Shiloh Hospice’s brilliant team is made up of highly experienced physicians, nursing aids, social workers, chaplains and other individuals who are specialized in palliation, pain management, and patient-centered care. We endeavor to provide high-quality care to patients and their families throughout Cook, Will, and DuPage counties. Shiloh’s team is equipped to provide hospice and palliative care wherever the patient calls home. This includes private residences and nursing homes, hospitals or patient’s preferred settings, to enable our service users to maintain their dignity and independence. The hospice was established by providers with over 10 years of practice in health care related settings, with the goal to bridge the gaps in accessibility of quality care at the end-of-life in and around University Park.
Our team is driven by genuine care for our patients and their families, and we recognize that each patient’s care needs are unique. We are therefore proud to provide patient centred care to every individual, with great attention to detail undertaken in order to meet the needs of every service user. At Shiloh, every care plan is doctor-led and expertly carried out in accordance with the preferences of the patient and their loved ones. Our mission is to be a fountain of comfort and support, to our patients and their families in University Park, as well as the surrounding areas. We understand the importance of respect, dignity, and personal preference, which we uphold through everything we do.
Shiloh’s team promotes quality of life by promoting comfort, and eliminating suffering related to terminal illness, while also providing extra support for families and loved ones. We focus on providing patient-centred, family-focused care which meets the needs of the communities we serve in University Park, and specialize in symptom control, striving to minimize patient suffering due to symptoms related to their terminal illness. Testimonials and reviews from the families of those we have cared for are available on our testimonials page, which demonstrate our passion and ethos. Shiloh Hospice know the importance of end-of-life care, and are proud to promote dignity and respect in everything we do.
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.