Shepherd’s Cove Hospice

12/16/2025

Gamecock pride is strong at Shepherd’s Cove today! Many of our team are proud JSU alumni and supporters cheering on the Gamecocks in the Veterans Bowl against Troy University. We may be missing a few folks in the photos, but trust us, the JSU representation runs deep.

As always, we support all Alabama football teams. Full disclosure, this spirit day was organized by our marketing director, who believes morale increases 87 percent when jeans are involved.

Go Gamecocks!

12/16/2025

We are incredibly grateful to our amazing team of caregivers, who put their hearts into every patient and family, and to the Shepherd's Cove Foundation for always working to ensure we can focus on direct patient care.

When a 52-year-old husband and father came into our care, he was facing more than a terminal diagnosis. He was living with advanced esophageal cancer, severe unmanaged pain, and the emotional weight of knowing his time with his young family was limited. To make matters even more heartbreaking, he had been turned away by another hospice provider, leaving him and his spouse feeling defeated and alone. During the initial admission visit, both were tearful, seeking hope, comfort, and compassion in a moment that felt overwhelmingly heavy.

Thanks to the generosity of our community and the support of grants, Shepherd’s Cove was able to step in and provide the compassionate, comprehensive care he needed. Because of this support, we never have to turn patients away based on financial limitations or complex care needs. Instead, we are empowered to meet each family with open arms and a full range of services that prioritize dignity and quality of life.

Our team quickly responded with a personalized pain management plan that brought his suffering under control. We supported his nutritional needs through tube feedings and provided essential medical equipment, including oxygen, a hospital bed, a wheelchair, and a walker to help ease his physical burdens.

Because of the care he received, he was able to spend his final days surrounded by his wife and young children, with his pain eased and his spirit at peace. He shared his gratitude with the care team, reminding us that dignity in dying is just as important as comfort in living.

This level of care is only possible because of the heart behind a nonprofit hospice model. Through the ongoing support of grants, donors, and our foundation, we are able to say yes when others say no. We are able to go the extra mile, provide critical resources, and meet families where they are with no barriers to care. That is the power of community-supported hospice.

Admission Nurse Jessica Knott reflected on the experience: "Being able to walk into a situation that felt hopeless for this family and bring relief, comfort, and dignity—it’s why I do this work. It was an honor to be there for them when they needed someone most."

This story is more than a single moment of care. It is a testament to what is possible when compassionate professionals are supported by a mission-driven organization and a generous community. Hospice care is not about giving up. It is about showing up, offering peace, and honoring life’s final chapter with tenderness, presence, and love.

"Being able to walk into a situation that felt hopeless for this family and bring relief, comfort, and dignity—it’s why I do this work. It was an honor to be there for them when they needed someone most." -Jessica Knott

As the year comes to a close, we invite you to give so that no family in our community faces loss without support. You can be a part of the impact today by giving comfort and support when it matters most.

https://www.classy.org/give/591944/ #!/donation/checkout

12/11/2025

The Alder Springs Singers are back today to bless us with more carols and hymns.

(They may have convinced our Foundation Director, Emily Sims, to sing with them today. Mothers have a way of doing that with love.)

12/11/2025

Tuesday night’s Lights of Love was a gentle reminder that even in a bustling world, there is still space for quiet moments of remembrance. This aerial view of our luminary garden, glowing softly against the backdrop of Albertville, captures that beautiful juxtaposition. Grief and loss continue long after goodbye, but so can joy, connection, and the light we carry forward.

Families spent time in the chapel, visited with Santa, and took part in meaningful memorial activities, each moment honoring the lives that shape us long after they are gone. The luminaries in the field represent the lives we humbly served this past year; their stories are never forgotten.

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible volunteers who painstakingly placed each luminary and those who served throughout the evening. Your dedication made this sacred night possible. And a very special thank you to Chris Flores, who dropped everything to capture this stunning drone footage, giving us a way to share the beauty and serenity of this moment with our community.

May these lights remind us that love continues, even in the quiet places.

📸: CF Media

12/09/2025

Lights of Love has started off with a jingle! Thank you to the Alder Springs Singers for leading our carols tonight!

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we are grateful for the families who trust us during some of life’s most tender moments, and for the team who serves with compassion and dignity every day.

From all of us at Shepherd’s Cove Hospice, we wish you a peaceful and meaningful Thanksgiving.

11/19/2025

Lights of Love is a meaningful way to pause and honor the ones we cherish during the holiday season. Join us on December 9, 2025, from 4:30–6:30 PM for an evening of remembrance featuring cookies, photos with Santa, memorial activities, luminaries, and more.

Memorial options are now available for purchase at www.sclightsoflove.com

By participating, you’re not only paying tribute to your loved one, you’re also supporting compassionate, individualized care for those facing end-of-life challenges through the Shepherd’s Cove Foundation.

11/17/2025

Join us for breakfast and our Activity Garden Ribbon Cutting tomorrow!

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11/11/2025

Update (2:12pm): Phone lines are back up.

ATTENTION:
We regret to inform you that the phones & fax lines at our facility are currently down. While we are working to resolve the issue, they may be down for a while.

Patients and families: Please call 256.302.3391

Referrals/Physicians: Please contact your liaison.

Thank you!

11/11/2025

Today, we pause with deep gratitude to honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Through our We Honor Veterans program, Shepherd’s Cove Hospice has the privilege of walking beside these heroes in their final chapter, listening to their stories, offering comfort, and saying the words they so deeply deserve to hear: thank you.

Your courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. 💙❤️

11/10/2025

Hospice isn’t just for the final days; it’s for living fully in the time that remains.