
LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care provides expert end-of-life support to North Riverside families throughout Cook County with home-based hospice services focused on comfort and compassion. Our skilled medical team delivers individualized care that honors each patient's personal values and wishes while supporting loved ones during challenging times. Since our founding in 2012, we have guided thousands of Illinois families through terminal illness with personalized attention that goes beyond medical treatment. North Riverside residents benefit from our commitment to making every moment meaningful while ensuring dignity and peace.
Our comprehensive North Riverside hospice offerings include:


1. Free Initial Consultation Contact our team at 847-777-8888 to discuss your family's hospice care needs and concerns. Our North Riverside specialists are available every hour of every day.
2. Comprehensive Home Assessment A hospice doctor and clinical nurse visit your North Riverside residence to evaluate symptoms, review medical records, and coordinate with your primary care physician.
3. Tailored Care Plan Creation Our interdisciplinary team develops a detailed care strategy addressing pain control, emotional wellness, spiritual comfort, and family-specific preferences and goals.
4. Professional Team Introduction Meet your assigned North Riverside hospice professionals - nurses, personal care assistants, counselors, chaplains, and volunteers - who become your care partners.
5. Full Service Implementation All hospice care begins immediately, including medical supply delivery, prescription management, and 24/7 emergency response system activation for complete peace of mind.
North Riverside families depend on LifeChoice because we deliver exceptional medical expertise combined with genuine human connection in every interaction. Our agency holds full Medicare certification and ACHC accreditation while consistently achieving a 98% family satisfaction rating across all services. We maintain a quality performance score of 80 out of 100, substantially exceeding the national hospice average of 67.
Our founder, registered nurse Alex Roshko, created LifeChoice after experiencing firsthand the need for more personalized, attentive hospice care during his grandfather's final chapter. North Riverside families value our rapid response times, individualized care approaches, and the confidence that comes from having experienced medical professionals available every minute of every day. We remain committed to walking alongside families throughout their hospice experience, providing unwavering support during life's most precious and difficult moments.

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