Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care
Palatine, IL · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 141699)
CMS process measure: 97.94 (state average 96.22 — above state average)
Serves: 90 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (847) 777-8888 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care received a 4-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 97.94 is above the Illinois state average of 96.22.
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care serves 90 ZIP codes from its Palatine, Illinois office in Cook County.
Yes, Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 141699, since April 25, 2019); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit hospice based in Palatine, Illinois, in Cook County. It has been Medicare-certified since April 25, 2019 (CCN 141699), meaning it meets federal requirements to provide hospice services under the Medicare hospice benefit, which covers hospice care for eligible patients when a physician certifies eligibility.
According to CMS Care Compare data, family caregivers surveyed through the CAHPS Hospice Survey gave Lifechoice an overall rating of 4 stars. Eighty-five percent of respondents said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 86 percent rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently a hospice performs a set of important care processes, Lifechoice scored 97.94, which is above the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS also reports that visits occurred in the last days of life for 74.8 percent of patients, and lists a care index score of 10 for this hospice.
Lifechoice reports serving 90 ZIP codes from its Palatine office, indicating a broad service area across the region. All figures in this profile come from CMS Care Compare data as published by Medicare; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on the Care Compare website, since data is updated periodically and some measures may not be published for hospices with small patient counts.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes. Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 141699) since April 25, 2019, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for patients whose doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice received a 4-star rating, with 85% of caregivers saying they would definitely recommend it and 86% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its composite process score is 97.94, above the Illinois state average of 96.22. CMS also reports visits occurred in the last days of life for 74.8% of patients and a care index score of 10.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
This hospice reports serving 90 ZIP codes from its Palatine, Illinois office in Cook County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 90 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care is a for-profit organization. Ownership type does not directly determine quality; CMS quality and survey scores are better indicators.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
It has been Medicare-certified since April 25, 2019.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care focuses on comfort for people with a life-limiting illness who are no longer pursuing curative treatment, typically with a prognosis of six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
No. Choosing hospice means focusing on comfort, symptom relief, and quality of life rather than treatments aimed at curing the illness; it does not mean giving up care or support.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care. Please contact Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care at (847) 777-8888 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the enrollment process. Please contact Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care at (847) 777-8888 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
Families often ask about caregiver satisfaction ratings, how a hospice's quality scores compare to state averages, service area coverage, and Medicare certification status — all of which are reported here from CMS data.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up Lifechoice Hospice And Palliative Care directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/141699?state=IL to confirm current CMS data.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.