Alacare Home Health & Hospice
Work
2708-1 6Th Ave Se Suite B
Decatur
AL
35603
USA
Work 2563555746

4 of 5 stars

Address book Address
2708 1 6 Th Ave Se Suite B
Decatur, AL 35603
Telephone Phone Number
34.5524:-86.9735

Review of Alacare Home Health & Hospice in Decatur, AL

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Alacare Home Health & Hospice, located in Decatur, Alabama provides the following services: In-Home Care. It accepts the following payment methods: Medicaid. Alacare Home Health & Hospice has received 4 stars from Medicare and an average user review rating of 4.0 stars. The Alacare Home Health & Hospice has a very good hospital, Decatur General Hospital, located nearby, which scored a 85 out of 100 in its most recent Medicare review. The Alacare Home Health & Hospice's nearest hospital is 3 miles away. The zipcode (35603) in Alabama, where Alacare Home Health & Hospice is located, has an average safety rating based on recent crime statistics. A more detailed description of the types of care for Alacare Home Health & Hospice can be found here.


Average Prices for Care Providers in Decatur, AL
In-Home Care With Certified Professional:
$13,340/mo
In-Home Care With Only a Licensed Professional:
$2,660/mo
A Licensed Homemaker:
$2,280/mo
Payment Options at Alacare Home Health & Hospice in Decatur, AL
Medicare
No
Medicaid
Yes
Veteran's Benefits
No
Long Term Care Insurance
No
Subsidy Available
No
Type of Care for Alacare Home Health & Hospice
  • In-Home Care
Medicare Audit Summary for Alacare Home Health & Hospice in Decatur, AL
CategoryThis FacilityState Average
Health Issues06
Care Issues04
Fire Safety03
User Reviews for Alacare Home Health & Hospice in Decatur, AL

4 of 5 stars

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nearby hospitals Nearby Hospitals for Alacare Home Health & Hospice in Decatur, AL
  • Decatur General Hospital
    1201 7 Th Street Se
    Decatur, AL 35609
    Distance: 3 miles
    Tel: 256-341-2000
    Average Rating: 85%
    34.5911:-86.9727Acute Care
    Heart Failure Care Rating: 96%
    Heart Attack Care Rating: 95%
    Pneumonia Care Rating: 93%
  • Parkway Medical Center
    1874 Beltline Rd Sw
    Decatur, AL 35601
    Distance: 3 miles
    Tel: 256-350-2211
    Average Rating: 84%
    34.576:-87.0165Acute Care
    Heart Failure Care Rating: 94%
    Heart Attack Care Rating: 100%
    Pneumonia Care Rating: 91%
  • Hartselle Medical Center
    201 Pine Street Northwest
    Hartselle, AL 35640
    Distance: 8 miles
    Tel: 256-773-6511
    Average Rating: 86%
    34.4459:-86.9362Acute Care
    Heart Failure Care Rating: 95%
    Heart Attack Care Rating: 100%
    Pneumonia Care Rating: 98%

User Reviews for Alacare Home Health & Hospice in Decatur, AL

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On Aug 01, 2010 09:54PM EDT, an OurParents user provided the following review of this care provider:

4 of 5 stars

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Review of Alacare Home Health & Hospice
This provider is a in home care provider in Decatur, AL. The provider accepts medicare.

This care provider has rated as 4 stars, based on number of patients who have shown health improvements, when comparing various criteria. It has a better rating than 65% of in home care providers in the state of AL.
To view the full report for this provider, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here
Aug 01, 2010 09:54PM EDT
This provider is a in home care provider in Decatur, AL. The provider accepts medicare.

This care provider has rated as 4 stars, based on number of patients who have shown health improvements, when comparing various criteria. It has a better rating than 65% of in home care providers in the state of AL.
To view the full report for this provider, and to understand more about its Medicare rating, go to here

Alacare Home Health & Hospice Details

Facility Details
In Hospital:
No
Medicare
Survey Dates
Health
N/A
Fire
N/A

Community Profile for 35603 in Decatur, AL

Annual Crime Occurrences

35603 Avg.
Violent Crimes 3 3
Property Crimes 3 3

Weather Conditions

Average High Temperature 91.1° F
Average Low Temperature 32.9° F
Rainy Days 30%
Average Rainfall 51.5 inches
Average Snowfall 2.2 inches

Religions

Breakdown of religious affiliations in Decatur AL
Percent Religious 58.66%
Protestant 49.33%
Baptist 33.86%
Methodist 9.08%
Other Christian 6.30%
Pentecostal 3.62%
Catholic 2.51%
All Other 3.26%

General Environment

Provided By EPA; Closer to 100 is better
Air Quality 35 / 100
Water Quality 30 / 100
Superfund Sites 99 / 100
Physicians per 100k 162.7

People

Male Population 48.26%
Female Population 51.74%
Median Age 37.9 Years
Average Individual Income $26,326
Average Household Income $54,935
Population Change 11.71%

Cost of Living

Compared to the National Average
Overall 17% Below
Cost of Food 4% Below
Utilities 14% Below
Miscellaneous 1% Below

Race

Breakdown of ethnicities in Decatur AL
White 86.7%
Black 8.9%
Hispanic/Latino 1.6%
Multiracial 1.1%
Native American 1%
Asian 1%
Other 0.1%

Education

High School Graduate 87.27%
Associate Degree 6.45%
Undergraduate Degree 19.13%
Graduate Degree 9.33%
Please Note

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Service Information for Alacare Home Health & Hospice

Alacare Home Health & Hospice is an in-home care provider. In Home care could be either medical ("skilled") or non-medical ("custodial") support services delivered at the home of the senior. "skilled" service providers who usually provide various medical care needs and "custodial" care providers who provide services for daily living such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation but may also extend to assistance with transportation, paying bills, making appointments, and simply being there to provide companionship and emotional support. Home Care services are generally available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and are sometimes paid for directly by the client or through a variety of public and private funding sources such as Medicare and/or Medicaid. Make sure you know your loved one's Medicare and Medicaid eligibility, and understand how you can use tools like long term care insurance to pay for in home care.

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