Alacare Home Health & Hospice

Overview of Alacare Home Health & Hospice

Alacare Home Health and Hospice, located in Birmingham, Alabama, extends its commitment and compassion to its clients. With their dedication to providing quality care, this facility offers the highest level of skilled nursing, rehabilitative, soothing, and hospice care, all in the comfort of the patient’s home. Since its founding in 1970, they have been focused on making personal connections and developing solid relationships to sustain patients throughout their healthcare journey.
Providing 24-hour in-patient attention, patients can take comfort in knowing someone is there to help them through their days. With the help of skilled clinicians, they have a wide range of specialty programs available, including the Community Care Program, Care Transitions, Care Connections, Long-Term Care, and Frailty Programs. In addition to comprehensive care within reach in a comfortable private room, residents receive various services, including medical management of pain and other symptoms, therapies, and family support. Individuals and their families are welcomed into this comforting and caring facility, nestled amidst nature.

(334) 673-2126

Walk Score: 40 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.)

3.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Dothan's city center to Alacare Home Health & Hospice's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.41 miles to nearest hospital (Oncologist - Dothan)

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Is Alacare Home Health & Hospice in a walkable area?

Alacare Home Health & Hospice has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the phone number of Alacare Home Health & Hospice?

(334) 673-2126 will put you in contact with the team at Alacare Home Health & Hospice.

Is Alacare Home Health & Hospice Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Alacare Home Health & Hospice is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.