Oasis Healthcare – Tuscaloosa | Hospice Care in Tuscaloosa, AL

Overview of Oasis Healthcare – Tuscaloosa

Oasis Healthcare – Tuscaloosa is a home-based hospice agency operating in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. There is no residential facility here; care comes to the patient, delivered by licensed nurses and CNAs on a 24/7/365 schedule. For families navigating end-of-life care at home, that staffing availability is the practical core of what this agency offers.

The program structure is fairly comprehensive for a hospice provider. Clinical services include in-home hospice care, pain and symptom management, and medication coordination. Medical social services, spiritual care, and a bereavement program address the non-clinical dimensions of end-of-life support. Caregiver support is specifically listed as its own program alongside a volunteer component, which suggests the agency treats family caregivers as part of the care equation rather than an afterthought. Respite care is also available for caregivers who need a break.

After-hours and weekend emergency visits are part of the model, which matters when a patient’s condition changes outside of business hours. The agency’s Tuscaloosa office is in a moderately walkable area, with a Walk Score of 61.

For families in the Tuscaloosa area who need structured, home-based hospice coverage with both clinical and psychosocial support built in, Oasis provides a defined set of services without requiring a facility transition.

(205) 210-4960

Walk Score: 61 / 100

Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Respite Care

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Specific ProgramsIn-Home Hospice Care Services, Caregiver Support, Pain & Symptom Management, Medication Coordination, Medical Social Services, Spiritual Services, Bereavement Program

Volunteer ProgramsYes

Operating Hours24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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.)

Compare Hospice around Tuscaloosa

The information below is reported by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Provider Standards.


Hospice of West Alabama	HOS Hospice Care Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal diagnosis and six months or less to live. Prioritizes pain management and quality of life over curative treatment. Covered in full by Medicare Part A. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Tuscaloosa (Mayfair)	15 Facility 15 AL AVG 90 Rank #243 / 245	No	7 Facility 7 AL AVG 36 Rank #355 / 418	-	Latrelle Hallum
Oasis Healthcare – Tuscaloosa	HOS Hospice Care Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal diagnosis and six months or less to live. Prioritizes pain management and quality of life over curative treatment. Covered in full by Medicare Part A. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. PC Palliative Care	Tuscaloosa	-	No	61 Facility 61 AL AVG 36 Rank #58 / 418	-	-
Journey Hospice	HOS Hospice Care Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal diagnosis and six months or less to live. Prioritizes pain management and quality of life over curative treatment. Covered in full by Medicare Part A. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary. PC Palliative Care	Birmingham (Cahaba Heights)	-	No	75 Facility 75 AL AVG 36 Rank #12 / 418	A+	-
Alabama Hospice Care of Tuscaloosa	HOS Hospice Care Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal diagnosis and six months or less to live. Prioritizes pain management and quality of life over curative treatment. Covered in full by Medicare Part A. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Tuscaloosa	-	No	65 Facility 65 AL AVG 36 Rank #37 / 418	-	-
DCH Palliative Care	HOS Hospice Care Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal diagnosis and six months or less to live. Prioritizes pain management and quality of life over curative treatment. Covered in full by Medicare Part A. PC Palliative Care	Tuscaloosa	-	No	46 Facility 46 AL AVG 36 Rank #151 / 418	-	-

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Is Oasis Healthcare – Tuscaloosa in a walkable area?

Oasis Healthcare – Tuscaloosa has a walk score of 61. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the phone number of Oasis Healthcare – Tuscaloosa?

(205) 210-4960 will put you in contact with the team at Oasis Healthcare – Tuscaloosa.

Is Oasis Healthcare – Tuscaloosa Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Oasis Healthcare – Tuscaloosa is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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