Hospice Care in Lakewood, Illinois | LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care

Lakewood residents needing hospice and palliative care services can access LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care's professional in-home programs for trusted end-of-life support. Our skilled medical professionals deliver specialized comfort care directly in your residence, emphasizing patient dignity, family unity, and meaningful moments with loved ones. Serving McHenry County communities for over 15 years with a distinguished 80 out of 100 quality score from Hospice Analytics, LifeChoice brings Lakewood families both advanced clinical expertise and the personal, caring approach that makes all the difference during this sensitive journey.

Expert Hospice Services for Lakewood Residents

LifeChoice provides full-spectrum hospice care solutions specifically designed to address all aspects of comfort and support for Lakewood patients and families:

  • Advanced Pain and Symptom Management - Hospice doctors and skilled nurses coordinate with your family physicians to deliver targeted pain control and symptom relief through proven, individualized treatment approaches
  • Respectful Personal Care Assistance - Trained home health professionals offer dignified help with bathing, grooming, dressing, and daily activities while encouraging patient autonomy and personal comfort
  • Medical Equipment and Supply Coordination - Swift delivery and professional setup of necessary equipment including therapeutic beds, oxygen systems, wound management products, and mobility aids to your Lakewood home
  • Professional Counseling Services - Licensed clinical social workers provide emotional support through individual sessions and family meetings, plus bereavement services extending 13 months after your loved one's passing
  • Customized Spiritual Care - Experienced chaplains offer prayer, religious rituals, and spiritual guidance that honors your individual faith background and personal beliefs
  • Specialized Military Veteran Support - Comprehensive veteran care including VA benefits navigation, military honor ceremonies, and connections to veteran peer support networks
  • Round-the-Clock Medical Response - Professional nursing staff available around the clock for urgent health issues, prescription concerns, and emergency healthcare situations

How to Begin Hospice Care in Lakewood

LifeChoice makes starting hospice services straightforward and supportive for Lakewood families through these organized steps:

  1.  Personal Care Discussion - Call our understanding team at 847-777-8888 or contact info@mylifechoice.org to explore your family's needs and discover how hospice services can improve comfort and enhance quality of life.
  2.  Detailed Home Care Review - Our experienced clinical professionals conduct a complete, no-cost assessment at your Lakewood residence to evaluate care requirements and provide comprehensive information about all available hospice services and resources.
  3.  Healthcare Provider Collaboration - We work directly with your existing medical team to ensure coordinated care delivery and handle all required hospice certification processes and medical documentation.
  4.  Custom Care Plan Creation - Our multidisciplinary healthcare team develops a thorough care approach addressing medical needs, emotional support, and spiritual care based on your family's unique circumstances and preferences.
  5.  Professional Team Assignment - Meet your personalized care team of nurses, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers who will deliver ongoing, dependable support services.
  6.  Comprehensive Service Launch - Start receiving regular home visits, medication management, equipment coordination, family guidance, and 24-hour emergency assistance ensuring total comfort and support for your Lakewood household.

Lakewood Families Trust LifeChoice Excellence

Lakewood residents select LifeChoice because we deliver both exceptional clinical quality and genuinely compassionate personal care. Our certification through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care and active participation in the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization demonstrates our commitment to maintaining strict quality standards while embracing advanced hospice care practices and patient support innovations.

LifeChoice was established by registered nurse Alex Roshko in 2012 after he witnessed the need for more caring, personalized hospice services during his grandfather's end-of-life experience in 2011. This founding inspiration continues to guide our patient-centered philosophy, ensuring every individual receives deeply compassionate, respectful treatment that celebrates their unique life journey. Our Medicare certification and remarkable 4.9 out of 5-star family satisfaction rating reflect our steadfast commitment to combining clinical excellence with heartfelt empathy. Lakewood residents receive comprehensive assistance and the confidence that each patient will receive the individual attention, dignity, and specialized care they deserve during these important final moments.

A Closer Look at Hospice Care in 

Lakewood

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

Lakewood

 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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Over 1000 Lives Touched – See What Families Have to Say

“I cannot express strongly enough how grateful my family and I are for the support and care my father received while in hospice care. The nurse Sahyan Perez was...” Show more

Jessica Cowin

“I would like to thank Pamela and the life choice staff far providing excellent care for our loved one! They are absolutely kind and highly effective at providi...” Show more

Tanika Brown

“LifeChoice took great care of my father. Their team was communicative, reliable and supportive during a very difficult time. Their social worker Sara and...” Show more

Maggie Maxwell

“You hear many things about how wonderful Hospice can be but to experience it first hand and have an experience like this is a something else all together. Life..." Show more

Gail Wilson

“The LifeChoice team was very attentive and professional during our time we needed the help the most. They covered a full range of offerings to help care for our....” Show more

Nick Haehn

“My experience with LifeChoice has truly been a blessing. Having lost my mother in January and having to take on the role as full time caregiver for my father who....” Show more

Nathan Tutt

We had such a wonder experience with Betty, the CNA assigned to my mother. She is such a kind soul and was so helpful to my mom and my family. My mom ...” Show more

Lisa Comastro

“My Dad received excellent care from LifeChoices and it made my Dad's last months more comfortable and more dignified. I especially want to thank the nurse...” Show more

Michael Livshutz

“I want to give a big thank you to Sara, Dorian, Mariam, Rachel, Alex and Aleks and anyone else I might have forgotten. The entire team took exceptional...” Show more

Kathy Brush

“We just lost my father-in-law. Life choice gave us RN Marina and a lovely pastor (with purple hair 💜)... Marina loved gently on all of us while keeping a prof...” Show more

Jamie Nagy

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