Shiloh Hospice was founded by providers with extensive experience as healthcare professionals in order to support and care for end-of-life patients and their families. At the heart of Shiloh’s ethos is our mission to help patients receive quality hospice and palliative care. Our outstanding team of multidisciplinary experts, which consists of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, bereavement coordinators, hospice assistants, and volunteers, is enthusiastic about working together to achieve our goal of being a source of consolation and support for patients nearing the end of their lives. We are proud to deliver patient-centred palliative and hospice care to the people of Homewood. The provision of our high-quality service to our end-of-life patients and the support their families extends across Will, Cook, and DuPage counties.
Shiloh’s expert team strives to develop individualized plan of care which are sensitive to the requirements and the wishes of every patient. We always act in the best interest of our patients, working with them and their families to create a patient-centered plan of care in line with their needs. We have a wealth of experience in symptom control and pain management, which enables us to limit the amount of pain or discomfort experienced by patients as a result of terminal illness. The Shiloh team specializes in providing hospice and palliative care to patients wherever they call home in, or close to, Homewood. These settings include private residences and nursing homes, to hospitals or any other location preferred by the patient and their family. We set out to enable our service users to maintain their dignity, autonomy, and preferences throughout their plan of care. Our physician-led care plans are driven by compassion for our patients and their loved ones, and we are always sensitive to the unique care needs present in every case. All care provided by our team is professionally delivered per the wishes of the patient and their family to honor the needs of the communities we serve in Homewood.
We proudly facilitate a higher quality of life through our palliative and hospice care services, which is possible by promoting well-being and managing discomfort related to the end-of-life. Our development and delivery of patient-centered care facilitate the growth of professional relationships between our team and our service users. Many families of those we have cared for previously have left reviews demonstrating the value of our services, which you can see on our testimonials page. Ultimately, our understanding of the importance of respect and compassion influences everything that we do, and sits at the center of our mission to support our patients and their families.
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.