
Families throughout Downers Grove facing life-limiting illness deserve hospice care that honors their loved one's journey while providing expert support. LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care serves this vibrant DuPage County community of over 50,000 residents, located 22 miles west of downtown Chicago. Founded in 1832 by Pierce Downer, this well-established village combines historic charm with modern amenities, offering residents award-winning schools, abundant parks, and a thriving downtown. When terminal illness affects your household, our team brings complete hospice services directly to your home, ensuring patients receive compassionate medical care, emotional support, and spiritual guidance in comfortable, familiar surroundings.
We provide Downers Grove residents with comprehensive end-of-life care through these essential offerings:


Establishing hospice care in your Downers Grove home involves these clear steps:
1. Initial Contact – Call 847-777-8888 any time (we staff our phones 24/7) or email info@mylifechoice.org for a complimentary consultation without obligation.
2. Home Evaluation – An experienced registered nurse visits your Downers Grove residence to assess the patient's medical condition, review current care, and discuss your family's goals.
3. Care Plan Creation – We work with you to build a detailed Plan of Care covering symptom control, emotional counseling, spiritual support, and practical caregiver assistance.
4. Service Implementation – When you're ready, our team begins regular home visits. Nurses, aides, social workers, and chaplains coordinate with your existing physicians, modifying care as needs change.
Your hospice provider choice profoundly impacts your loved one's final chapter. Downers Grove residents partner with us because we understand that excellent end-of-life care requires both clinical expertise and genuine human warmth. We treat each patient as a valued individual with a unique story deserving of honor and respect.
Performance speaks clearly: 98% of families report satisfaction with our services, while our quality score of 80 exceeds the national average of 67. We maintain Accreditation Commission for Health Care accreditation and Medicare certification, confirming adherence to rigorous standards. Our physicians, nurses, counselors, chaplains, and volunteers collaborate seamlessly across every dimension of care. Veterans receive specialized support through our We Honor Veterans program, while bereavement counseling continues for 13 months following loss.
Contact LifeChoice at 847-777-8888 to discuss hospice care for your Downers Grove family.

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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.