Affinity Hospice serves 19 counties in East & Southeast Texas from 4 regional locations in Center, Lufkin, Jasper, and Beaumont. For 2 consecutive years Affinity Hospice has been nationally recognized by FAZZI as a "Top 25" agency for superior caregiver experience. Local owners and administrators accepted the "Small Business of the Year" award from TX Governor Gregg Abbott recognizing the investment in providing excellent regional employment opportunities. In 2019, the agency was lauded as "Best Hospice Agency" and "Best Medical Employer" by Hearst's Jasper Newsboy. Dale A. Staggemeier, Jr., MD, leads the agency as full-time hospice medical director, joined by Pablo E. Splenser, MD, associate hospice medical director. Staff diversity is apparent in the bilingual (English - Spanish) patient care team. Referrals are accepted via telephone (855-860-2626), fax (936-639-2629), website (affinityhospice.net), and Aidin.