Find the Right Hospice Care in North Alabama
North Alabama on this directory runs from the Shoals and Athens through Huntsville and Cullman to Fort Payne. Families often begin after Huntsville Hospital or Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, North Alabama Medical Center in Florence, or Decatur Morgan Hospital in Decatur. Those campuses do not share one night drive. Madison is not Huntsville. Athens is Limestone County. Muscle Shoals is Colbert County, across the river from Florence. Use this page only to see what is nearby, then open the patient’s city or county. A Huntsville list is not a Cullman plan, and it is not a Fort Payne plan.
We are a free, independent resource created by healthcare professionals to help Alabama families navigate hospice and end-of-life decisions. We bring together hospice provider comparisons, Medicare quality data, our Hospice Education Center, and trusted community resources so families can better understand their options and take the next step with confidence.
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Showing 20 of 45 providers
Hospice of the Valley
Decatur, AL
Preferred Hospice
Florence, AL
Cullman Regional Hospice
Cullman, AL
Heartlite Hospice
Scottsboro, AL
(Family Experience)
(17)
Amedisys Hospice - Decatur
Decatur, AL
Amedisys Hospice - Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
Hospice of Northwest Alabama
Winfield, AL
Hospice of Limestone County
Athens, AL
Shepherd's Cove Hospice
Albertville, AL
(Family Experience)
(39)
Amedisys Hospice - Hamilton
Hamilton, AL
SouthernCare New Beacon - Decatur
Decatur, AL
SouthernCare New Beacon - Florence
Florence, AL
SouthernCare New Beacon - Hanceville
Hanceville, AL
SouthernCare New Beacon - Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
SouthernCare New Beacon - Scottsboro
Scottsboro, AL
Enhabit Hospice - Cullman
Cullman, AL
Enhabit Hospice - Hamilton
Hamilton, AL
Enhabit Hospice - Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals, AL
Alabama Hospice of the Shoals
Tuscumbia, AL
(Family Experience)
(16)
Aveanna Hospice - Decatur
Decatur, AL
25 more providers available
Every listing here is a Medicare-certified hospice that reports serving North Alabama. The office might be elsewhere in Alabama — that is common. When you call, share your loved one’s address so the team can confirm they can come to you. FindHospices.com is free for families.
Other important resources for North Alabama families
Families across North Alabama often discover that choosing a hospice is only one part of the journey. Questions about funeral arrangements, cremation, estate planning, elder law, probate, advance directives, veterans’ benefits, and other important decisions frequently arise at the same time.
Placements are limited and selective — we review applications and only accept organizations that meet our standards for this section. Listings are paid advertising, not recommendations or endorsements. Families review the information and choose professionals for themselves.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hospices in North Alabama
Do we have to use the hospice a hospital names in North Alabama?
No. A hospital or physician can share names they work with often. You may still compare any Medicare-certified hospice that will come to the patient’s address. Calling for information does not enroll you.
Should we contact more than one hospice about North Alabama?
Yes. Compare who covers the exact address, how soon a nurse can get there, and who answers after hours. A referral is a starting point, not a requirement to use one brand.
Can hospice care be provided at home in North Alabama?
Yes. Most hospice care happens where the patient already lives — a house or apartment, or assisted living, memory care, or a nursing facility. Ask the team to confirm that specific address, not only the city or county name.
How quickly can hospice start in North Alabama?
When hospice is medically appropriate, many teams begin within about 24–48 hours, and some can start the same day when staffing allows. Ask who comes first and how a night call is handled. Then verify by phone.
Is North Alabama a hospice service area?
No. It is a region on this directory so you can scan nearby communities. Coverage follows the county. Open the city or county of the address.
Does a Huntsville team cover Florence and Fort Payne?
Not automatically. Those are different counties and long night drives. Ask about the county on the deed.
Hospice Care in North Alabama
Finding hospice care in North Alabama
A Huntsville hospital name is a starting list for Huntsville, not for every county in North Alabama. FindHospices.com is free for families.
What families often compare across the region
When you call, ask about:
- Whether the team covers the exact address, not only the city or county name
- Who would come after hours, and how long that usually takes
- What happens if symptoms cannot be managed at home
- Medicare quality and family-experience information on each profile
Where hospice care happens across North Alabama
Most hospice in this region happens where your loved one already lives. A short stay in a hospice house is for symptoms that cannot be managed at home, and that house may sit in a different county than the one on the mail. Open the patient’s city or county before you enroll.
Local considerations for North Alabama families
This directory currently lists about 45 Medicare-certified hospices that serve North Alabama. That count is who can come to an address here, not how many offices sit inside one city.
The Tennessee Valley feels connected by I-65 and US-72. Counties still decide who can come after dark. Ask which city the nurse is based in before you treat the region as one team.
Huntsville Hospital is in Huntsville. Athens-Limestone Hospital is in Athens. Helen Keller Hospital is in Sheffield. Cullman Regional Medical Center is in Cullman. DeKalb Regional Medical Center is in Fort Payne. Say the county on the deed.
When you are comparing, it often helps to:
- Huntsville and Madison are different cities in Madison County
- Florence is Lauderdale County; Muscle Shoals is Colbert County
- Athens is Limestone County
- Open the patient’s city or county — a region is not a service area
North Alabama is a regional hub, not a coverage promise. Open the patient’s city or county before you enroll.
Where to start
Use the patient’s exact address, then open a tighter page if the home is in Huntsville, Madison, Decatur, Florence, Madison County, Morgan County, Lauderdale County.