St. Joseph Hospice
St. Joseph Hospice provides hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in Mobile, AL. Hospice care supports patients with terminal illnesses by focusing on comfort, while palliative care addresses comfort needs more broadly. Respite care offers a short-term stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief, giving that caregiver a break while the patient continues to receive support.
Inpatient and in-home care options allow services to be provided at the facility or wherever the patient lives. The range of care may suit someone who needs comfort-focused support or a family caregiver who needs a temporary break. St. Joseph Hospice is part of The Carpenter Health Network and offers telehealth, rehabilitation services, and a salon, while its chapel and religious services provide access to faith-based support and the library gives residents an on-site place to read.
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4.9 miles from city center
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— 0.59 miles to nearest hospital (Fresenius Medical Care at Springhill Memorial Hospital)
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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Alabama
St. Joseph Hospice is in Mobile, Alabama. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
Elderly and Disabled Waiver
Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver
- Income limit
- 2026 · Up to $2,982/month for an individual under the 2026 waiver standard. Trust and spousal rules require individual review.
- Asset limit
- $2,000 in countable resources for the individual applicant. Exemptions and spousal protections apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Alabama resident who meets Medicaid and nursing-facility level-of-care criteria for the elderly or disabled waiver.
- AL specifics
- A Medicaid eligibility decision and assessment are required; an income figure alone does not establish eligibility.
What it provides
- Assessed home and community services under an approved care plan; specific hours and respite amounts require authorization.
Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program
Alabama Respite voucher program
Eligibility
- General
- Full-time unpaid family caregiver providing at least 40 hours/week for a person of any age with disability or chronic illness; both reside in Alabama.
- AL specifics
- FY 2027 vouchers require no other respite assistance; one caregiver per household. Proof of diagnosis and eligible respite provider are required.
What it provides
- Reimbursement for approved respite costs paid by the caregiver within the voucher award and period; limited funding.
Alabama CARES Program
AL CARES
- Income limit
- 2026 · Income does not prevent access; greatest social and economic need receives priority.
Eligibility
- General
- Family caregivers of frail adults age 60+ and qualifying older relative caregivers of children or adults with disabilities.
- AL specifics
- Eligibility and respite allocation are assessed through the Area Agency on Aging.
What it provides
- Information and access assistance; caregiver training and counseling; support groups; assessed respite and supplemental support.
SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program
AL SenioRx
- Income limit
- Eligibility depends on the participating pharmaceutical assistance program.
Eligibility
- General
- People age 55+ with chronic illness and limited prescription coverage; younger people with qualifying disability may also receive assistance.
- AL specifics
- SenioRx helps with applications and medication access. Eligibility and covered medications depend on the participating assistance program.
What it provides
- Help obtaining free or lower-cost prescription medicines through participating assistance programs; no guaranteed annual savings.
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
AL WAP
- Who it is for
- Income-eligible households whose home needs energy-efficiency improvements
- Income limit
- Generally at or below 200% of current federal poverty guidelines, adjusted for household size.
Eligibility
- General
- Low-income Alabama households selected by local weatherization agencies; priority includes older adults and people with disabilities.
- AL specifics
- A home energy assessment determines eligible improvements. Local agencies serve Alabama counties.
What it provides
- Approved energy-efficiency improvements such as insulation and air sealing; no guaranteed household savings or fixed cash grant.




