National hospice provider VITAS Healthcare expanded its operations to Pflugerville with a new administrative facility, according to a company news release.

VITAS provides hospice care to patients in their private residences, nursing homes and assisted living communities as well as inpatient settings. The company's care team includes physicians, nurses and aides, as well as social workers, volunteers and bereavement specialists.

The health care facility has locations in north and south Austin, and will enhance "service accessibility across the region" with the expansion.