Peterson Hospice understands the end-of-life journey can be difficult for both the patient and for their loved ones. Our mission is to help patients and families enhance the comfort and quality of life as they cope with life-limiting illness.
Peterson Hospice is the only community-based, not-for-profit hospice in Kerrville. The difference is seen in our skilled and compassionate professional employees. We hold our staff and volunteers to the highest standards of care while providing the compassion, comfort and dignity each patient deserves.
Hospice services and expenses can be reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid or private insurance or on a charitable basis. Peterson Hospice is available to everyone, regardless of their financial status or ability to pay. Patients and families are never billed for services.
How we can help:
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Consultation & education pertaining to end of life goals.
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Discussions helping the patient and family navigate through care options.
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Providing expert pain and symptom management.
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Reducing the financial burden by providing diagnosis-dictated medication and medical equipment for patient comfort and safety.
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Liaison services between patient, family and physician.
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Giving families precious time together by shouldering some of the physical burden of being a caregiver.
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Offering medical care as close as your telephone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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Providing appropriate care as the patient’s needs change.
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Giving control back to the patient and family resulting in more peace, respect and dignity for the patient.
At Peterson Hospice our priority is our patients, not shareholders. Our focus is on reinvesting in patient care and bereavement support programs like Bridging the Gap for families and Camp Rays of Hope for children.
Peterson Hospice believes the patients should have control over their care and their quality of life. Hospice isn’t about giving up on life - it’s about choosing to live life to the fullest each and every day, making every moment count.
Only one-third of patients in the United States who are eligible for hospice care actually receive the service. Often times, the transition to hospice occurs very late in the progression of the disease, however many patients could benefit from hospice services much earlier.
Here are several things to look for when determining whether hospice could be beneficial:
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Repeated hospitalizations.
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Progressive, unintentional weight loss.
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Refusal or inability to eat.
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Requiring assistance with activities of daily living.
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Frequent infections.
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Inability to heal wounds.
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Progressive decline in patient’s overall status.
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Aggressive treatment is no longer being offered, or is not desired by the patient and/or family.
For more information about Peterson Hospice, or to refer someone you know to our services, please call us at 830-258-7799
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Bridging the Gap
Bridging the Gap is a children's bereavement program for children in grades K-12 who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives. Sessions are offered in the fall on Tuesday evenings from 7-8 pm. The program provides peer group support and sessions for parents or guardians at the same time. Bridging the Gap is a program of Peterson Hospice. The office is located at 1121 Broadway Kerrville, TX 78028. (830) 258-7799. You can email us at
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and also visit us on Facebook. There is no charge for this program.
Camp Rays of Hope
Camp Rays of Hope is a weekend camp in early spring for children who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives. Age ranges for camp are 7-17. Along with the grief groups, children participate in normal camp activities such as a climbing wall, canoeing, hiking, ropes course and camp fire activities. To register your child or to get more information, contact Peterson Hospice at 830-258-7799 or
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. There is no charge for this program. Children may attend both Bridging the Gap and Camp Rays of Hope.
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