Hospice care focuses on enhancing comfort, dignity and quality of life for individuals facing a life-limiting illness. It provides compassionate, holistic support that addresses physical symptoms, as well as emotional, spiritual and practical needs.
Hospice care is provided in the setting the patient calls home — including private residences, skilled nursing or assisted living facilities, or dedicated inpatient hospice units. An interdisciplinary team of nurses, physicians, social workers, chaplains, aides and volunteers works closely together to deliver personalized care.
Endeavor Health partners with Residential Hospice and Seasons Hospice to ensure expert, compassionate support throughout Illinois.
Hospice care may be appropriate when curative treatments are no longer the focus and comfort becomes the priority. It may be time to consider hospice if any of the following apply:
- A physician estimates a life expectancy of six months or less
- Frequent trips to the ER or recent hospitalizations
- Increased weakness, falls or shortness of breath
- Symptoms becoming harder to control
- Weight loss and decreased appetite
Residential Hospice can help with advanced care planning and answer questions about hospice eligibility.
Hospice services
Regular visits from registered nurses, coordination with physicians and 24/7 on-call support.
Comprehensive inpatient hospice services offered within a hospital’s dedicated hospice unit or generally within individual hospital rooms. This collaboration ensures patients receive compassionate, expert end-of-life care in a supportive and dignified environment.
Expert treatments to manage pain, shortness of breath, nausea, anxiety and other distressing symptoms.
Assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing and light housekeeping related to patient care.
Emotional support, care planning, advance directives and connection to community resources.
Non-denominational spiritual care tailored to the patient’s values and beliefs.
Grief counseling and emotional support for caregivers, families and friends for up to 13 months.
Trained volunteers provide companionship, caregiver relief and practical non-medical assistance.
Coverage for medications related to a terminal diagnosis, durable medical equipment and necessary supplies.
Holistic services such as aromatherapy, massage therapy, music therapy and pet therapy.
Hospice care through Endeavor Health offers more than symptom management — it provides a coordinated network of compassionate support, advanced therapies and personalized attention to physical, emotional and spiritual needs.
With trusted partners like Residential Hospice and Seasons Hospice, patients have access to seamless transitions, 24/7 nursing support and services delivered wherever they feel most at peace.
Frequently asked questions
Now may be the best time to learn more about hospice, especially if symptoms are increasing or quality of life is declining due to a chronic or advanced illness. Residential Hospice nurses are available to answer questions and discuss eligibility. Call (866) 902-5854 to connect with a Residential Hospice nurse. To discuss dedicated inpatient hospice care through Season’s Hospice, located at Swedish Hospital, please call (800) 570-8809.
It may be time for hospice care if there have been frequent hospitalizations, a greater need for help with daily activities, worsening symptoms, increased weakness, or weight loss and appetite changes.
A physician must certify that the patient is believed to be within six months of death if the illness runs its natural course.
Hospice care can be provided in a private residence, skilled nursing facility, assisted living facility or dedicated inpatient hospice unit. Dedicated inpatient hospice care is offered at Endeavor Health Swedish Hospital on its hospice unit. General inpatient hospice care is available at Endeavor Health Edward and Elmhurst Hospitals and other contracted facilities for eligible patients.
Hospice care focuses on relieving pain, managing symptoms and providing emotional support. Therapies such as aromatherapy, massage therapy, music therapy and pet therapy may be used alongside medical treatments to create a peaceful environment.
Hospice services are usually covered in full by Medicare, Medicaid and many private insurance plans. Coverage includes nursing care, symptom management, medications related to a terminal diagnosis, durable medical equipment and necessary supplies.
Reach out today
Call Residential Hospice at (866) 902-5854 to speak with a hospice nurse 24/7.
Call Seasons Hospice at (800) 570-8809 to learn more about inpatient care at Swedish Hospital.
