Wherever home is,
our care comes to you.
A house, an apartment, a daughter's spare room, a room in assisted living. Our team travels — we never ask anyone to come to us.
Care thatputs you first
Expert hospice care that comes to you — at home, wherever home is.
When there's nothing left to cure,
there's still everything to care for.
We're here for the quiet days and the hard nights —
for the families who choose us, and the physicians who trust us.
Wherever home is,
Comfort and expertise,
from one devoted team.
Nurses, physicians, social workers and aides — coordinated around one person, and one family.
The same care we'd want
for our own family.
Every person on our team was chosen for how they are in someone's home on a hard day.
Serving with love, caring with commitment™
Complete comfort care,
wherever it’s needed.
United Hospice brings expert end-of-life care to the people who need it — and steady support to the families around them.
Where we care
At home, and in nursing and assisted-living communities across Chicago. Our team travels to the patient, wherever they are.
Who provides it
An interdisciplinary team of nurses, physicians, social workers and aides — coordinated around one person and one family.
What it covers
Pain and symptom relief, emotional and spiritual support, guidance for families, and presence at every stage.
How can we help you today?
I'm caring for someone I love
Understand the options, know what to expect, and find out whether it's time.
→I'm making decisions for myselfWhat hospice care involves, what it covers, and how to stay in control of it.
→I'm a physician or care teamEligibility guidance, referral in one step, and a team that keeps you informed.
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How do you know
when it's time?
There's rarely one clear moment. But there are signs families notice — often before anyone says the word hospice out loud.
- More trips to the hospital or the emergency room
- Needing help with dressing, bathing, eating or moving
- Losing weight without trying
- Short of breath, even sitting still
- Falls, or unsteadiness getting around
- Treatment that no longer seems to be working — or no longer feels worth it
You don't need a doctor's referral to ask. Anyone can call — a patient, a family member, or a physician. Asking costs nothing and commits you to nothing.
Comfort and expertise, from one devoted team.
Every family gets the same team, coordinated around one person.
Nursing Care
A nurse who knows your family by name — and who you can reach between visits.
Medical ManagementA hospice physician oversees care, alongside the doctor you already trust.
Personal Care AidesSkilled, gentle help with bathing, dressing and meals — and company while they do it.
Emotional & Spiritual SupportSocial workers and chaplains, for faith of any kind or none at all.
Equipment & MedicationA hospital bed, oxygen and supplies — delivered, set up, and managed for you.
Volunteer CompanionshipTrained volunteers who sit, listen, read aloud, or give you an afternoon to yourself.
Starting care is simpler than most families expect.
01
You call
Any hour. You'll speak with a nurse, not a call centre. No referral needed, no forms first.
02
We visit
Usually within 24 hours, often the same day. We come to you, listen, and explain the options — with no obligation.
03
Care begins
Equipment arrives, medications are arranged, and your team is in place — most often within a day or two.
Wherever home is in
Illinois, our care comes to you.
Our team travels across ten Illinois counties, to wherever the person you love actually lives. We don't ask anyone to come to us.
Hospice care is fully covered by the Medicare Hospice Benefit — visits, medications related to the diagnosis, equipment and supplies. Medicaid, the VA and most private insurance cover it too. We check your coverage before anything begins, and tell you plainly if anything falls outside it.
MedicareMedicaidVABlue Cross
AetnaUnitedHealthcareHumana
With you before,
during, and long after.
Grief doesn't end when care does. Our bereavement support continues for thirteen months — and it's open to anyone in the community, whether or not your family was ever in our care. There's no cost.
Care physicians can
refer with confidence.
Your patient stays in expert, attentive hands. We keep you informed, and we honor your relationship with them.
Refer in one step
Send a face sheet and a physician's order. We respond the same day.
- Phone
- 847-779-3989 · 24/7
- Fax
- 847-779-0304
- Secure form
- EMR on request
Questions
families ask us
If yours isn't here, call. There's no wrong question, and no obligation.
Is choosing hospice giving up?
No. It's choosing where to put the effort — into comfort, into time together, into being at home instead of in a hospital. Many families tell us their person was more themselves in hospice care than they'd been in months.
What does hospice actually cost us?
For most families, nothing. Hospice is fully covered by the Medicare Hospice Benefit, and by Medicaid, the VA and most private insurance.
Can we keep our own doctor?
Yes. Your physician can stay the attending doctor, and our medical director works alongside them.
What if my parent lives in assisted living?
We come to them. Our team travels to wherever someone lives — a house, an apartment, or a room in an assisted-living community.
How quickly can care start?
Usually within 24 hours of your call, and often the same day.
Can we change our minds and stop hospice?
Yes, at any time. You can return to curative treatment, or come back to us later. Nothing about this is a one-way door.
Someone is here,
whenever you need us.
Call any time, day or night, to talk it through with someone who can help.
847-779-3989Nights, weekends and holidays included. TTY 711. Se habla español.