Hospice levels of care
Home hospice
Typically for patients who have a life expectancy of six months or less and want to spend that time in the comfort of their own home or assisted living facility -- surrounded and supported by family. In addition, we help arrange the necessary medical equipment, such as a hospital bed and oxygen, so that symptoms can be managed effectively at home.
Facility hospice
If a patient resides in a skilled nursing facility and wishes to receive hospice services, our team of hospice nurses can provide that additional level of care. We have collaborative agreements with many area nursing facilities.
General inpatient hospice
General Inpatient (GIP) hospice is required when the patient has pain and symptom management needs that cannot be addressed effectively in a setting outside of the hospital. Atlantic Health System offers GIP hospice at Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center and Chilton Medical Center.
Hospice FAQs
Yes. Federal law gives all patients the right to choose their hospice care provider.
Volunteer with us
Hospice volunteers are key to providing comfort and support while enhancing quality of life.
Certifications and insurance
Atlantic Visiting Nurse - Hospice is certified by Medicare for home care and hospice services, licensed by the New Jersey State Department of Health and accredited by The Joint Commission. We are also a member of both the Home Care & Hospice Association of NJ and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Association.
We accept medical insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid, and we will verify eligibility for the convenience of our patients.
Thanks to generous donations in support of our end-of-life care, no one is ever denied hospice because of an inability to pay.
Camp Clover
Camp Clover is a free, four-day bereavement day camp for children in first through eighth grade who have experienced the death of a close relative or friend.
Visiting nurse services near you
Hospice team
Hospice physicians
- collaborate with referring doctors and the hospice team to provide optimum medical care.
Registered nurses
- make regular, scheduled visits to monitor comfort, manage pain and control symptoms. Patients have 24-hour access to a nurse for questions, concerns and emergency visits.
Certified home health aides
- help with personal care, such as bathing and meal preparation. Private care services are available on an hourly or live-in basis.
Social workers
- provide emotional support to patients and their families and refer community resources.
Spiritual counselors
- offer spiritual support and collaborate with pastoral caregivers.
Volunteers
- assist with non-medical services, such as patient companionship, errands and caregiver relief.
Bereavement professionals
- provide continuing support and follow-up to grieving families for 13 months after the loss of a loved one.
Patient testimonial
"Whenever I saw the hospice nurse walking up our driveway, I felt a sense of relief. I knew she would take care of everything. There are no words to describe how grateful my family is for the compassion and care we received from the Atlantic Hospice team. Their care made my father’s death a peaceful one."
Daughter of a hospice patient - Atlantic Visiting Nurse