Hospice

When patients and their primary care physicians agree that curative treatment is no longer appropriate or desired, a referral to Atlantic Hospice may be appropriate. Our hospice team works with referring doctors to develop individualized care plans that manage pain, control symptoms and ensure dignity and respect in the final days of life. We also have nurse liaisons at Morristown Medical Center, Overlook Medical Center, Newton Medical Center, Chilton Medical Center, and Hackettstown Medical Center, as well as other health care facilities in the area, to answer questions and ease the transition to end-of-life care.

Hospice Levels of Care

Home Hospice

The most frequently used type of hospice, home hospice provides care in the comfort of the patient’s residence or assisted living facility. Our specialized hospice team helps arrange the necessary medical equipment, such as a hospital bed and oxygen, so that symptoms can be managed effectively without having to return to a hospital. Home hospice is recommended 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, surrounded and supported by family.

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. Atlantic Visiting Nurse has collaborative agreements with many area nursing facilities

General Inpatient (GIP) Hospice 

General Inpatient (GIP) level of hospice care 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.

Supportive Care

Atlantic Visiting Nurse - Supportive Care is a state-licensed, accredited home care service for individuals and their families who are facing serious illness. The goal of the program is to prevent and relieve suffering while supporting the best possible quality of life for patients and their families. To that end, our staff works with you to develop a plan of care that focuses on physical, emotional and spiritual comfort while respecting your individual choices and wishes. 

Atlantic Hospice Certifications

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.

Insurance Accepted

Atlantic Visiting Nurse accepts 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.