Hospice of Alabama

Hospice of Alabama is a senior care provider in Rainsville, Alabama, offering palliative care and hospice services to patients and families across Northeast Alabama. The organization cares for patients of all ages during the final stages of life and holds a 5.00 rating based on 10 reviews. Its team includes physicians, registered nurses, certified nurse aides, medical social workers, counselors, and trained volunteers, with a nurse and physician on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Hospice of Alabama builds customized plans of care around symptom management and the needs of each family, and its Medical Directors work alongside a patient's existing physician, most often in a coordination role. The organization also offers specialized programs. Memorable Journey serves patients with Alzheimer's disease and dementia, regardless of primary hospice diagnosis, with staff trained in dementia care and a comfort kit that includes a weighted blanket, hypo-allergenic lotion, a keepsake box, a CD player, and a Nosey cup. Heart Touch Journey is designed for cardiac patients and includes a cardiac medication kit kept in the home, education for caregivers, and daily calls or visits when needed. Clear Journey addresses the needs of pulmonary patients and their families through a team approach.

Hospice of Alabama received the 2023 Hospice CAHPS Honor, an annual recognition for hospices that provide the highest level of quality care as measured from the caregiver's point of view. The organization serves Rainsville from its office at 266 Industrial Drive, with additional locations in Huntsville and Gadsden.

For families in Rainsville and across Northeast Alabama navigating a life-limiting illness, Hospice of Alabama pairs that caregiver-recognized standard of care with specialized programs built around comfort, dignity, and the wishes of each patient.