
Starks residents navigating life-limiting illness need a hospice provider who combines medical expertise with genuine compassion and respect. LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care has served families throughout northern Illinois since 2012, bringing specialized end-of-life support directly into patients' homes. We create individualized care strategies that address not only physical symptoms but also the emotional and spiritual dimensions of terminal illness. Our interdisciplinary teams work collaboratively with Starks families to ensure every patient experiences comfort, dignity, and quality time with those who matter most during their final journey.
Starks families benefit from our full spectrum of hospice services:


Our reputation among Starks families reflects consistent delivery of high-quality, compassionate hospice care. We've achieved a 98% satisfaction rate and 4.9-star rating from families who experienced our services during their most difficult times. LifeChoice maintains full ACHC accreditation alongside Medicare certification, and our quality score of 80 out of 100 substantially exceeds the 67-point national average, demonstrating our commitment to outstanding patient outcomes and family satisfaction.
Since our founding over 15 years ago, we've helped thousands of Illinois families find comfort and confidence during terminal illness. Our hospice professionals remain available at 847-777-8888 every hour of the day and night, ready to address urgent needs, answer questions, or provide reassurance when Starks families need someone who truly cares. We believe hospice care must blend clinical excellence with heartfelt empathy, supporting not just patients but entire family units with the medical expertise, emotional guidance, and compassionate presence that helps everyone navigate this sacred journey with dignity and peace.

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