Hospice
Hospice programs provide a variety of medical, social, spiritual and caregiving support services for patients near the end of life and for those who care for them. Most patients are able to remain at home with this support, and most services are currently covered by Medicare. Some have in-patient care though care is usually provided in the home.
Unlike traditional medical care which focuses on cure and treatment of conditions, palliative care is a philosophy of care for people with a serious condition which focuses on comfort, pain management and quality of life. It does not require being near the end of life (as does hospice), and can be provided at the same time as curative and life-prolonging treatment.
There are several websites which help explain palliative care and hospice, such as:
- http://www.getpalliativecare.org/whatis/
- http://www.caregiverslibrary.org/caregivers-resources/grp-end-of-life-issues/hsgrp-hospice/hospice-vs-palliative-care-article.aspx
- http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hospicecare.html
- http://www.webmd.com/balance/tc/hospice-care-topic-overview
NEW JERSEY HOSPICE & PALLIATIVE CARE ORGANIZATION
- Find a hospice in NJ, general information, veterans benefits
- 175 Glenside Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
- 908-233-0060
- www.njhospice.org
ASCEND HOSPICE
- In-home, in assisted living community of health care facility
- Affiliate of Care One
- 70 Jackson Drive, Suite 200, Cranford NJ 07016
- (908) 931-9068, or 866-821-1212
- Web site: http://www.carealt.com
CHANDLER HALL HEALTH SERVICES HOSPICE PROGRAM
- 99 Barclay St., Newtown PA 18940
- (215) 860-4000
- Web site: www.chandlerhall.org
COMPASSIONATE CARE HOSPICE
- Inpatient: St Francis Medical Center, 601 Hamilton Ave., Trenton NJ 08629
- For intake or to make a referral: 800-844-4774
- Outpatient: 600 Highland Drive, Suite 624
Westampton, NJ 08060 - 800-844-4774 or (609) 267-1178
- Web site: www.cchnet.net
GREENWOOD HOUSE
- The Renee Denmark Punia Community Hospice of Greenwood House helps families meet the challenges of end-of-life issues by providing support to both patients and their loved ones so they can concentrate on time spent together.
- For intake information: (609)883-6026
- Web site: http://www.greenwoodhouse.org/services-amenities/hospice-care
KINDRED HOSPICE
- In-home care, assisted living and long term care facilities
- 242 Old New Brunswick Rd, Piscataway, NJ 08854
- 732-562-8800
- Website: www.kindredathome.com
PRINCETON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM / HOSPICE PROGRAM
- 208 Bunn Drive, Princeton NJ 08540
- (609) 497-4900
- Web site: www.princetonhcs.org
SAMARITAN HOSPICE (in home only)
- 5 Eves Drive, Ste 300 Marlton NJ 08052
- 800-229-8183
- Web site: samaritanhospice.org
SERENITY HOSPICE
- 56 Georgetown Road, Bordentown, NJ 08505
- (609)227-2400
- Web site: www.serenityhospice.com
STEIN JEWISH HOSPICE
- Part of Wilf Campus for Senior Living, Somerset, NJ
- 888-313-0369
- http://www.wilfcampus.org/steinhospice
VNA HOMECARE OF MERCER COUNTY, COMMUNITY HOSPICE
- 171 Jersey St. PO box 441, Trenton Nj 08603
- (609) 695-3461
- Web site: www.vnahomecare.org
VITAS
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Intensive Comfort Care - alternative to hospitalization, up to 24 hr care in home
- www.vitas.com
- 800-93-VITAS
The Princeton Senior Resource Center does not endorse any of the resources listed on these pages. We collect and provide information from many sources as a service to those seeking services in the Princeton area. No listed provider pays to be in our directory.