
Terminal illness quietly rearranges Kennedy households—spouses become nurses, children become caregivers, and family relationships disappear beneath medical responsibilities nobody signed up for. LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care restores natural family roles for northern Illinois residents by taking over clinical duties that don't belong to loved ones. Since 2012, we've allowed thousands of family members to stop being amateur medical staff and return to being husbands, wives, sons, and daughters during remaining time. Our professional teams handle the healthcare so Kennedy families can simply be present as family again.
Our hospice services allow Kennedy families to step back from clinical duties:


Kennedy families tell us repeatedly that hospice gave them something unexpected—permission to stop being caregivers and start being family during final months. Our 98% satisfaction rate and 4.9-star rating come from households who reclaimed relationships they'd nearly lost to medical tasks. We hold ACHC accreditation and Medicare certification, and our quality score of 80 out of 100 exceeds the 67-point national average considerably.
Over 15 years of service have shown us that families remember final weeks based on conversations shared, not medications administered. Our team stays available at 847-777-8888 around the clock so Kennedy residents never face medical decisions alone. We're committed to protecting family bonds from the damage caregiving inflicts—letting daughters be daughters instead of wound-care specialists, letting husbands be husbands instead of medication managers, and allowing everyone to create meaningful final memories as family rather than exhausted, resentful amateur nurses.

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