COMPASSUS-GREATER NEW JERSEY
Provider Information
- Address
- 4390 ROUTE 130 NORTH, UNIT A
WILLINGBORO, NJ 08046 - Ownership Type
- For-Profit
- Medicare Certified Since
- December 8, 2009
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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) | 19 |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 4 |
| Physicians | 1 |
| Volunteers | 0 |
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 COMPASSUS-GREATER NEW JERSEY 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 2022.
Care Details from Medicare Data
Medicare computes these numbers from claims and required reporting. They show how COMPASSUS-GREATER NEW JERSEY compares to hospices nationwide.
14.5 minutes
of nurse care per routine home care day, on average
That is the 72nd percentile among hospices nationally. The national median is about 12 minutes.
190
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 day14.5 min
Ranks better than about 72% 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 weekends8.6%
Ranks better than about 58% 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 life92.1%
Ranks better than about 41% 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 visits44.2%
Ranks better than about 61% 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 care10.8%
Ranks better than about 22% 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 months40.1%
Ranks better than about 40% 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 care19.8%
Ranks better than about 8% 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 hospice2.3%
Ranks better than about 33% 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)67th 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$19,644 · 59th 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 73.8% 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 opioids99.3%
- Visits in the last days of life73.8%
- All care steps completed99.9%
Conditions of patients in their care
Share of patients by primary diagnosis. Useful if you want a team with experience in a specific condition.
- Cancer18%
- Dementia15%
- Heart and circulatory disease13%
- Lung and respiratory disease10%
- Stroke32%
- Other conditions16%
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, reporting period January 2023 through December 2024. Percentiles are computed by CMS across all reporting hospices.
Compassus-Greater New Jersey
Compassus-Greater New Jersey provides hospice services to families in Willingboro and the surrounding Burlington County area. This provider operates as a freestanding hospice agency. They earned certification from Medicare in 2009. The agency holds accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care. Accreditation means an outside group checked their work against high standards. It shows they meet specific rules for how they care for people. This provider offers support for those facing a life-limiting illness. They focus on comfort and symptom management for their patients. Their team works to meet the needs of each person they serve. This is a for-profit organization. They have been active in the local community for over a decade. Families can look to this provider for care that follows national guidelines for hospice quality. They aim to help your loved one stay comfortable at home.
About Compassus-Greater New Jersey
This agency is a for-profit provider. They have been certified by Medicare since December 2009. They choose to go through the Accreditation Commission for Health Care process. This group reviews hospice agencies to ensure they follow strict safety rules. They check the care plans and staff training regularly. This process helps the agency stay sharp. It is a sign that they want to be held accountable for their work. Families should know that this accreditation is a mark of quality. It proves they put in extra effort to meet national standards. The agency is a freestanding facility. This means they are not part of a hospital or a nursing home. They focus only on hospice care. That is their main job. You can expect them to follow the rules set by the government and their accrediting body every single day.
Quality Overview
What Is Hospice Care Like in Willingboro?
Hospice care in Willingboro focuses on comfort for patients and their families. This specific provider employs 64 staff members to handle these needs. Their team includes 19 registered nurses and 4 licensed practical nurses. They also have one physician on staff to oversee medical care. They do not use volunteers as part of their current care model. The nurses handle the daily medical tasks. They visit patients to manage pain and other difficult symptoms. The doctor works with the nurses to change care plans as needed. This team approach helps keep the patient comfortable in their own home. You will work with these professionals to create a plan that fits your situation. They focus on the physical and medical side of care. Everything they do follows the rules set by Medicare for this type of service.
What to Ask When Choosing a Hospice Provider
You should talk with a few agencies before you pick one. Start by asking how quickly they can start care. You need to know if they have a nurse who can visit at night or on weekends. Ask who will be the main person you talk to when you have questions. It helps to understand how they handle medical emergencies after hours. You might also ask how they help family members cope with the stress of caregiving. Ask them to explain their plan for managing pain. Good providers will give you clear answers about their staff and their process. Take notes during these calls. You deserve to feel good about the choice you make for your loved one. Do not be afraid to ask for more details on any part of their care plan.
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