Star Hospice

    620 N Grant Ave, Odessa, TX 79761

    Compassionate Reliable 24/7 Personalized Care

    I hired this agency for my mother and was very satisfied. The staff were compassionate and kind, always available with clear, 24/7 communication; the consistent team coordinated meds, supplies and equipment quickly and tailored care to our needs. They guided us through end-of-life with professionalism and made us feel like family - I highly recommend them, with only minor room for improvement.

    Loved one of client
    May 2026

    Services

    • Hospice Care

    Reviews

    3.89·(19)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Caregivers

      4.0
    • Communication

      3.8
    • Reliability

      3.5
    • Scheduling

      4.2
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • compassionate, warm caregivers
    • professional nursing staff
    • consistent core care team
    • 24/7 availability and guidance
    • clear caregiver instruction and teaching
    • coordinated supplies and medication delivery
    • timely equipment setup
    • helpful care coordination and referrals
    • strong end-of-life emotional support
    • transparent expectations at intake
    • seamless transitions from other agencies
    • supportive, family-like approach

    Cons

    • inconsistent caregiver quality
    • unreliable shift coverage and no-shows
    • medication-management concerns (including an allegation of mishandling)
    • inadequate end-of-life process and delayed pronouncements
    • supply and timing delays for critical items
    • billing and charge transparency concerns
    • inconsistent office communication
    • management conduct and professionalism concerns
    • reputation-management and review-transparency concerns
    • unease about transition to for-profit operations

    Summary of reviews

    The collected reviews present a mixed but informative picture of care at this in-home hospice agency. Many families describe caregivers and nurses as compassionate, emotionally supportive, and professional; reviewers frequently highlight warm bedside manner, thorough teaching for family members, and a team-oriented approach that felt like an extended family. Several accounts praise rapid responses, coordinated delivery of supplies and medications, timely equipment setup, and 24/7 availability — attributes that contributed to a perception of strong care coordination and dependable clinical backup during crises.

    At the same time, a notable subset of reviews identifies operational shortcomings. The most recurrent themes are inconsistent caregiver quality and unreliable shift coverage, including missed or late arrivals. Some families experienced communication gaps with the office and variable responsiveness, which contributed to stress during transitions or end-of-life moments. There are also repeated references to delays or shortages of supplies and medications; a small number of reports describe significant medication-management concerns, including one allegation of mishandling that families characterized as serious.

    End-of-life process issues are a distinct area of concern: several reviews mention delayed pronouncements and a perceived lack of appropriate end-of-life support during critical hours. Financial transparency was another recurring theme — families commented on billing or charge practices that felt unclear or unsatisfactory. Additionally, a few reviewers raised concerns about management behavior and professionalism, as well as about the company’s handling of feedback and online reviews. Some expressed unease about organizational changes, including transitions toward for-profit operations, and how those changes might affect care culture.

    Prospective clients should weigh these patterns against the positive experiences many families report. If considering this agency, ask specific questions about caregiver assignment consistency, emergency and end-of-life protocols (including physician/pronouncement procedures), medication-delivery timelines, and billing practices. Request contact information for a consistent point person and clarify how the agency manages missed shifts, staff performance issues, and family complaints. Doing so will help determine whether the agency’s strengths align with your priorities and whether its operational weaknesses are addressed to your satisfaction.

    Location

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    Star Hospice is located at 620 N Grant Ave, Odessa, TX 79761.

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