Inpatient hospice care for the ones you love in Birmingham
Inpatient hospice care for the ones you love in Birmingham
Welcome to Compassus inpatient hospice located within the gated community of St. Martin’s in the Pines in Birmingham, Alabama providing a compassionate and serene environment for end-of-life care. Compassus inpatient hospice is designed to offer comfort, dignity, and peace to patients in hospice service. With a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, patients are ensured personalized care that respects their wishes and needs.
For those unable to continue hospice at home, or families needing respite (relief) care, our hospice offers 24-hour inpatient attention in a comfortable private room. Residents receive a range of care, from medical management of pain and other symptoms to therapies and family support.
- 10-bed facility on the campus of St. Martin’s in the Pines
- Medicines, therapies and medical equipment provided for the hospice diagnosis
- Furnished rooms made more like home with cherished personal items
- The only inpatient hospice facility in the Birmingham metro area
- Option of in-home care provided by our Birmingham hospice location
Each patient room is designed to feel like home while being equipped with medical equipment for high-quality care and personal touches to ensure a comfortable stay. The spacious private rooms with individual private bathrooms, have plenty of room for visitors, including the ability to have overnight guests. Privacy and tranquility are our priorities, making it easier for patients to spend precious moments with loved ones.
Nutritious and comforting meals catered to the preferences and dietary needs of patients and their families are served in the dining area, ensuring that everyone feels well-cared for and welcome. Meals may also be provided in patient rooms, based on preference.
Providing physical, emotional and spiritual care to patients at the end of their journey, Compassus inpatient hospice is your choice for hospice services. Contact us today to learn more about our services or schedule a tour.
What Is Hospice Care?
Hospice care is a type of healthcare that aims to reduce suffering and promote comfort at the end of an individual’s life. Pain and any other symptoms are managed around the clock, and the hospice team focuses greatly on spiritual and emotional health as well.
The foundations of hospice include nursing care with an emphasis on managing symptoms, practical assistance, and emotional support. Caring for a loved one at home can be challenging. Our goal is to provide timely services to help your family make the most of your time together.
Hospice care provides:
- Home medical equipment and personal supplies
- Around-the-clock access to care
- Management of complex pain and other symptoms
- Hospice aide for personal care and light homemaking
- Medical social services
- Spiritual care and support
- Physical, occupational, dietary, and speech therapies
- Support from volunteers
- Short-term inpatient respite care (relief) for family caregivers
- Ongoing Grief counseling for the patient, family, and friends
- Hospice has four levels of care, carried out by a team of professionals to ensure dignity and comfort at the end of an individual’s life.
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Each day, hospice volunteers touch the lives of our patients and their families. Whether reading to a patient, preparing a meal for a family or cleaning up around the house, each gesture makes a meaningful impact on those we serve.
