
When a loved one faces a life-limiting illness, families in Merrionette Park need compassionate support close to home. LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care delivers personalized end-of-life care throughout this close-knit Cook County community and the surrounding south Chicago suburbs. Our experienced team brings medical expertise, emotional guidance, and spiritual comfort directly to your residence, allowing patients to spend their final days surrounded by familiar faces and cherished memories. Since 2012, we've been helping Illinois families navigate this difficult journey with grace, respect, and genuine human connection at every turn.
Our hospice team provides Merrionette Park residents with a full spectrum of care options tailored to each patient's unique situation:


Bringing hospice services into your Merrionette Park home happens quickly and without hassle:
Making the decision to begin hospice care takes courage and love. Families throughout Merrionette Park turn to LifeChoice because we treat every patient like a member of our own family. Our approach goes beyond clinical care—we see the whole person, honor their life story, and support everyone affected by their illness. Since our founding by registered nurse Alex Roshko, we've maintained an impressive 98% satisfaction rate among the families we serve. Our quality score of 80 out of 100 surpasses the national average by a significant margin.
We hold full accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care and Medicare certification, giving you confidence that we follow the highest standards. Our interdisciplinary team includes doctors, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and home health aides who work together to address physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. For veterans living in Merrionette Park, we provide specialized services through the We Honor Veterans program. Bereavement counseling continues for up to 13 months after loss, ensuring ongoing support through grief.

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