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


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

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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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.