LIFE SOURCE SERVICES LLC
Provider Information
- Address
- 700 KINDERKAMACK ROAD, SUITE 105
ORADELL, NJ 07649 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- May 30, 2001
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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) | 4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 2 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 0 |
30
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 LIFE SOURCE SERVICES 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 LIFE SOURCE SERVICES LLC compares to hospices nationwide.
9.6 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 21st percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
47
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 day9.6 min
Ranks better than about 21% 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 weekends5.1%
Ranks better than about 16% 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 life74.8%
Ranks better than about 10% 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 visits52.1%
Ranks better than about 51% 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 care9.5%
Ranks better than about 29% 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 months50%
Ranks better than about 17% 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 care7.1%
Ranks better than about 50% 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 hospice4.8%
Ranks better than about 12% 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$23,165 · 75th 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 7 required care steps for new patients here, completed for 29.6% of patients or more. Most hospices score above 90 percent.
- Pain screening97.6%
- Pain assessment100%
- Breathing difficulty screening98.8%
- Treatment preferences discussed100%
- Beliefs and values discussed92.8%
- Visits in the last days of life29.6%
- All care steps completed89.2%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer15%
- Dementia56%
- Heart and circulatory disease12%
- Other conditions12%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Compassionate Hospice Support in Oradell
Life Source Services LLC offers hospice care to families across Oradell, New Jersey. They focus on comfort, dignity, and quality of life for patients. Their team works right out of their office on Kinderkamack Road to serve the local Bergen County area. Hospice is about more than just medical care. It is about supporting the whole person and their family during a difficult journey. This team aims to bring peace and relief to those facing a terminal illness. They provide skilled care that meets the specific needs of each patient they serve. You deserve to know that your loved one is in capable hands. That is exactly what this provider strives to offer every single day.
About Life Source Services LLC
Life Source Services LLC is a for-profit hospice agency. They have been Medicare certified since May 30, 2001. That is over two decades of experience in the field. What families should know is that Medicare certification means they follow strict federal rules for care. For-profit status simply means they operate as a business, but they still answer to national quality standards. They have built a long track record in the community. Choosing a provider with this much history can offer peace of mind. It shows they have stayed committed to their mission for a very long time. You can feel confident knowing they have been part of the local healthcare landscape for many years now.
High Quality Care
Understanding Hospice Care in Oradell
Bergen County has many resources for families in need of end-of-life support. Hospice care here works to manage pain and symptoms while honoring personal wishes. Many people wait too long to ask for help. The truth is that hospice can start as soon as a doctor confirms a life-limiting illness. It is not just for the final days. It is for months of support. The team comes to wherever you call home, whether that is a house or an assisted living center. That is the beauty of this care model. It meets you right where you are. And it removes the stress of frequent trips to the hospital. You get to focus on what matters most: spending time with the people you love.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
Finding the right fit is a big step. Start by asking these questions to get a clear picture. First, ask how quickly they can respond to an emergency call at night. You need to know that help is just a phone call away. Second, ask how their team handles pain management. Their approach should be clear and focused on the patient's comfort. Third, ask what specific services they offer for family grief support. Some agencies have counselors, while others offer group sessions. Finally, ask about their staff's experience with your loved one's specific diagnosis. You deserve to feel comfortable with the people entering your home. Trust your gut. If a conversation feels rushed, keep looking until you find the right match.
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