Compassionate Hospice Care for Patients and Families
ExpectCare Hospice provides personalized, compassionate care focused on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. As a hospice deeply rooted in the community, we’re dedicated to supporting patients and families through every meaningful moment.
Why ExpectCare Hospice?
Hospice Care Centered Around What Matters Most
Hospice is about more than medical care. It’s about providing comfort, compassion, and support to patients and families through one of life’s most important journeys.
At ExpectCare Hospice, we’re proud to be locally owned and committed to the Central Alabama community we serve. Our experienced team provides personalized care centered on each patient’s needs, goals, and preferences, supporting physical comfort, emotional well-being, and spiritual needs.
Our care plans are designed around each person's individual needs and preferences.
As a locally owned hospice, committed to compassionate, personalized care for the families and community we call home.
We consider physical, emotional and spiritual needs when developing each patient's care.
How will I know?
Is It Time to Consider Hospice Care?
Hospice care focuses on comfort, dignity, and quality of life when a serious illness can no longer be cured or when treatment goals shift from cure to comfort.
Every patient is unique, and every disease presents differently. While the following signs alone do not guarantee eligibility, they are the most common indicators that an individual may need our services.
Find out if you or you loved ones qualify for hospice.
Hospice Support for Healthcare Providers
Partner with ExpectCare Hospice for compassionate, coordinated hospice care and an easier referral experience.
Care You Can Trust
Choosing hospice care is a deeply personal decision. Families need to know they are placing their loved one in compassionate, capable hands. At ExpectCare Hospice, trust is built through attentive support, clear communication, and care centered on the needs of each patient and family.
Our experience with ExpectCare Hospice was truly a blessing during one of the most difficult times in our lives. From the very beginning, we felt supported and cared for. I’ll never forget the liaison who came to the hospital and knelt to be eye-level with me as I sat in tears beside my mother on the palliative care unit such a simple gesture, but it meant so much.
The admitting nurse who came to get everything started was thorough and kind, helping us feel a sense of peace during such a confusing and emotional time. We even met an educator by coincidence during a routine nurse check-off, and every person we encountered reflected the same care and compassion.
Tamekka M
I express sincere from the heart appreciation for what you did for my mother. Thank you so much. She was always worried and scared. Her death was peaceful. That closure ECH orchestrated along with UAB PC was such a blessing. The peaceful death helps us in bereavement. The song Amazing Grace came on as she was taking her last breath and we all sang along. ECH is such a great ministry. Please thank all the staff for me especially Becca. Thank you for getting her admitted to UAB PC unit it was a prayer answered.”
It was a wonderful conversation and full of compliments that I couldn’t record fast enough to pass along. Good job all.
Jeff Thomas
I highly recommend Expect Care to anyone needing Hospice Care. They took care of my husband and everyone that we dealt with was outstanding. They were very professional, compassionate, kind, caring, thoughtful and very knowledgeable. I felt they went above and beyond to do everything we needed and provide any assistance we needed. They were always there if we needed extra assistance and there very quickly. I have recommended Expect Care to many friends and everyone that has used Expect Care was very satisfied. I could go on and on about how good the staff we were associated with was. When I say the staff I mean from the office administration to nurses to the nurse aides, everyone was great. My prayer is yuu never have a need for Hospice care, but if you do I highly recommend Expect Care
Becky Goggins
I highly recommend ExpectCare. They truly are a Christ centered caring organization. Always timely and professional. Nurses and bath aides communicated when they would come and were on time. They not only provided excellent and consistent care to my love one on hospice, but also showed they were concerned for me as a care giver. Social worker and chaplain were also caring and supportive. An overall positive experience.
Rita Guley
Penny Walker
Helpful Insights for Patients & Families
Explore practical guidance, hospice education, caregiver resources, and compassionate support to help you feel more informed and prepared throughout the hospice journey.
What Should Families Do During a Hospice Emergency?
Learn what hospice care is and how it supports patients and families.
What Responsibilities Do Family Caregivers Have During Hospice Care?
Recognize common signs that hospice care may be appropriate.
How Do You Choose a Hospice Provider in Central Alabama?
Understand the care, support, and services available throughout hospice.
Does Medicare Pay for Hospice in Alabama?
Learn how hospice helps manage discomfort and improve quality of life.
You Don't Have to Navigate Hospice Alone
Whether you're exploring hospice for yourself, caring for someone you love, or referring a patient, we are here to answer your questions and help you understand the next step.