
Families in Maywood face difficult decisions when a loved one receives a terminal diagnosis. LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care stands ready to help residents of this historic Cook County village navigate end-of-life care with skill and sensitivity. Known as the "Village of Eternal Light" and located less than 15 miles west of downtown Chicago along the Des Plaines River, Maywood has a rich heritage of service and community strength. Our hospice team honors that legacy by bringing exceptional care directly to patients' homes, ensuring they can spend precious final days surrounded by family in familiar settings. For over 15 years, we've provided Illinois families with medical support, emotional comfort, and spiritual guidance when they need it most.
Our hospice program delivers a full complement of services to Maywood patients and their families:


Starting hospice care in your Maywood home follows an uncomplicated process:
Deciding to pursue hospice care takes both courage and compassion. Maywood residents choose LifeChoice because we deliver clinical excellence wrapped in genuine warmth, honoring each patient's life story and supporting everyone touched by their illness. Founded by nurse Alex Roshko after recognizing deficiencies in his grandfather's hospice experience, our agency maintains a 98% family satisfaction rate built on trust and personalized attention.
We're fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care and Medicare-certified, ensuring we meet stringent quality requirements. Our Hospice Analytics score of 80 out of 100 exceeds the national average significantly, reflecting our dedication to outstanding outcomes. Our team brings together physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and trained volunteers who address every aspect of end-of-life care. Maywood's military veterans receive specialized attention through our We Honor Veterans program, which includes recognition ceremonies and support for service-related challenges. Grief counseling extends for 13 months after loss, helping families through bereavement.

With more than 600 lives touched, LifeChoice continues to provide trusted care in
Maywood
and across DuPage County. Watch our video and discover how we bring clarity, comfort, and compassion into the lives of those we serve. See what truly personalized hospice care looks like in your community.
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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.