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Hospice Home in Birmingham

Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham

Hospice Home in Birmingham

Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham

2550 Acton Rd #110, Birmingham, AL 35243 View map
Overview of Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham

Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham extends a compassionate helping hand to individuals and their families during the challenging end-of-life stage. Recognizing the required physical, emotional, and spiritual support, they provide dedicated clinicians available 24/7, ensuring there’s always someone to provide care and comfort. These professionals deeply understand the difficulties associated with life-limiting illnesses, and they are here to create a more meaningful and worthwhile experience for their patients, acknowledging the preciousness of the limited time available.
Their team also takes great pride in honoring veterans by offering specialized care tailored to their unique needs, a testament to their commitment to comprehensive and compassionate care. Moreover, the facility is staffed with genuinely kind individuals who provide authentic and heartfelt support. They offer flexible payment options, including private pay with cash or check, 24-hour assistance, case management, and bereavement support. Furthermore, their dedication to personalized care extends to wound care, ensuring comprehensive support for their patients and their families throughout this challenging journey.

(205) 870-4340
Walk Score
Walk Score: 8 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Hospice
Status Regular
County: Jefferson

Additional licensing details

Business type: Limited Liability Company

Ownership & operating entity

Gentiva Hospice – Birmingham is administrated by Amanda Long.

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Address 7.8 miles from city center — 3.07 miles to nearest hospital (American Family Care Vestavia)

Address 2550 Acton Rd #110, Birmingham, AL 35243

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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.