Offering hospice, palliative, and respite care, Hospice of West Alabama serves residents in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The community is in the Mayfair neighborhood, near the Tuscaloosa Veterans Affairs Medical Center. With 15 beds, the single-story setting gives it a smaller and more personal feel than a large facility. The size can also support closer contact between staff and residents during each stay.
Latrelle Hallum, LBSW, is the community’s administrator and executive director. Care is based on a whole-person approach for seniors near the end of life. The team also helps families through this stage by providing additional support. Grief support groups and counseling services are available, along with daily care.
The area around the community has a Walk Score of 7, meaning it is car-dependent. Most errands, visits, and outside needs will require driving. For families looking at hospice or respite care in Tuscaloosa, a smaller setting might be a more serene choice. It can also feel more personal in a time of hardship.










