Our Mission
The Saad Hospice Program operates from the premise that man has three components: spiritual, intellectual, and physical. The program is dedicated to the provision of compassionate and comprehensive care to all dimensions of the patients and the caregiver/family. Our focus is quality care, dignity, comfort, and assistance with end-of-life issues by provision of physical, intellectual, and spiritual preparation for life’s last journey.
The Saad Hospice Program operates from the premise that man has three components: spiritual, intellectual, and physical. The program is dedicated to the provision of compassionate and comprehensive care to all dimensions of the patients and the caregiver/family. Our focus is quality care, dignity, comfort, and assistance with end-of-life issues by provision of physical, intellectual, and spiritual preparation for life’s last journey.
Hospice services, In our home or yours.
Saad Healthcare provides In-Home and Inpatient hospice care to patients along the Mississippi and Alabama Gulf Coasts. Services are provided both in the home and at our Inpatient Facility located in Mobile Alabama.
What Is Hospice Care At Home?
Hospice is a philosophy of care that is holistic and covers the patient as well as caretakers. Hospice provides individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a healthcare facility, like The Retreat hospice care center in Mobile Alabama. The goal is to assist patients to live the last stage of their lives with dignity. The focus is on comfort rather than treatment.
Hospice services performed in patient’s homes by skilled nurses, therapists, aides, chaplains and social workers.
- Regular home visits from NP & RN
- Aide visits (up to 5 days per week)
- Regular visits from Social Worker & Chaplain
- Wound care
- In-home respites offered & ECA
- DME supplies provided
Is Hospice the answer?
One way to see if you or your loved one is ready to consider hospice care is by consulting with your physician or taking our brief quiz.
In Home Hospice Care
An Individual Approach
Aide services in the home are offered up to 5 days per week as established by the case manager. Aides can provide the following services:
- Bathe patient and shampoo
- Oral care, foot care, catheter care, hair care, nail care, peri care
- Changing linens on patients beds
- Dress patient
- Transfer patient from bed to chair/chair to bed
- Vital signs
Social workers can assess patients and families emotional and social needs, develop plans of care, provide counseling, referrals and support to meet identified needs. Social workers can provide :
- Meal Delivery Referrals
- Nursing Home Referrals
- Medical Waiver Program
- Home Sitter Services
- Bereavement offerings
- Respite Coordination
- Referrals to the Area Agency on Aging
The Retreat at Saad Hospice
Inpatient Hospice Care
The Retreat is a state of the art inpatient hospice facility in Mobile, Alabama that provides a continuous level of care for patients who are at the end of life. Specialized around the clock nursing staff ensure patients' needs are met, no matter the time of day. Each room is set up to provide a comfortable stay experience for both the patient and their loved ones. Each room has a larger hospital bed, 2 fold out couches, a balcony with rocking chairs and a full access bathroom. The Cafe at the Retreat meets the needs of the patients as well as guests by providing breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack options 7 days a week.
Is hospice for the dying only?
Hospice is a philosophy of care that is holistic, covering the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of a patient and their loved ones and caretakers. Hospice provides individuals facing terminal illness with care at home or in a healthcare facility, like The Retreat. The goal is to assist patients to live the last stage of their lives with dignity. The focus is on comfort rather than treatment.
Is Hospice the answer?
One way to see if you or your loved one is ready to consider hospice care is by consulting with your physician or taking our brief quiz.
Services provided at The Retreat are provided by:
● Nurse Practitioners (NP)
● Registered Nurses (RN)
● Licensed Practicing Nurses (LPN)
● Certified Nursing Aides (CNA)
● Medical Social Workers (MSW)
● Chaplains
If you would like to speak to someone regarding hospice care please contact the following-
● Alabama- 251-380-3810
● Mississippi- 228- 687-8164
Our state of the art Hospice Inpatient facility is located in Mobile Alabama, but is available to people from all over the coast. The facility provides an atmosphere that is both warm and family centric and doesn't have the appearance of a typical medical facility. Take a virtual tour of the facility below through pictures and video.
FAQ's
Below is a list of frequently asked questions. For answers to questions not listed call us at (251) 343-9600 email us at [email protected]
Hospice is considered the model for holistic, compassionate care for people facing a life-limiting illness, by providing expert medical care, pain management, emotional and spiritual support tailored to the individual needs of each patient. Learn more by clicking here.
If you or your loved one has been diagnosed with a terminal condition or prognosis, with six months or less life expectancy, you might qualify for hospice care. Take our helpful quiz by clicking this link: Hospice Quiz
Hospice care is a benefit covered under medicare, medicaid, and private insurance. This covers hospice care in the home or the inpatient unit, certain needed supplies and medical equipment and visits from staff including nurses, CNAs, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers
Our volunteers have many roles in hospice. We allow ...
Home health is geared toward improving your condition with aggressive medical treatment that can include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and CNA visits. Hospice care is based on a holistic care model where emotional, spiritual, and physical comfort is the goal of the care team. Hospice provides therapy services as well as weekly nursing, CNA visits, social work, chaplain and volunteer and bereavement services. Hospice care also covers the cost of DME/medical supplies and disease-specific and comfort medication.
- Routine Home Care
- General Inpatient Care
- Respite Care
- Continuous Care