What is
Hospice Care?
For patients with a life-limiting illness, hospice is about managing their life...
Our patients decide how and where they will spend the life they have left; and they can choose what benefits they would like to receive.
Our mission is pain and symptom management. Affinity Hospice care is delivered by a qualified team of doctors, professional nurses, social workers, chaplains, hospice aides and volunteers. In addition to helping you live your days pain free, this team also assists you and your family to prepare for the days ahead. This preparation can include everything from putting your affairs in order to helping your loved ones through their grief. Affinity Hospice allows you to manage your life the way you want.
What hospice care services are offered by Affinity Hospice?
NOW, is the best time to learn about Affinity Hospice services and discuss end of life wishes with your healthcare provider and family before a crisis develops. Educating yourself now will help you know when to ask your healthcare provider about hospice services.
The services each patient and their family receive and the frequency in which they receive them are customized based totally on the needs of the patient and family.
How do I know if I qualify?
When to begin hospice services depends on each individual. If you or your loved one have been diagnosed with a life limiting illness, hospice can be a wonderful option.
The following may be signs demonstrating it’s the right time to ask your healthcare provider about hospice care:
1. Decision is made to not seek curative or aggressive treatment
2. Decreased functional ability, meaning needing more assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing and meal preparation
3. Increase in pain, nausea, breathing distress or other decline
4. Increased emergency room visits or hospitalizations
5. Weight loss
6. Recurrent infections
What hospice care services are offered by Affinity Hospice?
NOW, is the best time to learn about Affinity Hospice services and discuss end of life wishes with your healthcare provider and family before a crisis develops. Educating yourself now will help you know when to ask your healthcare provider about hospice services.
The services each patient and their family receive and the frequency in which they receive them are customized based totally on the needs of the patient and family.
How do I know if I qualify?
When to begin hospice services depends on each individual. If you or your loved one have been diagnosed with a life limiting illness, hospice can be a wonderful option.
The following may be signs demonstrating it’s the right time to ask your healthcare provider about hospice care:
1. Decision is made to not seek curative or aggressive treatment
2. Decreased functional ability, meaning needing more assistance with daily activities like bathing, dressing and meal preparation
3. Increase in pain, nausea, breathing distress or other decline
4. Increased emergency room visits or hospitalizations
5. Weight loss
6. Recurrent infections
Physician Services
Physicians at Affinity Hospice are available 24 hours a day, which greatly reduces or eliminates the need for emergency room visits and/or hospitalizations.
Nursing Services
The hospice plan of care will include scheduled nursing visits by a Registered Nurse and 24 hours, 7 days a week on call availability. Nursing aide services are also available as needed to assist with personal care and other activities of daily living.
Therapy
Physical, occupational and speech therapy can be offered to provide comfort for the patient as recommended by the physician.
Physician Services
Physicians at Affinity Hospice are available 24 hours a day, which greatly reduces or eliminates the need for emergency room visits and/or hospitalizations.
Nursing Services
The hospice plan of care will include scheduled nursing visits by a Registered Nurse and 24 hours, 7 days a week on call availability. Nursing aide services are also available as needed to assist with personal care and other activities of daily living.
Emotional and Spiritual Support
Social Work and Chaplain Services are available as requested to provide emotional and spiritual support, not only to the patient but to the entire family.
Therapy
Physical, occupational and speech therapy can be offered to provide comfort for the patient as recommended by the physician.
Emotional and Spiritual Support
Social Work and Chaplain Services are available as requested to provide emotional and spiritual support, not only to the patient but to the entire family.
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Medical equipment and supplies necessary to care for the patient will be provided at no cost to the family.
Short Term Respite Care
Affinity Hospice can offer short term care for home patients in a contracted facility specifically to provide caregiver relief.
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Medical equipment and supplies necessary to care for the patient will be provided at no cost to the family.
Short Term Respite Care
Affinity Hospice can offer short term care for home patients in a contracted facility specifically to provide caregiver relief.
Medications
Social Work and Chaplain Services are available as requested to provide emotional and spiritual support, not only to the patient but to the entire family.
Volunteers
Hospice volunteers are available to offer companionship and emotional support to patients and families.
Medications
Social Work and Chaplain Services are available as requested to provide emotional and spiritual support, not only to the patient but to the entire family.
Volunteers
Hospice volunteers are available to offer companionship and emotional support to patients and families.
What our customers and staff have to say...
Testimonials
google Customer REVIEWS
Very well ran company. Will treat you right in what is usually a tough time.
Jeremy P.
We cannot say enough about this company! I believe they're the only one that offers 24 hour continuous care by nurses. We did have a personality conflict with one of the nurses which was promptly handled to our complete satisfaction very professionally. They not only cared for my father in law but the rest of us as well. This is a situation that is tough on all of us. All we want is for our loved one to transition peacefully without pain. The staff not only met but exceeded all of our wishes. Please call on them, you will not be disappointed.
Michelle S.
This hospice is fabulous. They come out however many days I want. If I have emergency or just need someone the on call nurse comes out. They are very dependable. They are genuinely good and want to help. I am so glad my doctor referred them. Just a blessing.
William B.
Amazing group of caring professionals who are passionate about what they do! ❤️
Alison C.
I don't normally leave online reviews, but this experience warranted one. We just lost our son to brain cancer and affinity Marietta was our hospice provider. The team we had were the best. They were kind, understanding, and very caring for our son and us. These people deserve special recognition, Leslie, our r.n., Samantha, our social worker, and her husband Devon, and Joy, the nurse that came out the day of his death. Y'all are truly angels in disguise.
Tim C.
Very well ran company. Will treat you right in what is usually a tough time.
Jeremy P.
We cannot say enough about this company! I believe they're the only one that offers 24 hour continuous care by nurses. We did have a personality conflict with one of the nurses which was promptly handled to our complete satisfaction very professionally. They not only cared for my father in law but the rest of us as well. This is a situation that is tough on all of us. All we want is for our loved one to transition peacefully without pain. The staff not only met but exceeded all of our wishes. Please call on them, you will not be disappointed.
Michelle S.
Indeed staff REVIEWS
Great people and teachers. Enjoy this position very much. I have had the opportunity to learn so much about this industry and am excited to grow with this company.
Community Educator | Birmingham, AL
Affinity Hospice is one of the leading hospice companies in Alabama. They have an amazing staff and provide great care to hospice patients and their families.
Nurse Practitioner | Homewood, AL
A typical day at work with Affinity Hospices for me was meeting different client and meeting their needs of care . I learn that do your best no matter who the client is and show the client dignity and respect. the hardest part of my job is letting myself get to attach to a client and then they die. the most enjoyable part of my job is working with a great team and wonderful clients and family.
Certified Nursing Assistant | Thomasville, GA
Great work atmosphere, flexibility and teamwork. The satisfaction and fulfillment working with hospice patients is the best job satisfaction you can achieve. Love coming to work and learning something new every day.
RN Case Manager | Alabaster, AL
Affinity Hospice offered training class to volunteer in clients homes and apartments. I offered relief for clients family members. This would give family members a chance to do errands and other tasks needed.
Volunteer Caregiver | Homewood, AL
Great people and teachers. Enjoy this position very much. I have had the opportunity to learn so much about this industry and am excited to grow with this company.
Community Educator | Birmingham, AL
Affinity Hospice is one of the leading hospice companies in Alabama. They have an amazing staff and provide great care to hospice patients and their families.
Nurse Practitioner | Homewood, AL
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