
Burbank families pride themselves on self-sufficiency, attempting to handle terminal illness entirely independently until sudden crises prove they cannot manage alone after all. They struggle through weeks of escalating problems refusing to request assistance, then call desperately at midnight when situations become unmanageable. This pattern of crisis intervention prevents the gradual support building that makes home-based terminal care actually sustainable. LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care encourages Cook County residents toward proactive help-seeking before situations become desperate emergencies. Since 2012, we've supported thousands of fiercely independent households learning that requesting assistance early prevents the midnight crises making everything harder.
Burbank families prevent emergencies through these anticipatory hospice services:


Burbank families switching from crisis management to proactive support consistently report dramatically reduced stress and better outcomes. Client satisfaction reaches 98 families out of every 100 once they started requesting help early rather than waiting for desperation. Ratings from actual households average 4.9 stars from families who learned that early intervention prevents midnight emergencies. Our credentials include ACHC accreditation and Medicare certification, while performance assessments place us at 80 points versus the benchmark of 67.
Supporting Illinois families for over 15 years taught us that fierce independence becomes dangerous when it prevents requesting assistance until situations become unmanageable. Our staff answers at 847-777-8888 continuously because Burbank residents eventually need us desperately, but we'd rather help proactively before crises develop. We encourage families to request support when problems are small and manageable rather than waiting until midnight panic when everything feels impossible, recognizing that early intervention prevents the desperate emergencies making terminal care traumatic rather than peaceful.

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Burbank
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Hospice care is typically recommended for individuals with a life-limiting illness and a prognosis of six months or less, should the illness run its normal course. If your loved one is experiencing frequent hospitalizations, weight loss, declining function, or increasing need for care, they may qualify. LifeChoice offers free consultations throughout Chicago and the Chicagoland area to help determine eligibility.

LifeChoice Hospice makes it easy to verify your loved one’s insurance coverage. We work with Medicare, Medicaid, VA benefits, and most private insurance providers. Families in Chicago and surrounding communities can contact our team for a fast and confidential eligibility check.

Not at all. While many hospice patients have cancer, hospice care also supports individuals with advanced heart disease, dementia, lung disease, kidney failure, and other serious conditions. In Chicago and nearby areas, LifeChoice provides compassionate hospice care for a wide range of diagnoses.

In most cases, hospice care can begin within 24 hours of a referral or request—sometimes even the same day. LifeChoice serves patients throughout the greater Chicago region and can quickly coordinate care at home, in nursing facilities, or in assisted living communities.

Yes. Most of the hospice care we provide across Chicago and the Chicagoland area takes place in the comfort of home. Our teams bring medical support, emotional care, and spiritual guidance directly to patients and families wherever they reside.

Hospice care is typically covered 100% by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans. Veterans may also receive coverage through the VA. At LifeChoice, we help families in and around Chicago navigate the financial aspects so they can focus on care and comfort.

Hospice care is a form of palliative care for those nearing the end of life, typically with a prognosis of six months or less. Palliative care, however, can be provided at any stage of a serious illness and alongside curative treatments. LifeChoice offers both types of care to patients across Chicago and neighboring communities.