VITAS Healthcare Dallas

National hospice provider with a Dallas program office. In-home and facility-based end-of-life care across the DFW metro. HHSC-licensed Hospice.

Texas regulatory information

VITAS Healthcare Dallas is located in the DFW metro and is licensed by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), Long-Term Care Regulation. HHSC-licensed hospice agency.

Verify this facility's license, inspection history, and any deficiency citations on the HHSC Long-Term Care Provider Search (apps.hhs.texas.gov) →

Medicaid: Texas residents who qualify for facility level of care may be eligible for Texas STAR+PLUS Medicaid managed care, including the STAR+PLUS Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver through one of the state's managed care organizations (Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, Superior HealthPlan (Centene), or Aetna Better Health). The STAR+PLUS HCBS waiver can cover personal/attendant care in an assisted living facility or at home, but it does not pay for assisted living room and board. Not all facilities accept Medicaid — confirm directly with the provider.

Dallas location & hospital context

VITAS Healthcare Dallas is located in Dallas, Dallas County, TX. Nearby hospitals include UT Southwestern Medical Center, Baylor University Medical Center, Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas.

North Texas veterans are served by the VA North Texas Health Care System, anchored by the Dallas VA Medical Center, along with the Fort Worth VA Clinic and the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center in Bonham. Veterans and surviving spouses may be eligible for VA Aid & Attendance toward care costs.

Typical cost of hospice in Dallas

In 2026, Hospice in the DFW metro typically runs $26–$34/hr. The exact rate at VITAS Healthcare Dallas depends on room type and care level — request a written rate schedule before comparing options.

How to evaluate VITAS Healthcare Dallas

The strongest predictors of care quality at a senior-care community aren't in the brochure. Pin down three things: the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio (the daytime count hides the real picture), how much the staff turned over in the past year, and how long the administrator has held the job. Ask flat out which care needs would trigger a move-out, and pin down how often they revisit the care plan. Take a walk down the halls during a meal and again during an activity, and watch whether the residents actually look engaged. Verify the HHSC license and inspection history through the HHSC Long-Term Care Provider Search.

Questions to ask on your tour

• What is the overnight caregiver-to-resident ratio?
• How long have the administrator and head caregiver been in their roles?
• What care needs would require a resident to transfer to a higher level of care?
• How are medications managed, and how are errors tracked?
• What HHSC license do you hold — Type A or Type B ALF under Texas Health & Safety Code Ch. 247 / 26 TAC Ch. 553 — and do you carry an Alzheimer's/dementia certification?
• What activities are offered seven days a week?
• How do you handle a resident fall or medical emergency at 2 a.m.?
• Can I visit unannounced after we've signed the residency agreement?
• Do you have any current HHSC citations or enforcement actions on the Long-Term Care Provider Search?
• Do you accept STAR+PLUS Medicaid (including the HCBS waiver) or VA Aid & Attendance?
• If my parent needs dementia care, is your staff training current under Texas's Type B dementia-care standards?

Other licensed hospice agencies in the DFW metro

• Faith Presbyterian Hospice — Dallas, TX
• AccentCare Hospice of Dallas — Dallas, TX
• Ameri Hospice — Plano, TX
• Elite Hospice of Texas — Garland, TX