SouthernCare New Beacon
Hospice Home, Hospice Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Florence, AL

SouthernCare New Beacon

Hospice Home, Hospice Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Florence, AL

Overview of SouthernCare New Beacon

SouthernCare New Beacon delivers mobile end-of-life care and clinical symptom management for patients throughout Florence, Alabama. Located at 239 Azalea Dr, the ACHC-accredited agency dispatches specialized teams to private residences to assist individuals with terminal illnesses who have a life expectancy of six months or less, focusing on comfort and pain control.

The neighborhood surrounding the local branch office holds a walkability score of 58 out of 100, indicating that some basic tasks can be managed on foot while others require a vehicle. Daily routines include 24-hour staffing and on-call availability, alongside structured respite care to give family caregivers temporary relief.

The interdisciplinary care model provides medical management, emotional support, spiritual counseling, and bereavement services for family members, supplemented by companionship from a local volunteer program.

Prospective representatives can contact the intake department to evaluate hospice eligibility and begin care coordination.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 58 / 100 Rank #71 / 417Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 71st out of 417 homes in Alabama for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Alabama facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Alabama that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

CertificationsACHC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Admission CriteriaAny patient with a life-limiting illness with a life expectancy of six months or less may be appropriate for hospice care.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsGentiva Hospice, Heartland Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare New Beacon, New Century Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, SouthernCare Hospice Services, Hospice Plus, Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care, Heartland Home Health, Advanced Illness Management, Illumia Health, Cancer Comfort Care, Cardiac Comfort Care
Volunteer Program

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Financial Assistance for
Hospice Home in Alabama

SouthernCare New Beacon is located in Florence, Alabama.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Alabama.

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).
AL

Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Benefits
In-home personal care (4-6 hours/day, e.g., bathing, dressing) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$50/day avg.) Home-delivered meals Case management

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Age Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia)
General Alabama resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
AL

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home respite (4-6 hours/day) Adult day care (~$50/day) Short-term facility care (up to 5 days)

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+
General Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.
Income Limits ~$3,000/month individual, varies by AAA
Asset Limits Not strictly enforced; income-focused.
AL

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (avg. $6,300/year savings per participant) Medication management support

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority
General Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month 200% of poverty level, individual
Asset Limits Not applicable; income-driven.
AL

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Benefits
Insulation Weather stripping HVAC repairs (avg. $500-$1,000 in annual energy savings)

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+
General Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,500/month 50% of area median income, individual, varies by county
Asset Limits $10,000 individual, excludes home if owned
AL

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Benefits
Subsidized rent (30% of income, e.g., $300-$500/month) On-site services (housekeeping, transportation, ~$200/month value)

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Age
General Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on need.
AL

Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplemental supplies (e.g., $200/year avg.)

Frequently Asked Questions about SouthernCare New Beacon

Is SouthernCare New Beacon in a walkable area?

SouthernCare New Beacon has a walk score of 58. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at SouthernCare New Beacon?

No, SouthernCare New Beacon has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of SouthernCare New Beacon?

Yes — there is 1 photo of SouthernCare New Beacon in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of SouthernCare New Beacon?

SouthernCare New Beacon is located at 239 Azalea Dr, Florence, AL 35630.

What is the phone number of SouthernCare New Beacon?

(334) 260-2273 will put you in contact with the team at SouthernCare New Beacon.

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