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About Compassus - Gadsden

Compassus - Gadsden is a hospice provider located in Southside, Alabama, serving Etowah and surrounding counties since 2001. The dedicated team focuses on delivering compassionate care directly in patients' homes, ensuring comfort and dignity during challenging times. Families can expect 24/7 support, including pain management, emotional assistance, and help with daily tasks. This community-based team is committed to personal attention and support, allowing families to cherish their time together. In addition to hospice services, they provide ongoing grief counseling for families and friends.

Service Area

Central Alabama Region

Serving 6 counties

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Contact & Availability

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Address: 1735 Highway 77, Southside, Al 35907, Southside, AL 35907

Accreditations

CHAP (Community Health Accreditation Partner) Accredited
Medicare Certified

Insurance Accepted

Medicare
Medicaid
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Complete Care Services

Medical Services

  • Skilled nursing care
  • Physician services
  • Home health aide assistance
  • Medical equipment & supplies
  • Medications & prescriptions

Support Services

  • 24/7 On-Call Support
  • Bereavement Support
  • Spiritual Care
  • Pain & Symptom Management
  • Social work support
  • Volunteer companionship

Levels of Care

  • Routine Home Care
  • General Inpatient Care (GIP)
  • Continuous Home Care
  • Respite Care

Medical Conditions

  • Dementia/Alzheimer's
  • Stroke
  • Cancer Care
  • ALS / Lou Gehrig's
  • Heart Disease
  • COPD
  • Parkinson's

Where They Provide Care

Care Wherever You Call Home

Private Home or Apartment

Your own residence, wherever you call home

Assisted Living Facility

We partner with ALFs throughout Alabama

Nursing Home

Coordinated care with nursing facility staff

Memory Care Facility

Specialized support for dementia patients

What Families Are Saying

Most Recent Reviews

Lynn P.
2 months ago

Compassus Hospice cared for our family with such compassion, dignity, and love during one of the hardest seasons of our lives. Every single team member treated us like family, making sure our loved one was comfortable while also supporting us every step of the way. The nurses were incredibly knowledgeable and compassionate, the social worker provided resources and emotional support when we needed it most, the chaplain offered comfort and prayer, and the entire office staff was always kind, responsive, and helpful. You could truly feel that everyone cared, not because it was their job, but because they genuinely have a heart for serving others. Hospice is never an easy journey, but Compassus made an unimaginable time feel less overwhelming. They honored our loved one with dignity and surrounded our family with grace, kindness, and encouragement. We will always be grateful for the exceptional care they provided. If you are looking for a hospice agency that leads with compassion, professionalism, and genuine love for patients and families, I cannot recommend Compassus enough. They are truly a blessing.

Allen L.
16 months ago

We, the family of Don Townsend just wanted to thank you all for the wonderful care he received during his illness. The nurses, Rachel, James and Perry were so compassionate and professional in all their dealings with our family. Rachel was especially kind and respectful.

Ann D.
38 months ago

The Southside office is amazing. The team is very helpful. Nurse Rachel is super sweet and every educational. The social worker Sharelle was so nice and helped a lot with bereavement. The chaplain had the best prayers but I can’t remember his. Highly recommend them.

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