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


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

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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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.