Alacare Home Health & Hospice
Alacare Home Health & Hospice
Overview of Alacare Home Health & Hospice
Alacare Home Health & Hospice offers assisted living and end-of-life care from its base at 3379 W Main St in Dothan, Alabama. Founded in 1970 and led by President John G. Beard, the agency provides continuous 24-hour nursing supervision alongside medical support for chronic or terminal conditions.
Daily operations include focused pain and symptom management, supportive therapies, and specialized clinical tracks like the Community Care, Care Transitions, and Frailty Programs.
The physical site sits in a natural setting outside the main commercial corridor. The surrounding area has a walkability score of 40 out of 100, meaning most errands, medical appointments, and family visits require a car, though a few local services are accessible on foot.
Prospective residents can consult with the administrative team to explore these clinical programs and evaluate enrollment guidelines.
Walk Score: 40 / 100 Rank #184 / 382Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 184th out of 382 homes we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Alabama that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
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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.
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Info below is compiled from the AL Dept. of Public Health (ADPH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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| Longleaf Liberty Park | AL MC RC | Birmingham | 90
Facility
90
AL AVG
90
Rank
#103 / 242 | No |
24
Facility
24
AL AVG
39
Rank
#281 / 382 | Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Matthew Nicosia |
| The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills | AL IL MC RC | Birmingham (Homewood) | 77
Facility
77
AL AVG
90
Rank
#130 / 242 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
AL AVG
39
Rank
#235 / 382 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | B- | Barbara Chatman |
| St. Martin’s in the Pines | AL HOS IL MC NH SNF | Birmingham (Eastwood) | 71
Facility
71
AL AVG
90
Rank
#139 / 242 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
AL AVG
39
Rank
#193 / 382 | Private Rooms | A+ | Courtlyn Wiggins |
| Brookdale University Park | AL IL | Birmingham (South Denver) | 60
Facility
60
AL AVG
90
Rank
#153 / 242 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
AL AVG
39
Rank
#1 / 382 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Brandon Bornstein |
| Alacare Home Health & Hospice | AL | Dothan | - | No |
40
Facility
40
AL AVG
39
Rank
#184 / 382 | - | - | - |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Alabama
Alacare Home Health & Hospice is located in Dothan, Alabama.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Alabama.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alacare Home Health & Hospice
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.
Are pets allowed at Alacare Home Health & Hospice?
No, Alacare Home Health & Hospice has a no-pet policy.
Are there photos of Alacare Home Health & Hospice?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Alacare Home Health & Hospice in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Alacare Home Health & Hospice?
Alacare Home Health & Hospice is located at 3379 W Main St, Dothan, AL 36305.
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.
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