Hospice Care | Apex Health Services
Hospice care can happen at home, in hospitals, or in skilled nursing homes for people with long-term illnesses like heart disease, COPD, cancer, dementia, stroke, AIDS, and others. The services include managing medicines, easing symptoms, helping with medical equipment, and giving emotional and spiritual support to patients.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
05/29/2024
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211 DuPage County
Physical Address
510 Oakmont Lane, Westmont, IL 60559
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Website
Application process
(1) Call during posted hours to make a referral or inquire about receiving services (2) The office will check insurance, eligibility, and benefits (3) The hospice team will schedule an initial visit with the patient and their family.
Fee
Medicare, Medicaid, Department of Veterans Affairs, Private Insurance
Required documents
Referral from a medical provider; Proof of insurance; Photo ID.
Eligibility
Diagnosed with a chronic illness with 6 month prognosis; Must meet hospice requirements as per Medicare guidelines
Languages
English
Service area
Lake County, IL Kane County, IL Cook County, IL Boone County, IL Kendall County, IL Dupage County, IL Kankakee County, IL Winnebago County, IL Grundy County, IL Will County, IL Mchenry County, IL Dekalb County, IL
Agency info
Apex Health Services
Hospice and Palliative Care services at home, at assisted living facility or a nursing home.