Hospice care is for any person who has a life-threatening or terminal illness. The Visiting Nurses Association of Central Jersey (VNACJ) and Bayshore have a longstanding commitment of working together to provide the best care to meet our patient’s needs. By having VNACJ intake staff on site at Bayshore, transition to hospice care can be arranged quickly and easily whether the patient is remaining in the hospital, a facility or transitioning home.

"Having the VNACJ stationed at the hospital is another way we can offer comprehensive care to our patients," says Raimonda Clark, President and CEO. "Through this partnership our patients can rest assured their hospice care and medical needs will be met once they are home. Our new service includes hospice in the hospital and Bayshore Health Care and Rehabilitation Center."

Through the use of a family-centered approach, VNACJ hospice care focuses on the comfort and dignity of the patient and support of the family. Care is provided by an interdisciplinary team that usually includes our doctors, a hospice nurse, a home health aide, a social worker, physical, speech, or occupational therapist if needed, a spiritual counselor and specially trained volunteers. Families often consider a hospital or nursing home environment for this care when home care is not sufficient.

For more information, please call 800-862-3330.