Serenity Hospice Care
Compassionate hospice care across New Jersey
Comfort, dignity and peace for your loved one, and real support for your family, wherever they call home. We serve all 21 New Jersey counties.
Not sure if it's time? Read the signs or just call; there's no obligation.
How can we help you today?
For families
My loved one may need hospice
Talk with a hospice specialist about what's happening. We'll explain eligibility, what Medicare covers and how quickly care can start.
For physicians, hospitals and facilities
I'm referring a patient
Discharge planners, physicians, nursing homes and assisted living communities can send a referral and get a fast callback from our intake team.
Serenity at a glance
- New Jersey counties served
- 21
- On-call nurses
- 24/7
- Accredited
- CHAP
- Inpatient unit beds at RWJUH Hamilton
- [14][Confirm bed count]
Medicare hospice benefit
Hospice is usually covered in full
For people with Medicare Part A who qualify, Medicare pays for hospice care, including the care team, medications for comfort, and medical equipment and supplies related to the illness. There may be a small copay for some prescriptions and for inpatient respite care.
Care wherever your loved one lives
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In assisted living or a nursing home
We work alongside facility staff to add comfort-focused hospice care.
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Inpatient unit
When symptoms can't be managed at home, our unit at RWJUH Hamilton offers 24/7 physician and RN care.
From our mailbox
Your caregivers were part of my family during Florence's last days, providing her with love and care to make her as comfortable as possible.
J.K. You provided my mother with excellent care, and I just wanted you to know how grateful we are for all you have done for her.
M.P. Beyond the compassionate care that you gave to Fran, you were always there for us even after she was gone, giving us the fortitude to go on. God bless you!
D.M.
From letters shared on the current Serenity website.
Common questions
Who pays for hospice care in New Jersey?
For eligible patients, hospice is covered by the Medicare Hospice Benefit under Part A, by NJ Medicaid, and by most private insurance plans. With Medicare, patients usually pay nothing for hospice care, apart from a possible small copay for some prescriptions and for inpatient respite care.
Where does Serenity provide hospice care?
Serenity Hospice Care serves all 21 New Jersey counties, providing care in private homes, assisted living communities and nursing facilities, and at the Serenity Hospice Inpatient Unit at RWJUH Hamilton.
How quickly can hospice start?
[Typical time from referral to admission visit to confirm]. Call or text 609.227.2400 to begin.
You don't have to figure this out alone
Call or text us any time. We'll listen first, then help you understand the options.