UAB Palliative and Comfort Care

Overview of Uab Palliative and Comfort Care

Uab Palliative and Comfort Care, a hospice provider in Birmingham, Alabama, is dedicated to ensuring that they meet the quality care that each resident needs. They provide innovative and expert support by offering personalized care. Their comprehensive approach focuses on the patient and addresses their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual suffering. They understand that they are not only facilities but also a source of relief for families going through hard times. The facility excels in relieving a severe illness’s pain, symptoms, and stress.
Their team of experts goes above and beyond for their patients by offering professional grief counseling for families and providing spiritual care tailored to life-limiting illnesses. They even research and seek innovative answers to different Palliative Care Problems. Moreover, their renowned Palliative Care Fellowship provides extraordinary learning opportunities for the entire healthcare team through time-tested programs that further propel them to give quality care.

(205) 934-2908

Walk Score: 72 / 100

Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

1.0 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Birmingham's city center to UAB Palliative and Comfort Care's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.07 miles to nearest hospital (UAB Parkinson Disease Center)

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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).

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.)

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UAB Palliative and Comfort Care	HH Hospice Home AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Birmingham (Five Points South)	-	No	72	-	-
Alacare Home Health & Hospice	HH Hospice Home AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Dothan	-	No	40	-	-
Affinity Hospice	HH Hospice Home AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Birmingham	-	No	50	-	-
SouthernCare New Beacon – Birmingham	HH Hospice Home AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Birmingham	-	No	30	-	Amy Ray
Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham	HH Hospice Home AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.	Birmingham	-	No	8	-	Amanda Long

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What neighborhood is UAB Palliative and Comfort Care in?

UAB Palliative and Comfort Care is in the Five Points South neighborhood.

Is UAB Palliative and Comfort Care in a walkable area?

UAB Palliative and Comfort Care has a walk score of 72. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the phone number of UAB Palliative and Comfort Care?

(205) 934-2908 will put you in contact with the team at UAB Palliative and Comfort Care.

Is UAB Palliative and Comfort Care Medicare or Medicaid certified?

UAB Palliative and Comfort Care is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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