The mission of SouthernCare is to assure that residents of its service locales have access to a program of care that enhances the quality of life for the terminally ill and their families. Care of the whole person is emphasized by providing physical, spiritual and emotional support to all medically appropriate persons, without discrimination. Efforts are centered on meeting needs by offering highly individualized compassionate care in the person’s home or a home like setting. SouthernCare recognizes the value of dedicated staff and volunteers and affirms each as individuals, as well as members of the care team. SouthernCare is dedicated to enhancing the care of all in the community by education, and by example, serve as a symbolic reminder that life is to be lived until you die.

Description:
Services include pain management consultation, palliative care consultation, personal care, housework, assistance with activities of daily living, medical equipment, medication oversight, direct nursing care, counseling, support groups, coordination of insurance benefits, some physical therapy, occupational therapy, and nutritional counseling.

History:
SouthernCare, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest hospice SouthernCare was founded in 1995 and is based in Birmingham, Alabama. Today, SouthernCare, a privately owned company, has over 90 offices in 13 states and provides care to over 5500 patients each day. SouthernCare is continuing to grow and usually opens 4-6 new offices each year. SouthernCare offices are located in non-metropolitan areas which have a demonstrated need for hospice services. SouthernCare provides hospice services to patients who reside in private homes, group homes, assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities.

Contact person: Amanda Gifford, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (256) 456-0410

Address:

110 Terminal Street Gadsden, AL 35901 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.southerncarehospice.com/

Directions:

Follow Broad St to Alabama Power Turn R Onto Terminal St Be the building behind the Power Company.