
Sylvan Lake families often worry that choosing hospice means abandoning hope, but the opposite is true—it means hoping for comfort, connection, and quality time instead of cure. LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care has helped northern Illinois residents reframe this difficult decision since 2012, showing thousands of families that hospice opens doors to meaningful experiences at home. We provide the medical management that keeps symptoms under control while giving families freedom to focus on conversations, comfort, and closure. Our teams understand that Sylvan Lake residents value personalized attention, which is why we take time to learn each patient's story, preferences, and goals before implementing any care plan.
Sylvan Lake residents benefit from our complete hospice care services:


Many Sylvan Lake families tell us they wish they'd started hospice sooner after experiencing how much it improved their situation. Our 98% satisfaction rate and 4.9-star rating reflect this common sentiment—families discover that hospice provides relief, support, and practical help they desperately needed. We maintain ACHC accreditation and Medicare certification, and our quality score of 80 out of 100 places us well above the 67-point national average, demonstrating our ability to deliver exceptional clinical care alongside compassionate family support.
Over 15 years of serving Illinois communities have taught us that the best hospice care combines medical knowledge with human understanding. Our professionals stay accessible at 847-777-8888 every hour of the day and night, ensuring Sylvan Lake families can reach someone who truly cares whenever symptoms worsen, questions arise, or they simply need reassurance. We believe every family deserves end-of-life care that honors their loved one's wishes, maintains their comfort, and creates space for the precious moments that become treasured memories after loss.

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