Shiloh Hospice aims to be a source of comfort and support for patients and their families as they navigate the end of life. Our founders have over a decade of experience in healthcare services and are supported by a knowledgeable and compassionate team comprised of physicians, nurses, chaplains, volunteers and more who share our ethos. Shiloh wants to make receiving palliative care easy while providing an individualized care plan which caters to the unique needs of each patient. We are very proud of the professional relationships that this approach enables us to develop with all of our service users and their families, built on reliability and confidence in our team. We aim to always deliver patient-centered hospice and palliative care to Calumet Park, and are proud to work together in providing excellent care to our patients. Shiloh Hospice feels incredibly privileged to provide our services and support to patients and their families throughout DuPage, Will and Cook counties.
Our expert team always acts according to the best interests of our service users, working with them and their families to develop and deliver a bespoke, patient-focused plan of care for every patient. The Shiloh team specializes in providing hospice and palliative care in private residences, hospitals, nursing homes, or any other setting preferred by the patient and their family in and around Calumet Park. We are experienced in effective pain management and symptom control, always working to ensure that patient suffering is limited as much as it can be. Shiloh’s team enables service users to maintain their dignity, autonomy, and preferences throughout their plan of care, while the importance of respect, dignity, and personal preference is at the center of everything we do. Our goal is to provide support and comfort to our patients and their families.
All care delivered by Shiloh Hospice and Palliative Care is carried out professionally, in line with the wishes of the patient and their loved ones. With our holistic approach to care, we strive to meet the needs of the various communities we serve in and around Calumet Park. Our physician-led plan of care is driven by compassion for our patients and their families, reflecting the unique care needs of every patient and their families. The skillful hospice care that we deliver upholds and promotes dignity, compassion, and respect. On our testimonials page, we have made available a few reviews from the families of those we have cared for, which demonstrate the excellence of our care and services.
Hospice is committed to providing compassionate support for individuals facing terminal illnesses, caring for their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being as they navigate the end of life. Similarly, palliative care shares the same philosophy of comprehensive patient care, extending its services to non-terminal patients, offering them the opportunity to lead longer, happier lives.
Our dedicated team of professionals aims to ensure that every aspect of your care is tailored to your unique situation and wishes.
We support your loved one through individualized care. Our physicians integrate compassion and empathy into everything we do, and we are committed to helping your loved one during this difficult time.
Our nursing staff assists your loved one by taking vitals and performing various duties to make sure the patient is as comfortable as possible. Our nurses follow the jurisdiction of the primary care physician.
When your loved one has a terminal illness, it’s hard for everyone impacted. Our medical social workers provide resources and support to help you cope. We can provide counseling, make referrals and advise caregivers.
We ensure your loved one is comfortable. Our hospice aides complete several important duties, such as assisting with personal hygiene, light housekeeping, feeding, dressing and changing linens.
As your loved one approaches the end of life, we are here to support you. Grief and bereavement counseling can help you manage the complicated emotions you and your loved ones may be feeling.
Volunteers are essential to what we do. Our volunteers are there to provide company and emotional support to you and your loved one.
Spirituality is important to hospice care, and our chaplain can provide support that suits each patient’s individual needs.
We make sure that your family and your loved one is able to make informed decisions regarding hospice care. We educate you on various services that can be a part of your care plan.
Our hospice care center is supplied with all of the medical equipment your loved one needs. We can provide wheelchairs, walkers, oxygen support and more to maximize the patient’s comfort.
We are equipped with necessary medical supplies, including briefs, gloves and personal care items, to adequately support your loved one’s needs.
In order to ensure the patient feels as comfortable as possible, our professionals oversee medication use to control symptoms and manage pain.
When necessary, we provide short-term inpatient care to help caregivers and family members. Respite care can be arranged for a single day or for several days to weeks.
Your loved one deserves round-the-clock care, and we’re prepared to provide exactly what. We have nurses and staff on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We’re here whenever you need us the most.
Hospice patients often have restricted dietary needs due to illness. We provide end-of-life dietary counseling to develop a nutrition plan that suits your loved one’s appetite and eating abilities.
Certain patients may receive physical, speech and occupational therapy to help them maintain independence and quality of life. We provide this service when it is necessary for the patient.