
South Chicago Heights families experiencing end-of-life challenges discover compassionate hospice and palliative care through LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care's dedicated home-based services. Our skilled interdisciplinary team specializes in delivering expert medical care, emotional guidance, and spiritual support where patients feel most secure and loved. With a proven track record serving Cook County communities for over 15 years and maintaining an exceptional 98% family satisfaction rate, we provide South Chicago Heights residents with both clinical excellence and the heartfelt compassion that brings comfort during life's most profound journey.
LifeChoice offers integrated hospice services that address the complete spectrum of comfort and support needs for South Chicago Heights patients and families:
Emergency Clinical Response - Trained medical professionals available 24 hours daily to address urgent pain management, symptom changes, and family concerns
LifeChoice provides a caring, comprehensive approach to beginning hospice services in South Chicago Heights:


South Chicago Heights residents trust LifeChoice because we deliver measurable quality combined with genuine, personalized attention. Our national quality ranking of 80 out of 100 from Hospice Analytics - significantly above the industry average of 67 - demonstrates our commitment to superior clinical outcomes and family satisfaction across all service areas.
Founded by registered nurse Alex Roshko in 2012 after witnessing gaps in his grandfather's hospice experience, LifeChoice was built on the principle of providing deeply human, patient-centered care that every family deserves. Our Medicare certification since 2019 and rigorous accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care guarantee compliance with federal quality standards. With thousands of families guided through terminal illness challenges and an outstanding 4.9 out of 5-star rating, South Chicago Heights families receive care from a team that combines professional expertise with genuine compassion, ensuring comprehensive support and the confidence that comes from knowing no one faces the end of life alone.

With more than 600 lives touched, LifeChoice continues to provide trusted care in
South Chicago Heights
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.