About LifeChoice Hospice & Palliative Care

At LifeChoice Hospice, we care for your loved one where they feel most at peace—at home. Our team provides expert support for those facing terminal illness, with a focus on comfort, dignity, and quality of life. Each care plan is thoughtfully tailored to meet medical needs while also honoring emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. Families throughout Chicagoland count on us for guidance, comfort, and genuine care when it matters most.

Our Story

Founded with purpose and compassion, LifeChoice Hospice and Palliative Care has grown from a small team in 2012 to a fully accredited agency trusted by families across the Chicagoland area.

Born from compassion. Grown through trust.

In 2011, our founder Alex watched his grandfather enter hospice care. The medical support was there—but something was missing. The warmth. The time. The sense that someone truly saw his grandfather as more than just a patient.

A year later, Alex started LifeChoice Hospice and Palliative Care with a simple mission: to give other families the kind of care he wished his own had received. Care that’s personal. Patient. Deeply human.

Today, that same commitment guides everything we do—and it’s why so many families across Chicagoland continue to place their trust in us.

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Our Mission

We walk beside you every step of the way, ensuring that your loved one's journey is filled with meaningful moments, heartfelt connection, unwavering dignity, and the deep respect that is deserved.

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Facing death of a loved one is often scary and both physically and emotionally painful, but we are with you every step of the way.

We want to honor each life in a way, and your choice to live in a manner that is meaningful. Together with your loved one, we will help you create a Plan of Care that is personalized to 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.

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Why Choose LifeChoice Hospice? Hear It from Our Team

At LifeChoice Hospice, the voices of our team tell the story of why we’re different. Hear firsthand why our staff believes in what we do and how we’re making a difference in the lives of families in need of hospice and palliative support.

At LifeChoice Hospice and Palliative Care, we offer more than clinical care; we walk alongside our patients and their families with empathy and respect. I founded LifeChoice to ensure everyone receives personalized care during their most vulnerable time. Our dedicated team makes us unique, always striving to make families feel supported and at peace. I’m proud of the compassionate care we provide, and it speaks for itself. We’re trusted partners in this important journey.

Alex Roshko

Director RN

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

Quality Assurance 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

The Numbers Behind Our Care

Our track record speaks for itself — thousands of families supported, years of trusted service, and a team that meets and exceeds every care standard. At LifeChoice Hospice, we combine heart with proven results, backed by full accreditation and a commitment to quality in every detail.

600+

Families Supported

Since our founding, we’ve had the honor of guiding thousands of families across Illinois through life’s most delicate moments.

98%

Satisfaction Rate

Our care is trusted by families across Illinois for the comfort it brings, the dignity it upholds, and the compassion at its heart.

24/7

Availability

Our compassionate care team is available around the clock — because peace of mind shouldn’t be limited to business hours.

15

Years of Service

Proudly serving the Chicagoland area for over 15 years, delivering care with deep experience and heartfelt empathy.

Find Your Purpose With a Team That Cares as Much as You Do

If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in people's lives and want to be part of a compassionate, dedicated team, LifeChoice Hospice could be the right place for you. We’re always looking for individuals who lead with heart, listen with care, and believe in bringing comfort, dignity, and support when it matters most.

At LifeChoice, every role is more than just a job - it’s a chance to be there for patients and families during some of life’s most important moments.
 Explore our career opportunities and see how your work can truly matter - not just once, but every single day.

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