Lightways Employee Directory

Founded in 1982 as Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider licensed in 11 counties in Illinois. We provide exceptional serious illness care, hospice care and grief support for adults and children. Founded in 1982 as Joliet Area Community Hospice, Lightways Hospice an... d Serious Illness Care is an independent, nonprofit healthcare provider licensed in 11 counties in Illinois. We provide exceptional serious illness care, hospice care and grief support for adults and children. No matter how dark the night, how sad and scary the time feels, we will always be there to provide a sense of guidance, a moment of comfort, and the powerful positivity of light. When you or a loved one suffers from a long illness or needs end-of-life care, you want a compassionate and experienced partner to guide you through this uncertain time. Lightways offers unwavering guidance and support. At Lightways, we know how important time is. Our devoted team of highly-skilled healthcare professionals listen to your needs and work with you to develop the best plan of care. Our goal for all patients and families is simple: Time together with less pain and more joy. With 200 employees serving 11 counties in Northern Illinois, Lightways offers four care specialties: Our serious illness care program serves people who have advanced, chronic or life-limiting illnesses. We provide pain and symptom management, care coordination and most importantly, clear-headed, practical and kind counsel to patient and family. Patients seek our care when theyve received a tough diagnosis and there is much to navigate. Curative treatment continues if the patient desires. Serious Illness Care is provided by nurse practitioners and social workers in full consult with the established medical team. We come to the patientbe it at home, in a skilled nursing facility or an assisted living facility. Medicare and most insurance companies cover our services. Our serious illness care program ...Read More