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Rehabilitation at Hackensack Meridian Health

Ranked among the Nation's Top 50 Rehabilitation Hospitals
by U.S. News & World Report.

Cardiac Rehabilitation in New Jersey

Cardiac Rehabilitation is a comprehensive, medically supervised, outpatient program to help patients recover from various heart conditions and cardiac procedures. Our cardiac rehabilitation experts help you return to your highest possible level of function, independence and quality of life after a heart attack or cardiac event. Our cardiac rehabilitation program includes medically prescribed and supervised cardiac exercise, risk factor modification counseling and, in some cases, a follow-up exercise program for those who wish to maintain cardiac health and fitness.

We help patients with heart disease meet their individual treatment goals, including:

Controlling heart disease risk factors
Dietary modification
Endurance and strength training
Energy conservation techniques
Improving blood cholesterol
Improving symptoms
Increasing exercise tolerance
Psychosocial & stress management
Reducing risk of future heart problems
- Cholesterol management
- Diabetes management
- Smoking cessation
Return to daily functioning

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Services & Education

When to Seek Cardiac Rehabilitation

Patients should always consult their physician about a cardiac rehabilitation program. The physician can assess the patient's individual needs and recommend the most appropriate course of action. Early referral to cardiac rehab is often beneficial, so patients shouldn't hesitate to discuss it with their doctor.

We care for patients recovering from these cardiac conditions or heart procedures:

Angioplasty, including stent (PTCA)
Coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG)
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Heart attack (myocardial infarction):
- STEMI
- NSTEMI
Heart transplant
Left ventricular assist device implant (LVAD)
Minimally Invasive Heart Procedures
Robotic Heart Surgery
Stable angina
Valve repair or replacement surgery

Our Cardiac Rehabilitation Services

Hackensack Meridian Health offers hospital-based and outpatient cardiac rehabilitation. Services include:

Cardiac health education: Our specialists help patients understand their condition and take steps to manage risk factors.
Monitored exercise sessions: Patients participate in medically prescribed, supervised cardiac exercise to improve strength, stamina and confidence. During exercise, your heart rate, heart rhythm and blood pressure are monitored.
Nutritional counseling: Our team provides information on healthy eating tailored to each patient’s lifestyle, cultural needs and preferences.
Smoking cessation: Smoking is a leading risk factor for heart disease, so we provide smoking cessation counseling to help patients quit.

As you complete your cardiac rehabilitation program, the goal is to continue exercising, remain physically active, and maintain heart healthy lifestyle changes. Whether you join a fitness center, exercise at home or just want to remain active daily, our specialists will help you develop your post-cardiac rehabilitation exercise plan.

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Our Doctors

Our rehabilitation specialists work closely with you, your family, and your other care providers to assist with your recovery.

Johnson Rehabilitation Institute in the News

Learn about the exciting developments and achievements of our patients and team members at our various rehab locations.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Locations

We offer cardiac rehabilitation at several locations across New Jersey, making it easier to get the care you need close to home. Each site provides medically supervised programs designed to help you recover and build strength after a heart event.

Hackensack Meridian Health also has a large network of Pulmonary Rehabilitation locations for those seeking help with chronic lung conditions such as COPD or pulmonary fibrosis.

Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Locations

Hackensack University Medical Center

Hackensack University Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation

Address: 20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 200, Hackensack, NJ, 07601
Hours: 6 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Phone: 551-996-3589
Note: SET PAD Program for patients with peripheral artery disease available. Contact Lucia Izzo at Lucia.Izzo@hmhn.org.

Mountainside Medical Center

Mountainside Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation

Address: 1 Bay Ave Montclair, NJ 07042
Hours: 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. (M-F)
Phone: 973-429-6199

Note: Pulmonary rehabilitation Tuesday and Thursday only

JFK University Medical Center

JFK University Medical Center - Center for Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehab

Address: 65 James Street, Edison NJ 08820
Hours: 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. (M-Th); 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (Friday)
Phone: 732-321-7722
Note: Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab Phase II Monitored

Bayshore Medical Center

Bayshore Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation

Address: 727 North Beers Street Holmdel NJ 07733
Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (M-W-Th); 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. (Friday)
Phone: 732-290-7050

Riverview Medical Center

Riverview Medical Center Cardiac Rehabilitation

Address: 1 Riverview Plaza Red Bank, NJ 07701
Hours: 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. (M-Th); 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Friday)
Phone: 732-530-2528

Ocean University Medical Center

Jackson Health Village

Southern Ocean Medical Center

Southern Ocean Medical Center - Cardiac Rehabilitation

Address: 1140 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ, 08050
Hours: 7 a.m. - 4:15 p.m. (M/W/F)
Phone: 609-978-3043

“Our Cardiac Rehabilitation program makes such a difference. When patients are discharged from our program, they look like totally different people from when they came in — and when I hear good things about our program from cardiologists and patients, it means so much.”

Iqbal Jafri, M.D., Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation at JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute

Patient Success Stories

A Cardiac Care Army

“It was hard just to walk,” recalls Simon, an avid exerciser, adding that months of outpatient physical therapy after discharge helped him regain his strength until he could head back to his beloved gym.

56-Year-Old Conquers Heart Transplant and COVID Thanks to Cardiac Rehab

Cardiac Rehab Helped 56-Year-Old Sam Recover From Heart Transplant & COVID. Learn more and schedule your appointment today.

88-year-old Don Squier uses a cardiac rehabilitation machine.

Cardiac Rehabilitation Keeps Brick Man Active After Multiple Heart Surgeries

After multiple heart surgeries, 88-year-old Don Squier proves the power of persistence—logging 1,000 cardiac rehabilitation workouts.

North Hudson Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Back to Work After Cardiac Rehab

Cardiac Rehab Helped Fire Chief Salvesen Return to Work. JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute offers life-changing cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. Learn more & schedule an appointment.

Rehabilitation Excellence & Expertise

Why Choose Hackensack Meridian Health Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy

Discover why Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is a nationally ranked leader in rehabilitation and physical therapy.

CARF Accredited Rehabilitation Programs

Learn more about our programs and services that meet patient-focused, state-of-the-art national standards of performance that were developed with the involvement and input of consumers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Learn more about cardiac rehabilitation, if you could benefit and what to expect from our program.

What is Cardiac Rehabilitation?

Who Qualifies?

Is it Covered by Insurance

What are the Benefits?

Why Choose us for Your Cardiac Rehab?

Excellence:
Our programs are certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). The peer-review process reviews individual facilities for adherence to standards and guidelines developed and published by AACVPR.

Patient Experience:
We work closely with each patient’s cardiologist to provide the most effective and compassionate care. Our team includes physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians, registered nurses, exercise physiologists, registered dietitians, and rehabilitation psychologists.

Innovation:
Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with the latest fitness and cardiac monitoring technology. We follow evidence-based best practices for cardiac rehabilitation, improving patient outcomes and promoting independence.

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