U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Nine Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Facilities with Top Rating
October 31, 2019
Nine Hackensack Meridian Health Facilities among 19 percent of nursing facilities distinguished by U.S. News
Hackensack Meridian Health is proud to announce that nine of the network’s nursing and rehabilitation facilities in Brick, Edison, Hackensack, Ocean Grove, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Wall and West Caldwell received the highest ratings in short-term rehabilitation, according to U.S. News & World Report's 10th annual Best Nursing Homes. These nine Hackensack Meridian Health facilities are among only 19 percent of nursing facilities nationwide to be awarded the High-Performance badge by U.S. News & World Report.
“Hackensack Meridian Health delivers seamless care throughout our network, from our hospitals to our short-term care and rehabilitation facilities,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health. “Our U.S. News’ Best Nursing Homes represent our unwavering commitment to transform the continuum of care in the communities we serve. I would like to congratulate our team for this outstanding recognition. At Hackensack Meridian Health, our patients are at the center of everything we do every day.”
The nine Hackensack Meridian Health nursing home and rehabilitation and sub-acute rehabilitation facilities that received U.S. News & World Report's high performing ratings overall in short-term rehabilitation and care include:
Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab in Brick
Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab in Ocean Grove
Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab in Shrewsbury
Hackensack Meridian Health Nursing & Rehab in Hackensack
Hackensack Meridian Health Subacute Rehab in Wall
Hackensack Meridian Health Prospect Heights Care Center in Hackensack
Hackensack Meridian Health West Caldwell Care Center in West Caldwell
Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Ocean Medical Center in Stafford Township
Hartwyck at Oak Tree in Edison
Three nursing homes, Regent Care Center, Prospect Heights Care Center, and West Caldwell Care Center joined the Hackensack Meridian Health network in July. The merger is delivering enhanced nursing and rehabilitation services throughout northern New Jersey.
“Hackensack Meridian Health is proud that nine of our world-class nursing facilities have been recognized as Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News,” said Stephen Baker, president, Post-Acute Care at Hackensack Meridian Health. “We are dedicated to elevating the standard of care in New Jersey, and we look forward to continue providing the high-quality, compassionate care that sets us apart from other nursing and rehabilitation facilities.”
The U.S. News survey included nearly 15,000 skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities across the country, designating ratings of “High Performing”, “Average” or “Below Average” for both long-term care and short-term rehabilitation. Facilities that earn a High Performing rating are eligible to display a U.S. News-trademarked Best Nursing Homes award badge. Only 19 percent of nursing homes across the country earn at least one badge from U.S. News.
Hackensack Meridian Health's skilled nursing facilities provide personalized care for patients ranging from long-term nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, post-hospital discharge and post-surgical care rehabilitation, hospice care, 24-hour skilled nursing, coordination of physician services and family counseling in a comfortable, home-like setting.