Ascension Alexian Brothers - Hospice Residence
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Compassionate hospice care for your loved ones
Our care team at Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospice Residence in Elk Grove Village, Illinois, provides a comfortable, home-like environment and 24/7 support. Your compassionate care team focuses on your comfort and quality of life during your time with us.
Hospice services are open 24/7 for loved ones to visit.
To make a referral and schedule a hospice evaluation:
- Call 847-685-9900
- Fax a referral to 847-294-9613
- Submit an online referral using our secure electronic referral form
Hospice specialists and services
At the Alexian Brothers Hospice Residence is an experienced team, including but not limited to:
- Board-certified hospice and palliative care doctors
- Skilled nurses
- Social workers
- Music, art, and massage therapists
- Chaplains
- Bereavement counselors
- Volunteers
Open since 2013, the Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospice Residence is a 19,150 square-foot, freestanding hospice house in Elk Grove Village. Our spacious, home-like residence has 16 private rooms with windows overlooking landscaped gardens. Our care team supports patients who require long-term care and those with serious symptoms, such as pain or shortness of breath.
How to arrange for hospice care
If you are seeking hospice care, start a conversation with our care team and take a tour. Our billing specialist can answer your questions about insurance coverage and payment options. Your loved one must qualify for hospice to reside here. We are licensed to take care of both general inpatient (GIP) and routine level of care patients. To learn more, call an Ascension Illinois hospice billing specialist at 847-685-9900.
At The Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospice Residence, any days that a patient meets criteria for the GIP level of care will be covered by Medicare (if the patient is Medicare eligible). Hospice services may also be covered by Medicaid and other private health insurance.
Levels of hospice care
There are four levels of hospice care available, depending on your and your family’s needs. During your time at Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospice Residence, you may receive several levels of care. Your care team monitors you and your health needs before recommending a different level of hospice care. Types of hospice care include:
Routine hospice care: The patient receives hospice care at their current residence, wherever that may be — home, assisted living center or a nursing facility. This is the most common level of hospice care.
General inpatient care: If the patient’s symptoms progress and care can not be provided in the “home,” 24/7 general inpatient care can be provided in a Medicare-certified hospital, hospice inpatient facility or nursing facility with registered nurses.
Continuous care: This type of care is provided during times of crisis when the patient is at risk of hospitalization. Our skilled nursing team provides care to the patient for longer periods — 8 to 24 hours a day.
Respite care: Our care team provides temporary relief to the patient’s primary caregivers. The patient is typically being cared for in a long-term care facility with 24-hour nursing availability. Respite care can be provided for a maximum of five days per benefit period.
Frequently asked questions
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Can pets visit?
Yes! As long as the pet is leashed and nonaggressive, pets are welcome to visit.
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What are visiting hours?
Visitors are welcome 24/7 and families are welcome to stay overnight with their loved one.
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Who is involved in care?
Your hospice care team includes 24/7 care by registered nurses and aides. Our doctor is on-site at Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospice Residence during the week, and we have on-call doctors after hours and on weekends. A social worker and chaplain are assigned to your care team. Other services include integrative therapies, such as music therapy, art therapy and massage therapy, bereavement support and an incredible team of volunteers.
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Do families get to choose their room?
Rooms are based on availability and our nurse selects a room that supports your healthcare needs.
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Are you interested in touring our facility?
Appointments are not needed to tour our facility. Please ask for a member of our care team or volunteer to give you a tour upon arrival.
Make a donation
Your donations will help a family in need of Ascension Alexian Brothers Hospice’s heart-healing care. Every donation supports Ascension Illinois hospice care. Gifts are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
If the total value of a memorial donation is made in the name of a loved one and amounts to $1,500 or more, a memorial plaque is added to our memorial tree.