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

Marengo residents seeking expert hospice and palliative care services find reliable support through LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care's dedicated home-focused programs. Our skilled professionals provide specialized end-of-life medical care and family guidance in the comfort of your own home. With over 15 years serving McHenry County communities with distinction and quality metrics that surpass national standards, we offer Marengo families both sophisticated clinical expertise and the compassionate personal attention that creates meaningful comfort during life's most significant final journey.

Hospice Services LifeChoice Provides in Marengo

LifeChoice delivers comprehensive care addressing every aspect of patient comfort and family support throughout Marengo:

  • Integrated Pain and Symptom Management - Our hospice medical directors and nurses work closely with your healthcare team to create personalized comfort approaches and therapeutic protocols for effective symptom relief and enhanced quality of life 
  • Respectful Daily Care Support - Trained caregivers provide gentle assistance with personal hygiene, dressing, meal assistance, and mobility needs while honoring individual dignity and personal preferences 
  • Medical Equipment and Supply Coordination - Timely delivery and professional setup of therapeutic equipment including hospital beds, oxygen systems, and specialized care materials directly to your Marengo residence 
  • Professional Counseling and Grief Support - Licensed therapists offer emotional care for patients and families, with bereavement services continuing 13 months following your loved one's passing 
  • Spiritual Care and Religious Guidance - Experienced chaplains provide prayer, sacred services, and faith-based comfort that honors your spiritual beliefs and religious traditions 
  • Enhanced Military Veteran Services - Comprehensive veteran support including VA benefits coordination, honor ceremonies, and trauma-informed counseling for service-related experiences 
  • Round-the-Clock Clinical Support - Qualified medical staff available 24 hours daily for urgent symptoms, medication questions, and emergency care situations

How to Begin Hospice Care in Marengo

LifeChoice provides a caring, comprehensive approach to starting hospice services in Marengo:

  1.  Compassionate Consultation - Reach out to our experienced intake team at 847-777-8888 or info@mylifechoice.org to discuss your loved one's health condition and learn how hospice care can provide comfort and relief.
  2.  Detailed Home Assessment - Our clinical specialists conduct a thorough, no-cost evaluation at your Marengo home to understand your specific needs and explain all hospice services and insurance coverage options.
  3.  Medical Team Collaboration - We coordinate with your current physicians and healthcare providers to ensure seamless care delivery and complete all necessary hospice enrollment procedures and documentation.
  4.  Personalized Care Planning - Our interdisciplinary team develops a comprehensive approach addressing medical management, emotional support, spiritual care, and family education based on your unique preferences and circumstances.
  5.  Care Team Assignment - Your dedicated nurses, social workers, chaplains, and personal assistants begin providing consistent, reliable support services immediately upon enrollment.
  6.  Complete Service Implementation - Regular nursing visits, medication oversight, equipment coordination, family guidance, and emergency availability ensure continuous comfort and comprehensive assistance for your household.

Marengo's Premier Hospice Provider

Marengo families select LifeChoice because we consistently deliver exceptional clinical outcomes through compassionate, patient-centered service. Our Medicare certification since 2019 and accreditation through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care demonstrate our commitment to meeting federal quality requirements, while our membership in professional healthcare organizations keeps our team current with hospice innovations and best practices.

Our foundation rests on founder Alex Roshko's nursing experience and personal mission to improve hospice care after witnessing his grandfather's experience in 2011. This profound experience led to LifeChoice's establishment in 2012 with the goal of providing the deeply human, patient-focused support he wished his family had received. This philosophy guides our work today. With outstanding family satisfaction ratings and a proven track record serving thousands across Illinois, Marengo residents receive care from a team that integrates advanced medical expertise with genuine warmth and dedication, ensuring comprehensive support and the confidence that comes from knowing your family receives the dignity, respect, and quality care that honors life's most important and sacred transition.

A Closer Look at Hospice Care in 

Marengo

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

Marengo

 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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