Compassionate Hospice Services in Maywood, Illinois

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.

Comprehensive Care Options for Maywood Residents

Our hospice program delivers a full complement of services to Maywood patients and their families:

  • Professional Medical Oversight – Experienced nurses work closely with your doctor to ease pain, control symptoms like shortness of breath or nausea, and maintain the best possible comfort level
  • Emotional and Psychological Support – Trained counselors and social workers guide patients and family members through anxiety, grief, and the emotional weight of terminal illness
  • Spiritual Counseling Across All Traditions – Chaplains provide faith-based comfort, meditation, prayer, or simply a caring presence that respects your personal beliefs
  • Daily Living Assistance – Certified home health aides offer dignified help with washing, dressing, eating, and moving safely around your Maywood home
  • No-Cost Equipment and Supplies – We deliver hospital beds, oxygen systems, mobility aids, wound care materials, and other medical necessities directly to your door
  • Around-the-Clock Nurse Access – A qualified nurse remains available by phone at all hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

Beginning Your Hospice Journey in Maywood

Starting hospice care in your Maywood home follows an uncomplicated process:

  1.  Connect with Our Team – Phone 847-777-8888 at any hour (we answer calls 24/7) or email info@mylifechoice.org to arrange a free consultation and get answers to your questions.
  2.  Receive a Home Assessment – One of our registered nurses visits your residence to evaluate your loved one's medical needs, review current medications and symptoms, and discuss your family's goals for care.
  3.  Establish Your Care Plan – Working together, we create a comprehensive Plan of Care that addresses symptom management, emotional support needs, spiritual preferences, and practical assistance for family caregivers.
  4.  Begin Services Without Delay – Once your family approves the plan, our nurses, aides, social workers, and chaplains start making regular visits. We coordinate with all existing medical providers and modify services as circumstances evolve.

Why Maywood Families Partner with LifeChoice

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.

A Closer Look at Hospice Care in 

Maywood

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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Over 1000 Lives Touched – See What Families Have to Say

“I cannot express strongly enough how grateful my family and I are for the support and care my father received while in hospice care. The nurse Sahyan Perez was...” Show more

Jessica Cowin

“I would like to thank Pamela and the life choice staff far providing excellent care for our loved one! They are absolutely kind and highly effective at providi...” Show more

Tanika Brown

“LifeChoice took great care of my father. Their team was communicative, reliable and supportive during a very difficult time. Their social worker Sara and...” Show more

Maggie Maxwell

“You hear many things about how wonderful Hospice can be but to experience it first hand and have an experience like this is a something else all together. Life..." Show more

Gail Wilson

“The LifeChoice team was very attentive and professional during our time we needed the help the most. They covered a full range of offerings to help care for our....” Show more

Nick Haehn

“My experience with LifeChoice has truly been a blessing. Having lost my mother in January and having to take on the role as full time caregiver for my father who....” Show more

Nathan Tutt

We had such a wonder experience with Betty, the CNA assigned to my mother. She is such a kind soul and was so helpful to my mom and my family. My mom ...” Show more

Lisa Comastro

“My Dad received excellent care from LifeChoices and it made my Dad's last months more comfortable and more dignified. I especially want to thank the nurse...” Show more

Michael Livshutz

“I want to give a big thank you to Sara, Dorian, Mariam, Rachel, Alex and Aleks and anyone else I might have forgotten. The entire team took exceptional...” Show more

Kathy Brush

“We just lost my father-in-law. Life choice gave us RN Marina and a lovely pastor (with purple hair 💜)... Marina loved gently on all of us while keeping a prof...” Show more

Jamie Nagy

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