HOSPICE OF NEW JERSEY, LLC
Provider Information
- Address
- 400 BROADACRES DRIVE, 1ST FLOOR
BLOOMFIELD, NJ 07003 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- April 25, 1995
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CMS Quality Ratings
Composite score combining quality measures and patient survey results.
Based on the CMS Hospice Care Index — 10 operational quality indicators including visits near death, nursing minutes, and care transitions.
CAHPS Hospice Survey — family caregivers rate communication, symptom management, respect, and overall experience.
CMS scores as of May 2026. Quality of Care derived from CMS Hospice Care Index. Patient Satisfaction from the CMS CAHPS Hospice Survey. Overall is the equally-weighted average of both. All source data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Staffing & Capacity
| Role | Staff Count |
|---|---|
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 1 |
| Volunteers | 3 |
27
Total Employees
Staffing data as reported to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
Inpatient Care and Medical Equipment
Hospices report these services to Medicare when they are certified. This is what HOSPICE OF NEW JERSEY, LLC reported, not a check of what it offers today. Confirm current arrangements with the hospice.
- Short-term inpatient care
- Arranged through another hospital or nursing home
- Type of inpatient care
- Both general inpatient care and respite care
- Medical supplies and equipment
- Brought in through an outside supplier
Short stays in a hospice inpatient unit, hospital, or nursing home for pain or symptoms that cannot be managed where the patient lives, or to give family caregivers a break.
Equipment and supplies tied to the terminal illness and the plan of care, such as a hospital bed, oxygen, wound supplies, or a wheelchair.
Medicare lets hospices provide these services through arrangements with other organizations. Either way, the hospice stays responsible for the covered care in the patient’s plan of care.
Reported by this hospice to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services when it was certified in 2019.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how HOSPICE OF NEW JERSEY, LLC compares to hospices nationwide.
9.5 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 20th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
87
patients in care on an average day
A rough measure of size. Smaller can mean more personal. Larger can mean more resources.
How this hospice compares nationally
Bars show national standing on measures from the CMS Hospice Care Index. A fuller bar means this hospice does better than more of the hospices CMS tracks.
- Nurse care minutes per home care day9.5 min
Ranks better than about 20% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The average minutes of nursing care per day for patients getting routine care at home, based on Medicare claims. More nurse time usually means more hands-on support.
- Skilled nursing on weekends6.3%
Ranks better than about 30% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of skilled nursing time delivered on Saturdays and Sundays. Symptoms do not wait for weekdays, so weekend coverage matters.
- Nurse visits in the last days of life86.2%
Ranks better than about 22% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who got nurse visits in their final days of life. This is when families tend to need the most support.
- Gaps in nursing visits65%
Ranks better than about 33% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
How often patients went more than a week without a nursing visit. Fewer gaps mean steadier attention.
- Patients discharged alive early in care2.7%
Ranks better than about 75% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice alive within the first week of care. A rate of 0% means it did not happen to any of their patients.
- Patients discharged alive after 6 months52.2%
Ranks better than about 15% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients discharged alive after six months or more in hospice care.
- Hospital transfers near the end of care5.3%
Ranks better than about 60% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, spent time in the hospital, then came back to hospice.
- Hospital stays that interrupt hospice2.7%
Ranks better than about 29% of hospices nationally on this measure.
What this measures
The share of patients who left hospice, went to the hospital, and died there soon after.
- Days at higher levels of care (CHC or GIP)52nd percentile
What this measures
The share of care days delivered at higher levels, such as continuous home care or inpatient care. Shown only as a national rank because small percentages round to zero.
- Medicare spending per patient$17,703 · 49th percentile
What this measures
What Medicare paid per patient for this hospice's care. Higher or lower spending is not a quality judgment by itself.
Care steps completed at admissionShow detailsMedicare tracked 9 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 51.3% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening97.7%
- Pain assessment93.4%
- Breathing difficulty screening99.7%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed99.7%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids97.1%
- Visits in the last days of life51.3%
- All care steps completed94.7%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer20%
- Dementia26%
- Heart and circulatory disease14%
- Lung and respiratory disease6%
- Stroke5%
- Other conditions31%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Hospice of New Jersey, LLC
Hospice of New Jersey, LLC serves families in Bloomfield and the surrounding Essex County area. This provider offers end-of-life care for those who need support at home or in other settings. They have been certified by Medicare since 1995. Their team holds accreditation from the Community Health Accreditation Partner, known as CHAP. This means an outside group checked their work against high standards. It is a sign of their commitment to how they run their daily operations.
About HOSPICE OF NEW JERSEY, LLC
This provider operates as a for-profit business. They have maintained a Medicare certification for nearly three decades. CHAP accreditation sets them apart by showing they follow strict rules for patient safety. This group visits the office to review records and care plans. They want to ensure the staff meets specific goals for quality. With 27 total employees, the team includes nine registered nurses and one licensed practical nurse. They also have three volunteers who help support the staff and patients. Families should know that this size allows for a personal approach to care. The staff provides specialized attention to those with serious illnesses. You can ask their office about how they assign nurses to your specific area in Essex County. They focus on meeting the needs of the patient every single day.
Quality of Care Summary
What Is Hospice Care Like in BLOOMFIELD?
Hospice care in this part of New Jersey focuses on comfort for people with a terminal illness. Most families receive this care in their own homes. The team visits to manage pain and help with daily tasks. Hospice of New Jersey, LLC brings a team approach to this work. Their staff includes nine registered nurses and one licensed practical nurse. These nurses manage medical needs while the volunteers offer social support. The care plan changes based on what the patient needs at that moment. You will find that the hospice team works to keep the patient in a familiar setting. This helps everyone feel more at ease during a hard time. They coordinate with your doctor to make sure all care is simple and clear. That is how they handle the day to day routine in the community.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
- How quickly can a nurse get to my home if an emergency happens at night?
- How do you handle changes in pain levels for the patient?
- What specific roles do your volunteers play in the care process?
- Can you explain how your team communicates updates to the family?
Asking these questions helps you see if a provider is a good fit. You deserve to understand the care plan before you sign any paperwork. Be sure to ask about their weekend availability. It is also good to ask how they handle medication delivery. Take your time with these talks. You have the right to know how they work with families.
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