Make sure to check out the hospital visitor policies at Houston hospitals before heading out to visit a hospitalized friend. COVID-19 has changed the way some Houston hospitals are doing business. While information is changing rapidly to meet the healthcare needs of patients, this is the most current information that we have regarding Houston hospital visitors’ hours. That said, before heading out to visit a friend, you might want to call the hospital and ensure that visiting information you have is correct.

No Visitors Allowed

The following medical centers are not allowing visitors at this time.

Baylor College of Medicine OBGYN Clinic (3^rd floor)
Ben Taub Hospital/LBJ Hospital – Only medically necessary visitors will be allowed
HCA Houston mainland
HCA Houston Tomball
HCA Houston West
MD Anderson Cancer Center (limited exceptions available when a patient needs a caregiver)
Pavilion for Women
University Place
VA nursing homes (No VA nursing homes in the country are allowing visitors)

One Visitor Per Day

With some exceptions, the following hospitals and medical centers are allowing for one visitor per day.

CHI St. Luke’s Health – Visitors for non-COVID patients are allowed from 7am to 8pm
HCA Houston Clear Lake – Visiting hours from 6am to 6pm
HCA Houston Conroe – Visiting hours from 6am to 6pm
HCA Houston Kingwood – Visiting hours from 6am to 6pm
HCA Houston Medical Center – Visiting hours from 6am to 6pm
HCA Houston North Cypress – Visiting hours from 6am to 6pm
HCA Houston Northwest – Visiting hours from 6am to 6pm
HCA Houston Pearland – Visiting hours from 6am to 6pm
HCA Houston Southeast – Visiting hours from 6am to 6pm
Katy Rehab (Visitor must be over 18) – Visiting hours from 9am to 8pm
Memorial Hermann Hospital (Visitor must be over 18) – Visiting hours from 9am to 8pm
Methodist Hospital – Visitor screening is required
Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center
Texas Children’s Hospital – Visitors subject to screening before being allowed to visit
Texas Orthopedic Hospital – Visiting hours from 6am to 6pm
TIRR Memorial Hermann (Visitor must be over 18) – Visiting hours from 9am to 8pm
The Woman’s Hospital of Texas – Visiting hours from 6am to 6pm

Two Visitors at a Time

These health centers will allow for two visitors per day.

Shriners Hospital for Children – Up to one adult and one child visitor per day
University of Texas Medical Branch – Up to 2 visitors per day for up to 30 minutes from 4pm to 6 pm

Remember, for the most accurate results, you’ll want to call the medical center where your friends or family are admitted before visiting.