Alacare Home Health & Hospice is dedicated to providing patients with the highest level of care available in thebest environment–the patient’s own home. Founded in 1970 by Charles D. Beard, Jr., the agency is still owned and operated by the Beard family today. Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, and with branch offices covering almost every county in the state, Alacare Home Health and Hospice is Alabama’s oldest and largest family owned, Medicare-certified home health agency. Alacare Home Health & Hospice: We’re the people who care for you.