Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham
Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham
Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham coordinates mobile end-of-life care across the Birmingham, Alabama area. Administered by Amanda Long, the agency operates its central office at 2400 Acton Road, roughly 7.8 miles outside the city center. The primary objective is delivering physical, emotional, and spiritual support directly to patients wherever they live, helping them remain in a familiar environment during a terminal illness.
The surrounding location is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 8 out of 100, meaning field staff and visiting relatives rely on vehicles for all transit. Clinical personnel stay on call 24 hours a day to handle sudden shifts in symptoms or family needs.
The care framework includes specialized veteran programs, wound management, clinical case coordination, and bereavement counseling for families navigating grief. Private insurance and self-pay options are accepted to cover these home-based services.
Families can reach out to the administrative team to begin an intake assessment and evaluate hospice eligibility. Reviewing specific medical needs with a care coordinator allows loved ones to verify coverage options, discuss pain management guidelines, and arrange a personalized care schedule.
Walk Score: 8 / 100 Rank #351 / 417Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 351st 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Facility TypeHospice
StatusRegular
CountyJefferson
Business TypeLimited Liability Company
Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham is administered by Amanda Long.
Specific ProgramsThe Booklet, All Stages of Hospice Care, 1Considering Hospice Care, 2Preparing for Hospice Care, 3The Admission Process, 4Caring for Someone Receiving Hospice Care, 5Final Days, 6Time of Death, 7Bereavement, Find a Hospice
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Frequently Asked Questions about Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham
Is Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham in a walkable area?
Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Are pets allowed at Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham?
No, Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham?
Amanda Long is the administrator of Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham.
What is the address of Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham?
Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham is located at 2550 Acton Rd #110, Birmingham, AL 35243.
What is the phone number of Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham?
(205) 870-4340 will put you in contact with the team at Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham.
What county is Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham located in?
Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham is in Jefferson County.
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