Shiloh Hospice was founded by care providers with more than 10 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with expertise in palliative, end of life, and hospice care. In our mission to be a fountain of comfort and support to our patients and their families, we aim to improve the accessibility of high-quality hospice care at the end-of-life for the communities surrounding Orland Park. We are proud of our high attention to detail, which is essential to the delivery of individualized patient-centred care plan provided by our team to every service user. All the plans of care at Shiloh are physician-led, and professionally facilitated according to the needs and preferences of the patient and their loved ones. This process of patient-centered care enables the development of professional relationships between our team, our patients, and their families.
Our highly skilled team consists of experienced doctors, nurses, hospice aids, chaplains, social workers, bereavement counselors, and volunteers, all of whom are passionate about palliation, pain management, and patient-centered care. The Shiloh team is equipped to provide high-quality hospice and palliative care to patients and their families across Cook, Will, and DuPage counties in Illinois, wherever the patient feels at home. This includes private residences, nursing homes, and hospitals. By providing care in the patient’s preferred setting, we are able to ensure that our service users maintain their dignity and independence, right up to the end of life. Our understanding of the importance of respect and personal preference, at the very critical time of end-of-life care influences everything we do. We strive to make decisions in the best interests of the service user at every turn, and specialize in symptom control to ensure that no patient suffers due to the symptoms of their illness.
At Shiloh Hospice and Palliative Care, we strive to be providers of comfort and support to our patients and their families in Orland Park, and its nearby areas. Compassion is at the heart of our treatment, and we recognize that each patient and their family will have specific requirements. Countless testimonials from the families of those we have previously cared for reflect and highlight our compassion and quality of care, which you can see by visiting our testimonials page. Through an individualized plan of care, we facilitate comfort and limit suffering for patients, while supporting their loved ones. Working in hospice care is a privilege, and we are proud to serve communities, families, and individuals in and around Orland Park.
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.