Explore all the essentials you need to make informed decisions - from understanding hospice eligibility and services to navigating costs and personalized care options.
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.
LifeChoice Hospice is dedicated to delivering personalized, respectful end-of-life care tailored to the unique needs of each patient and their family. Serving Chicago and the surrounding Chicagoland area, we offer a full spectrum of support—medical, emotional, spiritual, and practical—while honoring each patient’s values and life story.
Yes, all of our hospice professionals are fully licensed and meet or exceed all regulatory and certification requirements. Our team includes registered nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides, and counselors—each trained in end-of-life care.
Our administrative offices operate during standard business hours, but hospice care is available 24/7. Our on-call nurses and care team members are always accessible for urgent needs, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Getting started is simple. You can call us directly, or ask your physician or hospital to refer you. Our team will guide you through the process, including checking insurance eligibility and arranging an in-home or virtual assessment. We serve patients across Chicago and the entire Chicagoland area.
We do our best to honor requests for specific team members whenever possible. Continuity of care is important to us, and we work hard to match patients with caregivers they trust and feel comfortable with.
LifeChoice Hospice has been providing compassionate care for over a decade, with deep roots in the Chicago community. Our team brings years of collective experience in end-of-life support.
We consistently receive high satisfaction scores from the families we serve. Most of our referrals come from word of mouth, and many families express gratitude for our attentive, empathetic care. Feedback from patients and families in the Chicagoland area helps us continually improve our services.
Hospice care focuses on relieving a wide range of physical symptoms such as pain, shortness of breath, fatigue, nausea, constipation, and loss of appetite. At LifeChoice, we tailor symptom management to each patient's needs, ensuring maximum comfort at home—whether in Chicago, the suburbs, or nearby communities.
Yes. LifeChoice Hospice provides necessary medical equipment such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, oxygen, walkers, and other supplies directly to the patient’s home. This service is available across Chicago and the greater Chicagoland area at no additional cost to the family.
Nurse visits are based on the patient's condition and care plan. Typically, a nurse visits several times a week, but visits may increase if the patient’s needs change. Our care team also offers 24/7 support throughout Chicago and surrounding areas.
Absolutely. Our hospice aides assist with personal care tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and hygiene—ensuring patients feel clean, comfortable, and dignified in their home setting.
Yes. LifeChoice provides medications needed for pain and symptom control. These medications are delivered to the home and included in the patient’s care plan at no additional cost to the family.
Yes. Our nursing team is available 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays. If something changes or you need support, a nurse can provide guidance over the phone or visit in person if necessary—anywhere in the Chicago and Chicagoland area.
Yes. Hospice is often a compassionate choice for patients with advanced dementia. Our team has experience supporting individuals with cognitive decline and understands how to provide comfort and dignity throughout the disease’s final stages.
A dedicated team—including a hospice nurse, physician, and aide—manages the patient’s physical care. They monitor symptoms, adjust care plans as needed, and keep the family informed and supported.
If symptoms worsen or change unexpectedly, our team responds quickly. We adjust medications, increase visit frequency, or send staff immediately if needed—day or night, anywhere in or near Chicago.
Yes. Our team provides help with movement and mobility, including transfers, repositioning, and walking assistance when appropriate. We also supply equipment such as walkers and safety aids to prevent falls.
LifeChoice Hospice provides compassionate emotional support through trained social workers, chaplains, and counselors. We help patients in Chicago and surrounding areas cope with fear, sadness, anxiety, or isolation - ensuring they feel heard, respected, and never alone.
Families receive emotional guidance through counseling, education, and one-on-one support. Whether you're in the city or a nearby suburb, our team is here to help you process emotions, prepare for what’s ahead, and find stability during an uncertain time.
Yes. LifeChoice offers bereavement services for up to 13 months after a loss. Families in the Chicagoland area can access grief counseling, support groups, and memorial programs to help navigate the healing process at their own pace.
Absolutely. Our care coordinators are available to speak with you and your family—by phone, video call, or in person—to explain what hospice care is, what it involves, and how it can support everyone involved.
Yes. Licensed social workers are a key part of our hospice team and visit regularly to provide emotional support, address concerns, and help families with planning, resources, and communication.
Anxiety is treated through a combination of emotional counseling, calming techniques, and—if needed—medication. Our goal is to ease distress and create a peaceful environment for patients and families throughout the Chicago area.
Yes. Caregivers receive emotional support through counseling, education, and regular check-ins. We understand the emotional toll of caregiving and are committed to supporting you as you care for your loved one.
Yes. Our team provides age - appropriate support to children and teens who are coping with a loved one’s serious illness or loss. We help families communicate openly and offer resources to guide children through grief.
Definitely. Emotional support services are available by phone or secure video, making it easy to connect with a counselor or social worker - no matter where you are in Chicago or nearby communities.
Of course. Emotional support is available from day one. Whether you need guidance, reassurance, or just someone to listen, our team is here for you - right from the start.
LifeChoice offers spiritual care through trained chaplains who provide comfort, prayer, blessings, and presence—regardless of a person’s beliefs. In Chicago and nearby communities, we support patients and families in exploring meaning, purpose, or peace at the end of life.
Not at all. Our spiritual care is for everyone—religious, spiritual, agnostic, or unsure. We tailor support to each individual’s background, values, and preferences.
Yes. You can request a chaplain at any point during care. Our chaplains visit homes, facilities, and hospitals across the Chicagoland area, offering support through presence, prayer, or conversation.
Absolutely. If you have a priest, pastor, rabbi, imam, or spiritual advisor, we’ll gladly coordinate with them to ensure continuity and comfort in line with your beliefs.
It’s ongoing. You and your loved ones can receive spiritual support as often as needed—from regular visits to one-time moments of guidance or prayer.
Yes. Our chaplains can perform last rites, blessings, or other end-of-life rituals, and we can also help coordinate with a faith leader from your tradition to ensure appropriate spiritual closure.
We always respect the wishes of patients and families. If someone prefers not to receive spiritual care, we fully honor that choice without question or pressure.
Yes. LifeChoice chaplains are experienced, credentialed, and trained in hospice and interfaith care. They’re equipped to support people from all walks of life with empathy, respect, and understanding.
Definitely. Many patients and families find that spiritual conversations and presence help reduce fear, ease anxiety, and bring a sense of peace—especially near the end of life.
Spirituality often becomes more significant at life’s end. Whether through religion, personal reflection, or a search for meaning, spiritual care helps people feel connected, valued, and supported during one of life’s most sacred transitions.
Yes. LifeChoice Hospice has extensive experience supporting veterans throughout Chicago and the surrounding Chicagoland area. We understand the physical, emotional, and psychological effects of military service, and we tailor our care to reflect that.
Absolutely. Veterans often have unique needs, and our team provides personalized support—from trauma-informed care to recognition ceremonies that honor their service and sacrifice.
Simply reach out to our team. We’ll review your loved one’s service history and current condition to determine what support and services are available, including any veteran-focused care options.
Yes. LifeChoice provides care wherever the veteran feels most comfortable—at home, in a nursing facility, or in another residence across the Chicagoland area.
Our support includes pain and symptom management, emotional counseling, spiritual care, and personalized tributes like pinning ceremonies, memorials, and bedside salutes to honor their legacy.
Yes. Many of our team members are veterans themselves or have undergone specialized training to recognize and respond to the unique needs of those who served.
We can assist families with accessing military records when needed for care planning, service recognition, or additional support options.
Definitely. Families receive emotional, spiritual, and grief support before, during, and after a loved one’s time in our care—because their sacrifice matters too.
Most hospice services, including those tailored for veterans, are fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance. We’ll help you navigate coverage details to ensure there are no surprises.
LifeChoice proudly participates in the We Honor Veterans program—a national initiative that helps hospice teams provide respectful, meaningful care to veterans. Through this program, we ensure each veteran is honored in life and remembered with dignity.
Yes. LifeChoice Hospice proudly serves patients across the entire Chicagoland area, including both the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs.
We provide care in multiple counties throughout Northern Illinois, including Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, Kane, McHenry, and others. Contact us to confirm service availability in your specific area.
Absolutely. Many of our patients receive hospice care in the comfort of their own homes, where we deliver personalized support and medical oversight.
Yes. We coordinate care with nursing homes, assisted living communities, and long-term care facilities throughout Chicago and neighboring counties.
We do. Our admissions team is available evenings and weekends to ensure patients can receive timely care, even outside traditional hours.
Yes. In addition to urban and suburban communities, we extend our services to rural areas surrounding Chicagoland, depending on location and staff availability.
If you or your loved one moves within our service area, we’ll continue care without interruption. If you're relocating outside the area, we’ll help coordinate a smooth transition to a trusted hospice provider near your new location.
