Hospice Care in Melrose Park, Illinois | LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care

Melrose Park residents seeking quality hospice and palliative care services find experienced support through LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care's comprehensive home-based programs. Our compassionate professionals deliver specialized medical care, emotional counseling, and spiritual comfort directly in your family's home environment. As a highly-rated Cook County hospice provider with a proven track record of excellence, we help Melrose Park families navigate end-of-life challenges with dignity, respect, and the personalized attention every person deserves during this important time.

Melrose Park Hospice Services Through LifeChoice

LifeChoice provides comprehensive hospice care addressing the complete needs of Melrose Park patients and their families:

  • Integrated Pain and Symptom Relief - Skilled medical professionals coordinate with your physician to develop effective comfort measures and medication protocols for optimal quality of life
  • Professional Personal Care - Trained home health aides provide gentle assistance with bathing, grooming, mobility, and daily activities while maintaining patient dignity and independence
  • Home Medical Equipment Services - Prompt delivery and professional maintenance of hospital beds, oxygen systems, wound care materials, and assistive devices to your Melrose Park residence
  • Individual and Family Counseling - Licensed social workers offer emotional support, coping strategies, and grief guidance for patients and loved ones throughout the hospice experience
  • Customized Spiritual Care - Chaplains and spiritual counselors provide prayer, religious ceremonies, and comfort that respects your personal faith traditions and cultural values
  • Comprehensive Veteran Services - Specialized military support including VA benefits coordination, honor ceremonies, and connections to veteran peer networks and community organizations
  • Continuous Medical Availability - Professional clinical staff accessible around the clock for symptom emergencies, medication questions, and urgent care needs

Starting Hospice Care in Melrose Park

LifeChoice makes beginning hospice services comfortable and straightforward for Melrose Park families:

  1. Expert Consultation - Speak with our knowledgeable care coordinators at 847-777-8888 or info@mylifechoice.org to discuss your loved one's health situation and learn about hospice benefits.
  2. Complete Home Assessment - Our experienced clinical team conducts a thorough, complimentary evaluation at your Melrose Park home to understand your specific needs and explain all available services.
  3. Physician Partnership - We collaborate directly with your current medical providers to ensure coordinated care transitions and handle all required hospice enrollment documentation and certifications.
  4. Individualized Care Planning - Working closely with your family, we develop a personalized approach addressing medical requirements, emotional support needs, and spiritual care preferences.
  5. Professional Team Assignment - Your dedicated nurses, social workers, chaplains, and support staff begin providing consistent, reliable care services immediately.
  6. Comprehensive Care Delivery - Regular home visits, medication management, equipment coordination, family education, and 24/7 emergency support ensure complete comfort and assistance for your Melrose Park household.

Melrose Park's Preferred Hospice Choice

Melrose Park families select LifeChoice because we consistently deliver both superior clinical outcomes and compassionate personal care. Our impressive quality ranking of 80 out of 100 from Hospice Analytics - well above the national benchmark - combined with our outstanding 98% family satisfaction rate demonstrates our unwavering commitment to excellence in every aspect of hospice service delivery.

Our foundation rests on personal experience and professional dedication. Founder Alex Roshko, a registered nurse, established LifeChoice after recognizing the need for more attentive, patient-centered hospice care during his grandfather's experience in 2011. This personal mission continues to guide our approach today. Our membership in the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization ensures we stay current with industry best practices, while our Medicare certification guarantees compliance with federal quality standards. Melrose Park residents receive care from a team that treats each patient like family, combining the expertise of seasoned professionals with the warmth and dedication that brings true comfort during life's most meaningful moments.

A Closer Look at Hospice Care in 

Melrose Park

With more than 600 lives touched, LifeChoice continues to provide trusted care in 

Melrose Park

 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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