AFFINITY CARE OF NJ, LLC
Provider Information
- Address
- 635 DUQUESNE BOULEVARD, SUITE 1
BRICK, NJ 08723 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- March 10, 2021
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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) | 14 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 2 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 4 |
64
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 AFFINITY CARE OF NJ, 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 2021.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how AFFINITY CARE OF NJ, LLC compares to hospices nationwide.
13.1 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 59th percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
181
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 day13.1 min
Ranks better than about 59% 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 weekends7%
Ranks better than about 39% 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 life91.3%
Ranks better than about 37% 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 visits27.7%
Ranks better than about 81% 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 care10.1%
Ranks better than about 26% 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 months26.9%
Ranks better than about 76% 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 care12.6%
Ranks better than about 24% 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 hospice4.2%
Ranks better than about 15% 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$16,206 · 40th 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 58.9% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening100%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening100%
- Breathing difficulty treatment100%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed100%
- Bowel care for patients on opioids100%
- Visits in the last days of life58.9%
- All care steps completed100%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer17%
- Dementia32%
- Heart and circulatory disease13%
- Lung and respiratory disease6%
- Stroke4%
- Other conditions30%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Affinity Care of NJ, LLC
Affinity Care of NJ, LLC provides hospice services to families throughout Brick, New Jersey. This freestanding hospice provider earned Medicare certification in March 2021. They hold accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care, or ACHC. This means an outside group checked their work against high standards. Accreditation helps families know a provider meets specific safety and quality goals. You can find their office on Duquesne Boulevard in Ocean County.
About Affinity Care of NJ, LLC
This provider operates as a for-profit organization. They currently employ 64 people to support their hospice patients. The team includes 14 registered nurses and 2 licensed practical nurses. One physician oversees medical care, and 4 volunteers help the staff. ACHC accreditation shows they follow national rules for patient care. This matters because it gives you a way to measure how they run their business. Most people do not check these things, but you should. Understanding who works for a hospice provider helps you see how they support your loved ones. The team size suggests they have enough people to cover common hospice needs. It is helpful to know who will be in your home.
Quality Summary
What Is Hospice Care Like in Brick?
Hospice care in Ocean County focuses on comfort and relief. In Brick, providers like this one send a team to your home. The team manages pain and other symptoms. Nurses visit to check on the patient and talk with the family. They also help with personal care needs. You get a plan built for your specific situation. The goal is to keep your loved one at home whenever possible. Because they have a team of 14 registered nurses, they have the capacity to handle many patient needs. A physician leads the care plan to ensure safety. You should feel free to ask how often they visit your area. Local care means they know the community well.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You need clear answers to make a good choice. Start by asking these four questions to any provider you interview. First, ask how quickly a nurse can get to your home if an emergency happens at night. Second, ask how the hospice team will talk to your primary doctor. Third, ask what specific tasks the volunteers do for the family. Finally, ask what happens if your loved one needs more care than you can provide at home. These questions help you see if their services match your family needs. Write down the answers so you can compare them later. Getting clear facts early makes the process easier for everyone involved.
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