DCH Palliative Care

Hospice Home
Overview of Dch Palliative Care

Considering patients and their families as part of the care team, Dch Palliative Care in Tuscaloosa is something to consider. Illnesses they provide assistance to include: Cancer, Lung Disease, Kidney Failure, Stroke, Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), Heart Disease, Liver Disease, Congestive Heart Failure, Parkinson’s Disease, and HIV/AIDS.
Beginning palliative care means asking your doctor for a referral. Patients and families face difficult decisions about treatment options when living with serious illnesses, that is why the palliative care team includes the patient and their family to help them make sense of their illness experience.

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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
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Tuscaloosa
15
No
-
7
DCH Palliative Care
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

-
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No
-
46
Alabama Hospice Care of Tuscaloosa
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

-
-
No
-
65
Journey Hospice
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Birmingham (Cahaba Heights)
-
No
A+
75
Oasis Healthcare – Tuscaloosa
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

-
-
No
-
61

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+, Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.

~$3,000/month (individual, varies by AAA).

Not strictly enforced; income-focused.

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority, Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-driven.

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+, Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

~$1,500/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).

$10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.

No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income (e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold).

Not applicable; focus on need.

Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.

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