Hospice Austin's Christopher House

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Hospice Austin's Christopher House

Christopher House is the inpatient facility for Hospice Austin, the oldest nonprofit hospice serving the Austin area.

We began accepting patients at Christopher House in 1997, providing compassionate, around‑the‑clock care to those at the end of life.

07/08/2026

Caring for a loved one with dementia can sometimes feel overwhelming. Our caregiver group provides a welcoming space to connect with others who understand the unique challenges of dementia caregiving. This is a free event open to anyone in the community.

Share experiences, learn practical advice, find encouragement, and build meaningful relationships with people who truly understand what you're going through.

July 15th from 6p to 8p at 2215 S. Lakeline Blvd. in Cedar Park, TX.

07/06/2026

Hospice Austin & Austin Palliative Care offers the most comprehensive bereavement program of any hospice in Austin, and these support groups are open to anyone in the community who is coping with the loss of a loved one. Whether your loss is recent or occurred years ago, you don't have to navigate grief alone.
Learn more about our July offerings and find a group that's right for you.

06/30/2026

Meet the newest volunteer at Hospice Austin's Christopher House. This is Erin and her dog Eli, a five-year-old Vizsla.

Erin chose to volunteer at Hospice Austin because she believes that hospice care represents some of the very best of humanity. "During such a profound time in people's lives, even a few moments of comfort, connection, or a reason to smile can make a meaningful difference. The smile on a patient's face as Eli gently kissed their hand is an image I will never forget," she said.

Eli is such a special therapy dog. "What I've come to appreciate most isn't what he learned—it's the quiet way he connects with people. He seems to instinctively know when someone needs companionship, and it's a joy to watch," she said.

05/20/2026

We are so grateful for the incredible care and compassion shown by our community.
A heartfelt thank you to our Hospice Austin Notable Donors who joined us for this year’s Thank You Reception—we loved having the opportunity to celebrate and connect with you.

A special moment of the evening was hearing Katrina, one of our Chaplains, share a meaningful message that reminded us all of the impact of generosity.

We couldn’t do this important work without you—thank you for being part of our mission.

05/18/2026

Congratulations to our Chief Clinical Officer, Keisha Jones, for being recognized as the best hospice nurse in the city during the Austin American-Statesman Recognizing Nurses program.

05/08/2026

For a few days each year, Teacher Appreciation Week and Nurses Week overlap, and we think that’s the perfect time to shine a light on a team that embodies both: the Hospice Austin & Austin Palliative Care Education Department.

Education is our love language. We believe you never stop learning, growing, and honing your craft—especially in the work we do.
Our education team plays a vital role in supporting that philosophy, leading continuing education opportunities and hands-on learning labs for staff across the organization. Their work ensures our teams are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to provide the highest level of care to the patients and families we serve.

This week, we’re proud to celebrate and thank the educators who invest in our people every day

05/06/2026

Happy Nurses Week! Did you know nurses led the hospice movement and played a key role in shaping modern palliative care—bringing dignity and comfort to patients at every stage of serious illness, especially at the end of life? Their vision reshaped how we care for people and families during life’s most meaningful moments.

Today, we honor not just what nurses do, but the legacy they’ve built—one rooted in empathy, advocacy, and human connection.

👉 Help us celebrate: tag a nurse who has made a difference or share a story of care that meant something to you.

05/04/2026

Hear from last year’s campers as they share why coming to Camp Brave Heart, even though they were scared, made all the difference.
You don’t have to feel brave; you just have to show up.

The last day to apply for Camp Brave Heart is May 6th.

Camp Brave Heart is Hospice Austin’s free bereavement summer camp for kids who have experienced the death of a loved one. It’s a place to feel supported, understood, and not alone.

04/30/2026

Thank you to the TASSCC Community Service Committee for supporting Hospice Austin's Christopher House with blanket and goodie bag donations for our patients and their families.

As the area’s first hospice—and the only nonprofit hospice—we rely on the generosity of our community to help ease the physical, emotional, and spiritual pain of those facing serious illness.

If you have a community group that is interested in helping out, please send us a message. We are always looking for items on this list: https://www.hospiceaustin.org/get-involved/donate/wish-list/

04/29/2026

Happy Birthday to Willie Nelson!

Did you know that in 1994, Willie played a benefit concert in support of Christopher House, back when it first opened as a facility for patients living with AIDS?

That early generosity helped shape Hospice Austin's Christopher House into the very special place it is today.

With its peaceful garden, calming fountain, and quiet walkways, Christopher House offers round‑the‑clock care in a setting that truly feels like home. It remains a place of comfort for Hospice Austin patients and their families—past and present.

We’re grateful for the community support that made it all possible.

Address

2820 E Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard
Austin, TX
78702

Telephone

+15123220747

Website

http://www.HospiceAustin.org/

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