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Lightways Hospice Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care has been a trusted nonprofit healthcare provider since 1982, formerly known as Joliet Area Community Hospice.

Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care—formerly Joliet Area Community Hospice—is a state licensed and Medicare/Medicaid certified, not-for-profit corporation providing unwavering guidance and support to patients and their families since 1982. Serving 11 counties across Illinois—including Cook, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Livingston, McHenry, and Will—we offer expert care for adults and children facing serious illness, end-of-life needs, and grief. Our compassionate team delivers hospice care, palliative support, and grief counseling with dignity, empathy, and light. In life’s most challenging moments, Lightways provides guidance, comfort, and unwavering support for patients and their families.

Join us for the 22nd Annual Lights of Love Memorial Tribute and Tree Lighting Ceremony! 🕯️❤️Wednesday, November 25, 2026...
10/16/2026

Join us for the 22nd Annual Lights of Love Memorial Tribute and Tree Lighting Ceremony! 🕯️❤️

Wednesday, November 25, 2026
📍 Rialto Square Theatre, 201 N. Chicago St., Joliet

Doors Open at 5:00 PM
Program Begins at 6:00 PM

As we enter the holiday season, Lights of Love offers a special opportunity to honor and remember the loved ones who will always hold a place in our hearts. Join the Lightways community for an evening of remembrance, reflection, and light.

Registration is required. Visit www.lightways.org/event/lightsoflove/ for event details and to register!

We were honored to partner with Sunny Hill for their Annual Remembrance Service, celebrating the lives of former residen...
10/15/2026

We were honored to partner with Sunny Hill for their Annual Remembrance Service, celebrating the lives of former residents and remembering the loved ones who remain in our hearts.

Thank you to the Sunny Hill team for creating this meaningful opportunity for residents, families, and staff to come together in remembrance.

We are grateful for our partnership and the opportunity to support families through every stage of their journey.

Lightways We Honor Veterans – Veterans Day Breakfast📅 Thursday, November 5Join us as we honor the brave men and women wh...
10/15/2026

Lightways We Honor Veterans – Veterans Day Breakfast

📅 Thursday, November 5

Join us as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. All Veterans are invited to our annual Veterans Day Breakfast, a special morning of gratitude, connection, and remembrance.

📍 Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care
250 Water Stone Circle, Joliet, IL 60431

Breakfast Menu Includes:
Biscuits & Gravy | Eggs | Bacon | Sausage | French Toast Casserole | Fresh Fruit & Pastries

Program Details:
In-Person Program: 8:30 AM
Carry-Out Options: 7:30 AM & 8:00 AM

The in-person program will feature a special presentation from the Joliet West High School Army JROTC.

This is our small way of saying thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Register here:
www.lightways.org/event/lightways-we-honor-veterans-veterans-day-breakfast-2/

💙 A Place Designed for Comfort, Care and ConnectionThe Lightways Hospice Inpatient Unit was thoughtfully designed to fee...
10/14/2026

💙 A Place Designed for Comfort, Care and Connection

The Lightways Hospice Inpatient Unit was thoughtfully designed to feel less like a hospital and more like a peaceful place to rest, connect, and be surrounded by the people who matter most.

Each private suite features natural light and French doors that open to the outdoors, creating a warm and calming environment for patients and their loved ones. Families are welcome at any time, with no age or visiting hour restrictions, so everyone can be together when it matters most.

Throughout the unit, families can find comfortable gathering spaces, a family dining room with snacks and easy meals, and quiet areas like our Solace Room for reflection and peaceful moments.

From cozy shared spaces to thoughtful in-room amenities, every detail is designed to help patients and families feel comfortable, supported, and at home.

Take a virtual tour of the Lightways Hospice Inpatient Unit and explore the space for yourself: www.lightways.org/hospice-inpatient-unit/

💙 Understanding the Role of Chaplains at LightwaysChaplains are an important part of the care provided at Lightways Hosp...
10/13/2026

💙 Understanding the Role of Chaplains at Lightways

Chaplains are an important part of the care provided at Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, offering support that goes beyond medical care.

Our Chaplains provide emotional and spiritual support to patients and families, meeting each person where they are. This may mean listening, offering comfort during difficult moments, helping someone explore questions of meaning and purpose, supporting personal beliefs and traditions, or simply being present when someone needs a compassionate person by their side.

Chaplains do not have to provide religious support. Their role is to honor each individual’s beliefs, values, and wishes while helping patients and families navigate the emotional and spiritual challenges that can come with serious illness and end of life.

Through their presence, compassion, and understanding, our Chaplains help create space for comfort, connection, and peace when it matters most.

Learn more about the care and support provided by Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care at www.lightways.org or call 815.740.4104.

Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care honors the history, cultures, and enduring...
10/12/2026

Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care honors the history, cultures, and enduring contributions of Indigenous communities.

We are committed to providing compassionate care that respects the diverse traditions, values, and voices of the people we serve.

On this day of reflection and recognition, we stand in solidarity with Indigenous peoples and remain dedicated to care that honors dignity, heritage, and humanity.

🌎 October 10th is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day.This year, we are talking about something that touches every fam...
10/09/2026

🌎 October 10th is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day.

This year, we are talking about something that touches every family, every community, and every corner of the world: pain management.

Pain relief is not optional. It is not a luxury. It is the most basic promise of care, and for too many people around the world, that promise is still broken.

Over 20 million people die every year in unnecessary pain. Not because we lack the medicines. Not because we lack the knowledge. But because systems, policies, and stigma continue to stand between patients and the relief they deserve.

For World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, we stand together with patients, families, caregivers, health workers, advocates, and policymakers to say: enough.

Join us. Share your story. Raise your voice. And help us build a world where no one dies in preventable pain.

💀🌼 Celebrate Día de los Mu***os with Lightways! 🌼💀Día de los Mu***os (Day of the Dead) is a meaningful two-day tradition...
10/08/2026

💀🌼 Celebrate Día de los Mu***os with Lightways! 🌼💀

Día de los Mu***os (Day of the Dead) is a meaningful two-day tradition, celebrated November 1st and 2nd, that honors loved ones who have died. 💙

Join Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care to learn more about this beautiful tradition and create an ofrenda (altar) to honor someone special.

🌼 What to Expect:

✨ Create an ofrenda to honor your loved one
✨ Materials provided at no cost
✨ All ages are welcome
✨ Led by Irene Zamudio, Bilingual Grief Counselor
✨ Presented in English with Spanish translation available

📅 Registration by October 16th is recommended!

💙 FREE EVENT — Everyone is welcome!

📧 Questions? Email [email protected]

📞 815.460.3295

🌼 Join us in honoring loved ones and celebrating Día de los Mu***os.

Register here: 👉 https://lightways.org/event/dia-de-los-muertos-family-event/

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💙 Care That Goes Beyond the PhysicalAt Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, caring for patients and families mean...
10/08/2026

💙 Care That Goes Beyond the Physical

At Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care, caring for patients and families means caring for the whole person. Our Chaplains are an important part of that care, offering spiritual and emotional support during some of life’s most difficult moments.

Chaplains spend time with patients and families where they are, whether that’s at home, in a nursing or assisted living facility, or at our 24 bed inpatient unit. They listen, provide comfort, support personal beliefs and values, and help patients and families navigate questions, emotions, and moments of uncertainty.

They also work closely with our interdisciplinary care team, as well as community clergy and spiritual counselors, to help ensure each patient’s individual spiritual needs are recognized and supported.

Their presence can provide comfort, connection, and a sense of peace when it is needed most.

We are grateful for the compassion, understanding, and meaningful presence our Chaplains bring to Lightways and to the patients and families we serve. 💙

Come grow with us at Lightways! 💛We’re proud to be a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for five consecutive years. As we exp...
10/07/2026

Come grow with us at Lightways! 💛

We’re proud to be a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for five consecutive years. As we expand into the northern region, we have multiple openings across a variety of roles.

Join a mission-driven team that offers meaningful work, a supportive environment, and competitive benefits.

Explore current opportunities and apply today: www.lightways.org/careers

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250 Water Stone Circle
Joliet, IL
60431

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+18157404104

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