Southern Care Bessemer

SouthernCare is a privately owned company that has over 90 offices and serves more than 5,500 patients. The center provides hospice services to patients who reside in private homes, group homes, assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities. Located in Bessemer, Ala., it employs registered nurse case managers, social workers, home health aides and chaplains. Founded in 1995, the center serves patients suffering from Alzheimer s disease, cancer, congestive heart failure and HIV/AIDS. It additionally provides services to patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary, neurological, liver and coronary artery diseases. The center offers physician and nursing care, pain and medical management, and homemaker and social services. It also provides respite care and physical, occupational and speech therapies.