About Us

About Company

LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care

Our team specializes in at-home care for terminal illness and end-of-life comfort care. Our tenured professionals are dedicated to providing compassionate care to help our patients maintain dignity, respect, and quality of life. We create a personalized Plan of Care for each patient that encompasses the medical, physical, social, emotional, and spiritual needs of our patients and their families as they deal with life-limiting illness and loss.

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Our Mission

We walk with you on your journey, ensuring your life is filled with meaningful moments, dignity, and respect until the very end.

With You Every Step of the Way

Facing death is often scary and both physically and emotionally painful. It’s your life, and your choice to live in a manner that is meaningful to you. Together with your loved ones, we will help you create a Plan of Care that is personalized to your individual hopes, concerns, and expectations. Our Interdisciplinary Team specializes in facilitating end-of-life care in a manner that is effective and efficient. We are trained to minimize pain, increase peace, and empower our patients to transition as peacefully as possible.

Meet Our Hospice Care Team

We Are Experts In At-Home Hospice

I chose to be a nurse because I have a passion for helping people. I chose to be a hospice nurse because I believe that people deserve to die with dignity, on their own terms. I love working hard to help patients and families meet their goals and to be a source of comfort when they need it most.
Aleksandra Prantle, RN
Case Manager
Ever since my grandmother got seriously ill I have been in search of a better way to care for those with serious illness. Since the day I found out about hospice my dedication to better people’s lives began. I believe in hospice and want to spread the message, whether it’s one person or a room full of people.
Alex Roshko, RN
Executive Clinical Operator
As a nurse with over 30 years of experience, I believe that death does not have to be accompanied by suffering instead it can bring on healing, forgiveness, deeper human connection. The opportunity to bring it on is a great privilege.
Galina Lenar, RN
Administrator
I bring to our organization over 25 years of executive experience. It is my hope and prayer that my experience will help this company to thrive and flourish by bringing a new level of care to our men and women who serve our country.
Michael Grach
Director of Marketing
I chose the hospice field after I witnessed the wonderful care and support my grandmother received before she passed 5 years ago. I, like many others, was unaware these types of services existed. I am so proud to work with such an amazing team that goes above and beyond with their care, respect,  and support to these families during this difficult time.
Nichol DeLao
Business Office Manager
I knew from a young age that I wanted to follow in my parents’ footsteps and enter the healthcare field. Having been in the long term care and senior care industry for well over 11 years, I could not think of a better honor than to serve a more deserving population, our elderly. Over the years, through the eyes of my patients, residents, families, and fellow staff and mentors, I...
Pauline Constantino
Assistant Administrator
Rev. Carlene Appel, M. Div., is an ordained minister and earned her Master of Divinity degree at Northern Seminary. She began Hospice ministry in June 2007 after 5 years as a Church Pastor and fell in love with this “hand-in-glove fit” work with the terminally ill and their loved ones. Rev. Carlene is also a Certified Emergency Response Chaplain (CERC), trained First Responder, and Pastoral Counselor in private practice specializing...
Rev. Carlene Appel
Spiritual Counselor
Being a hospice CNA is about so much more than just providing personal care. I want to be a part of something greater that makes the lives of my patients better. I enjoy working with a group of others who care as much as I do.
Sandra Cruz-Vazquez
Certified Nursing Assistant
I grew up spending a lot of time with my grandparents. When they became ill, we didn’t have anyone to guide us, which adversely affected the whole family. Today, I know that there is a better way to support people during such a difficult time.
Sara Vasilev
Medical Social Worker
My dear mother is an amazingly compassionate nurse.  She works so hard to advocate and make sure all her patients are safe and sound.  She  inspired me to pursue the field.  Having been a nurse for over a decade, I have seen many people with different illnesses. Like my mother, I believe that everyone deserves a life with comfort and dignity.  Unfortunately, this goal is harder to achieve when the...
Pamela Valbuena, RN
Director of Clinical Services
Nicole Mendelke, RN
Clinical Supervisor
Christine Baldwin
Patient Care Manager
Dorian Goldman
Certified Nurses Assistant
Maria Kulyna
Quality Assurance
Marian Saad, MSW
Social Worker
Mariana Kozar
Quality Assurance
Marina Kodryan, RN
Case Manager
I admire the work that the hospice does for its patients and their families in difficult times. That's why I decided to join QAPI department, where I can help to control the medical care quality and services for those who require it the most.
Michael Kovalov
Quality Assurance Manager
Rachael Ptaszek, RN
Case Manager
Rostyslav Yatsynyn
Quality Assurance
Tiyiana Thompson
Certified Nurses Assistant

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