What happens next?

We have FAQs and resources to help you make preparations and our staff is always available to help you sort through and organize this information.

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The Growing Hope Campaign
Family Hospice wants to ensure hope is available for all those in our community facing life-limiting illnesses – regardless of ability to pay. Please consider joining our efforts with a gift to the Growing Hope Campaign.

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Heartbroken – Ellen Krohne

Heartbroken is a unique blend of the history of opioid addiction in the U.S., the honesty and courage of families affected and strategies to provide healing and hope.

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The right care, at the right time, for the right reason

Choosing hospice is a difficult decision, but when a patient’s health cannot be restored and they are suffering from a terminal illness, Family Hospice provides comfort, support and compassionate care.

Improving the quality of life as you face terminal illness

Family Hospice brings compassionate, professional care to individuals experiencing a terminal illness. We assist individuals in the communities we serve find meaning in the dying process by providing hospice care not just for the end of life but for all of life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Answers to questions about who qualifies for hospice, when to refer and how to start care.

Choosing Family Hospice

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Family Hospice has been providing services since 1991 with a mission to meet the needs of patients and families.

Affording Hospice Care

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The Special Medicare Hospice Benefit is mirrored by Illinois Medicaid and the Veterans Administration Benefits.

Volunteers

We truly value our volunteers and the passion they bring to our family. Our 150 volunteers are dedicated to furthering the mission of hospice.

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Donations

We appreciate the love and support shown by our donors. Gifts are used to support our programs and provide assistance to patients struggling with the cost of care.

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Page through our printed quarterly newsletter to learn more about our hospice program and activities.

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