
Winthrop Harbor families attempting to provide end-of-life care without professional help frequently discover that love and determination aren't enough when facing complex medical needs. LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care has served Lake County residents since 2012, providing the specialized knowledge and clinical skills that families simply cannot develop overnight during terminal illness. We understand that watching someone decline creates desperate desires to help, yet most caregivers lack training in pain management, wound care, medication administration, and recognizing dangerous symptoms. Our experienced teams bring this expertise directly into Winthrop Harbor homes, teaching families what they need to know while handling medical complexities that require professional intervention.
Winthrop Harbor residents access these complete hospice services through LifeChoice:


Winthrop Harbor families consistently express relief once they realize they don't have to figure everything out alone. Our 98% satisfaction rate and 4.9-star rating come from households who discovered that accepting professional help doesn't mean failing their loved one—it means getting them the expert care they deserve. We carry ACHC accreditation and Medicare certification, and our quality score of 80 out of 100 demonstrates performance considerably above the 67-point national average.
Over 15 years serving Illinois communities, we've seen too many families exhaust themselves trying to become instant medical experts during crisis situations. Our professionals respond to calls at 847-777-8888 every hour because we know medical questions and symptoms don't accommodate learning curves. We're dedicated to providing Winthrop Harbor families with the clinical expertise, practical training, and ongoing support that makes home-based end-of-life care safe and sustainable—acknowledging that while families provide irreplaceable emotional support, certain medical needs require professional knowledge that comes only through years of specialized training and experience.

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