Family Owned & Operated Hospice and In-Home Care.

About Us:

At Blue Bonnet Palliative Care, we believe hospice isn’t just about medical support, it’s about walking alongside families with compassion, clarity, and a personal touch.

Founded by Colleen and Scott Ritter in 2011, our family-run hospice was built on a simple idea: that end-of-life care should feel human, not corporate. Based in the heart of Wimberley, we provide personalized, experienced care for patients and their families during life’s most tender moments.

Our Story:

For over 25 years, Colleen Ritter has served as a hospice nurse, offering comfort and care to patients and their loved ones. After spending years working with large organizations, she saw the need for something more personal; a way to serve her community with empathy, dignity, and the warmth of small-town values.

In 2011, Colleen and her husband Scott launched Blue Bonnet Palliative Care to do just that. What started with one nurse and one vision has grown into a trusted local team that is still family-owned and deeply rooted in Wimberley.

Alongside their children and a close-knit staff, the Ritters have created a hospice that feels like home. Every member of our team shares the same commitment: to make sure patients and families feel seen, supported, and genuinely cared for.

Start the conversation

How we help

Step #1.

Call and Schedule a Family Meeting.

First and foremost, we listen. A member of our staff is available 24/7, ensuring immediate assistance without the interference of an answering service. We want to hear from you and pair you with the right resources, whether that includes our services or not.

512-537-8950

Step #2.

Family Meeting.

We will meet with you in person or over the phone to discuss your family’s needs. Then, we will assess and craft a personalized care plan. Patient wishes are paramount, and we honor them with unwavering respect. Limiting our census ensures that each patient receives the personal attention they deserve.

Step #3

Begin Care.

Based on the personalized care plan, care can start right away. Our dedicated team includes:

  • Supervision by a Medical Director

  • Director of Nursing with 30+ years of hospice experience that you will have direct access to.

  • Registered Nurse Care Managers.

  • Guidance and emotional support from our Social Workers.

  • Spiritual Counseling and support from our Chaplains.

  • Certified nurse aides providing attentive hygiene care

  • Respite care to provide relief for caregivers.

  • Access to essential Medical Equipment, supplies, and medications.

 FAQs

  • We evaluate every situation and customize a care plan to meet the needs of the patient and family. By limiting our patient census, we ensure each patient receives the personal attention they deserve.

    An example care plan would include, but not limited to:

    • Two nursing visits per week.

    • Three nurses aide visits per week for hygiene care.

    • 24/7 assistance provided by someone on OUR team. We do not outsouce after hours calls to a answering service.

    • Monthly visits from our Social Worker.

    • Weekly, Monthly or as needed visits from our Chaplain.

    • Continuous pain and symptom management

    • Medication changes and management

    • Required Medical Equipment delivered and set up.

  • We meet you where you’re at. Mostly commonly work with patients at home or in an assisted living facility. If you or your physician feels that it’s the right time to evaluate hospice options, give us a call and we can talk you through our process.

    Our home base is in Wimberley, Texas, but provide hospice services to all of the surrounding cities including our Houston Location.

    • Wimberley

    • Dripping Springs

    • Buda

    • Kyle

    • San Marcos

    • New Braunfels

    • Canyon Lake

    • Blanco

    • South Austin

    • Northeast San Antonio

    • Greater Houston Area

  • We provide Hospice care at no cost to the patient. For those over the age of 65 and have Medicare benefits, hospice is 100% covered. At Blue Bonnet, we also accept Medicaid and most commercial insurances.

    Over the past 10+ years, we have provided over $500,000 worth of care to people who do not have a way of funding care.

  • If you are being discharged from the hospital with a Hospice order or are Hospice eligible, please give us a call. We can work with your hospital case manager to arrange transport home, have medical equipment delivered and a nurse ready to evaluate once you get home.

  • Respite Care allows for us to provide extra care to a patient to give relief to a caregiver. Whether you are a caregiver that needs extra assistance, need time to run errands or need to leave town for a few days, we can arrange extra help!

    We understand the critical service caregivers provide their loved ones, and we are here to help lighten the load and help in any way that we can.

  • When a patient is on Hopsice with us, we will provide essential medical equipment and supplies. During our “family meeting” we will access what items you need and arrange to have them delivered promptly.

Contact Us + Referrals

Always feel free to give us a call at 512-537-8950. However, if you would prefer to fill out a request and have us get back to you, please complete the form, and someone from our team will get back to you ASAP.