’s Hospice – Compassionate Care for Every Moment
When illness changes everything, families don’t just want care—they need people they can trust. A calm voice in the middle of the stress. A steady hand during uncertain days. At Saint Michael’s Hospice, we know what that moment feels like, and we show up ready.
We bring hospice care that puts dignity, comfort, and peace at the center. We serve families throughout Corpus Christi and Houston, Texas, and care for the whole person—body, heart, and mind. On this page, you’ll get to know who we are, what we believe, and how we support those facing the hardest days.
Our Mission: Care That Honors Each Life
At Saint Michael’s Hospice, we start with a simple promise: to honor every life, at every stage. For us, supporting someone in hospice isn’t about counting days—it’s about making those days count.
Our mission is to bring comfort and clarity when a cure is no longer part of the path. We believe the person is more than the condition, and the family deserves care just as much as the patient. That’s why we focus on relief from pain, calm for the mind, and respect for the spirit. We help families protect time together, hold on to memories, and feel supported in the moments that matter most.
Hospice isn’t a last resort. It’s a choice for comfort, choice, and control. That’s what we help families rediscover.
Serving Families Across Corpus Christi, Houston, and South Texas
Saint Michael’s Hospice proudly serves families right where they live—throughout the Texas Gulf Coast region. Whether you’re in Corpus Christi, Houston, or the surrounding communities, we bring the same steady, compassionate support to your door.
Hospice Care in Corpus Christi
We serve families throughout Nueces County, San Patricio County, and surrounding areas including Portland, Robstown, Kingsville, and Aransas Pass. Our Corpus Christi hospice team works closely with local hospitals like CHRISTUS Spohn and Driscoll Children’s Hospital, as well as area nursing facilities and assisted living communities.
Hospice Services in Houston
Our Houston hospice care extends throughout Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, and nearby regions including Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Katy, Pearland, and Pasadena. We partner with Houston Methodist, Memorial Hermann, and other area healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions to home-based hospice care.
Each community we serve has a local hospice team who understands its hospitals, providers, and care centers. This means faster answers, smoother transitions home, and warmer relationships with people who know your area.
If you want to know whether we serve your specific city or neighborhood, just reach out. We’ll help you find the right team and walk you through each next step.
Caring for Texas Families Since Day One
We founded Saint Michael’s Hospice with the belief that hospice care should feel local, personal, and familiar. Not like another number in a system. Families needed real people who understand their area and show up when needed—with skills and heart.
From our earliest days in Corpus Christi, we formed close relationships with doctors, care providers, and faith leaders. As we grew and expanded our services to Houston, we carried that same commitment forward. We stay connected to each community we serve and work with people who know it firsthand.
We’re familiar with local hospitals, doctors, and long-term care options in both Corpus Christi and Houston. We speak the languages families speak. We listen to beliefs and traditions and reflect those in every care plan. And when someone passes, we stay. Our bereavement support continues—to help loved ones adjust, remember, and move forward with strength.
Physician-Led Hospice Care That Treats the Whole Person
At the center of our care is the idea that even after a serious diagnosis, people still have goals. Whether they want to be pain-free, alert for visits, or surrounded by family at home—those wishes guide everything we do.
Every care plan is led by a hospice physician. That doctor works with the patient’s own doctor and specialist, keeping the focus on safety and comfort. Plans cover every detail but stay ready to change when needs shift or a new goal becomes most important.
We bring hospice care to wherever someone lives—a private home, an apartment, assisted living, or a nursing facility in Corpus Christi or Houston. Our goal is to provide comfort in the space that feels safe, supported, and familiar.
The People Behind Your Care Plan
Saint Michael’s Hospice builds a care team around each patient. Each role is important and works together toward one goal: keeping the patient and family supported.
Hospice doctors guide medical decisions. They adjust care as needed and stay in close contact with the patient’s original providers.
Nurses check in regularly, manage symptoms, and teach families how to provide care at home. They know what to watch for and how to respond quickly when something changes.
Certified nursing aides help with bathing, grooming, dressing, and light movement. Their presence offers comfort and support during personal moments that deserve gentleness and care.
Social workers support the emotional side of caregiving. They help families face tough conversations, work through stress, and find local resources and programs for extra support.
Chaplains and counselors listen without judgment. They support people through grief and reflection, offer prayer or quiet presence, and help families find a sense of peace—before and after a loved one passes.
Comprehensive Hospice Services for the Entire Family
We surround families with services that work together in a single plan. We respond quickly when concerns come up. We make sure nothing important falls through the cracks.
24/7 Nursing Support: Hospice nurses stay ready around the clock to respond to questions, pain, or new symptoms. Many families say this helps them avoid emergency room trips late at night.
Scheduled Care Visits: Planned visits from nurses and certified aides focus on daily comfort and safety. Social workers help with paperwork and care decisions while offering emotional support.
Spiritual Care: We provide spiritual care if asked, with respect for many cultures and beliefs. Our team creates space for families to reflect, talk, and find comfort in their own way—never forcing a view, always offering compassion.
Pain and Symptom Management: We focus on relief through medication, positioning, and comfort measures. We also connect patients with therapy for strength, movement, or speech when it helps daily function.
Wound Care: People with fragile skin receive wound care from trained nurses who understand how to promote healing and prevent discomfort.
Crisis and Respite Care: During times of high need, we add more support. This can look like around-the-clock bedside care or respite visits so caregivers can rest. Our job is to match the right service at the right moment.
Medical Equipment and Supplies: When someone needs equipment like hospital beds, walkers, oxygen, or other supplies, we handle the delivery and setup at no extra stress to the family. We make sure everything feels easy to follow from day one.
What Makes Saint Michael's Hospice Different
Choosing hospice is a hard decision. Families in Corpus Christi and Houston need to know who they’re bringing into their lives. Saint Michael’s Hospice stands out because we listen first and plan second.
Personalized Care Plans: You’ll always have a custom plan—not a checklist. Each person we care for gets a plan shaped around their needs, culture, space, and family goals.
Clear Communication: We talk in plain language. We show up prepared. We follow through.
Whole-Family Focus: Every part of each care plan focuses on people: the person with illness and the family who loves them. Our work includes medical visits, personal day-to-day support, help with big decisions, and connections to the right spiritual care.
Your Values, Your Way: Everything we do reflects what matters most to the family—not what’s easiest for us. That’s how we built trust across Texas. That’s how we earn it again and again.
Questions About Saint Michael's Hospice and Our Services
What does hospice care include? Hospice supports people with serious illness by easing pain and helping families through difficult times. It includes nursing care, aide visits, medication support, emotional counseling, and spiritual care. All services come to you at home or wherever you’re living.
Is hospice care covered by insurance? Yes. Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans cover hospice services. We explain coverage upfront and handle the paperwork so you can focus on what matters.
Do you serve my area in Houston or Corpus Christi? We serve throughout Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, Nueces County, San Patricio County, and surrounding regions. Call us to confirm we cover your specific neighborhood—we’re happy to help.
Can we work with our regular doctor during hospice? Yes. We partner with primary doctors and specialists so every choice stays aligned with your existing care relationships.
How quickly can you start hospice services? Most families receive their first visit within 24 hours of approval. We understand that when you need hospice care in Houston or Corpus Christi, timing matters.
Can we stop hospice if things change? Yes. Hospice can stop at any time if the plan shifts, health improves, or needs change. You’re always in control.
What’s the difference between hospice and palliative care? Hospice is for people with a life expectancy of six months or less who choose comfort over curative treatment. Palliative care can happen at any stage of serious illness and can be used alongside treatments aimed at curing disease.
Make the Call That Brings Relief and Direction
Waiting adds worry. Help starts with one step. If you’re unsure whether hospice fits your situation, let’s talk.
Call us now to speak with someone who listens and explains everything in clear terms. Or start the conversation by contacting us here.
We respond fast, keep all calls private, and focus on real help—when you need it most. Saint Michael’s Hospice serves families throughout Corpus Christi, Houston, and South Texas with dignity, compassion, and expert care.