Huntsville Hospital Hospice Family Care

Hospice in Huntsville

Overview of Huntsville Hospital Hospice Family Care

Huntsville Hospital Hospice Family Care, located in Huntsville, Alabama, is a dedicated hospice care provider offering a range of services to the community. Their facility includes an inpatient hospice unit and a team of compassionate volunteers. The institution, operating as a not-for-profit organization since 1979, has established a reputation for delivering hospice and bereavement care with both expertise and empathy. Their team plans to expand its services by introducing outpatient palliative care in the near future.
Their comprehensive care offerings encompass routine home care, general inpatient care, respite care, and continuous home care. In addition to professional support, the community benefits from hospice volunteers who generously provide various forms of assistance to patients and their families. This includes running errands, meal preparation, offering emotional support, companionship, and more. With hospice care available around the clock, seven days a week, this compassionate facility, nestled amidst nature, provides a comforting and caring home-like environment for individuals and their loved ones.

(256) 650-1212
Walk Score
Walk Score: 54 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeHospice
StatusRegular
CountyMadison
Business TypeLimited Liability Company

Ownership & Operating Entity

Huntsville Hospital Hospice Family Care is administrated by Carisa Proctor.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

1 service
Bereavement Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsHome hospice, inpatient hospice
Volunteer ProgramsYes
Operating HoursMonday - Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Financial Assistance for
Hospice in Alabama

Huntsville Hospital Hospice Family Care is located in Huntsville, Alabama.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Alabama.

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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).
AL

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.
AL

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.
AL

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.
AL

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
AL

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.
AL

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.)

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Address 8.2 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Huntsville's city center to Huntsville Hospital Hospice Family Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.16 miles to nearest hospital (American Family Care Whitesburg)

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Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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