Hospice Compassus

1640 N. Henderson Galesburg, IL 61401 - 309/342-3007
http://www.chahospice.com

Provides a palliative care focus on symptom management and pain control. Serves McDonough County. Call 24/7 with questions. Offers day-to-day medical care, non-denominational chaplains and counselors who serve people in McDonough and other western Illinois counties.

1865 N. Henderson, Suite 10 Galesburg, IL 61401 - 309/343-3030
http://www.hospiceharborlight.com

Provides end-of-life care to our loved ones in a setting of their choice. Serves McDonough County. Offers services to McDonough and other western Illinois counties.

McDonough District Hospital Hospice

309/836-1543

http://www.mdh.org/departments-mainmenu-33/hospice-mainmenu-39.html

Proving a comprehensive team approach for patients who have a terminal illness and offering support for their families. Care is provided in the home or in a nursing home setting. The MDH Hospice is licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, accredited by The Joint Commission, and Medicare-certified.

OSF St. Mary Home Health Services
33405 N. Seminary St., Galesburg, IL 61401 800-673-5288
http://www.osfhomecare.org/hospice

OSF's Home Health Care includes Medicare-certified home health agencies, hospice care, private duty services, home infusion therapy and home medical equipment. Hospice is provided to patients who hae a limited life expectancy, with a prognosis of six months or less. The patient has opted not to pursue further curative or life prolonging treatment and instead is focused on palliative treatment or comfort measures.

Anyone diagnosed with a terminal illness can be eligible for hospice. It is not just for cancer, but also for end-stage heart and lung disease, kidney failure, AIDs, Alzheimer's, etc.