Home Health - Whitfield Regional Hospital
Home Health Agency • Chickasaw, AL • Since 1953
About
Whitfield Regional Hospital (Demopolis, AL) is a privately held health system within the Tombigbee Healthcare Authority, part of UAB Health System. It offers a range of services across hospital and home health care, with a focus on affordable, quality care and personalized treatment plans. Key details: - Location: Demopolis, Alabama - Founded: 1953; originated as Whitfield Memorial Hospital - Services: Hospital-based care and home health services; tele-ICU programs; hospitalist program (since 2018) - Workforce: 27 employees; notable leaders include Director of Finance and Home Health Director - Web presence: Website traffic around 1,484 monthly visits; bounce rate 0.6%; pages/visit 2.3 - Notable: Member of UAB Health System network; emphasizes cost-effective care and patient-centered planning Relevance to “Home Health - Whitfield Regional Hospital Chickasaw”: The page indicates Whitfield Regional Hospital operates a Home Health division and is connected to broader UAB-affiliated services. If you’re seeking home health services, contact the Home Health Director (listed as Jessica Mitchell Allen) or the hospital’s main line for referrals and program details.
Clinic Type
Home Health Agency
Address
Whitfield Regional Hospital Campus (Home Health Agency is part of WRH)
Phone
334-289-4000
healthcare41@bellsouth.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Home health care is covered by Medicare and most other private insurances on a case-by-case basis. Medicaid will pay a reduced rate for personal care assistance. Most health plans cover the cost of home health care, but individual plan conditions apply. Contact the agency or your insurance company for confirmation.
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FAQs
Who can receive Home Health services?
Patients in need of skilled nursing, therapies, or home health aide services who meet Medicare/private insurance criteria.
Is home health care Medicare-certified?
Yes, the agency is Medicare-certified and accepts Medicare for approved services.
What Does it Cost?
Home health care is covered by Medicare and most other private insurances on a case-by-case basis. Medicaid will pay a reduced rate for personal care assistance. Getting care from a home health agency that is Medicare-certified can reduce out-of-pocket costs. The Medicare-certified home health agency agrees to accept payment from Medicare and only what Medicare approves to pay for services. Although most health plans will cover the cost of home health care, you will need to make sure you meet the requirements and conditions in order to qualify. Most health plans cover the cost of home health care. However, each plan may have certain conditions or criteria that must be met in order to qualify. If you are interested in learning more or finding out if you are covered, please contact your insurance company or our agency. We will be happy to contact your insurance company for you.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- SeniorCare.com, SeniorAdvice.com, and SeniorHealthDatabase.com: 2.5/5.0 and 2/5 stars (hospital-level data) (0 public reviews specifically for the Home Health agency on certain platforms)
Patients praise
- Some patients express satisfaction with specific doctors and staff members
- Reports of professional and courteous treatment in certain clinical interactions
- Facility has initiatives focused on improving patient experience
Common complaints
- Reports of staff being viewed as incompetent or inexperienced
- Concerns about communication and discharge processes in hospital settings
- Some lower patient recommendation ratings for the hospital facility
"Is it not the staff which makes or break any establishment. The staff here seem to be incompetent or inexperienced... I wouldn't take my dog to this hospital."
— SeniorCare.com (Hospital review)"This is my first visit, everyone is very sweet and answer all your questions on point, I’m so happy with my doctor and the staff members."
— Healthgrades (Hospital review)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Spotlight on Greene, Hale, Marengo & Sumter Counties: Healthcare — Jun 29, 2026
- Notice of Data Security Incident - Whitfield Hospital — Aug 12, 2025
- Rep. Sewell Hosts Rural Health Roundtable in Demopolis During National Public Health Week - Press Releases - U.S. Congresswoman Terri Sewell — Apr 8, 2026
- Congresswoman Terri Sewell brings rural health care concerns to forefront during Demopolis roundtable — Apr 9, 2026
- Whitfield Regional Hospital names interim CEO — Jun 29, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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