
Skokie families navigating terminal illness deserve hospice care that combines medical skill with heartfelt compassion. LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care serves this diverse Cook County village of over 67,000 residents, located 15 miles north of downtown Chicago. With roots stretching back to 1834, Skokie has grown into a vibrant community where families from many backgrounds build their lives together. When serious illness enters your household, our team brings complete hospice support directly to your door, enabling patients to spend their remaining time in the comfort and familiarity of home rather than in institutional settings.
LifeChoice delivers comprehensive end-of-life care throughout Skokie through these core services:


Beginning hospice services in your Skokie home involves these straightforward actions:
Families throughout Skokie turn to us during their most vulnerable moments because consistency matters. We've served northern Illinois since 2012, earning trust one family at a time through our unwavering commitment to personalized attention. Unlike larger agencies where patients become numbers, we remember names, preferences, and stories—treating each person as the unique individual they are.
Performance data validates what families experience firsthand: 98 out of every 100 families express satisfaction with our services, while our quality score of 80 stands well above the industry average of 67. We hold both Accreditation Commission for Health Care accreditation and Medicare certification, meeting strict professional benchmarks. Our collaborative team—physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers—addresses physical symptoms, emotional struggles, and spiritual questions together rather than in isolation. Veterans living in Skokie receive specialized attention through our We Honor Veterans program, which provides appropriate recognition and addresses service-related needs. Bereavement counseling remains available for 13 months after loss, ensuring families receive ongoing support as they grieve.

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