HACKENSACK MERIDIAN JFK AT HOME
485 B US HIGHWAY 1, SUITE 400 DOOR #1, ISELIN, NJ 08830
4★ care at above-average cost — premium
Score = 60% quality + 40% relative cost within category
Quality & Operations
CMS-reported ratings and certification data
- Quality of patient care rating
- 4 of 5 stars
- Patient survey rating
- 2 of 5 stars
- Date certified
- 1975-05-22
Services offered
Agency details
- Ownership
- NON-PROFIT
What CMS measures show
Reported by CMS for this provider — compare against others nearby before deciding
How patients improved
Share of patients who got better at everyday activities during their care
- Got better at walking or moving around(4,359 patients)
- 86.25%
- Got better at getting in and out of bed(4,359 patients)
- 89.88%
- Got better at bathing(4,362 patients)
- 89.37%
- Breathing improved(4,192 patients)
- 92.28%
- Got better at taking medications correctly(4,342 patients)
- 86.57%
- Discharge function score(4,363 patients)
- 76.71%
Timeliness and safety
- Began care in a timely manner(5,498 patients)
- 99.75%
- Acted on medication issues promptly(5,505 patients)
- 85.94%
- Patients with a fall causing major injuryLower is better.(5,496 patients)
- 0.36%
- New or worsened pressure soresLower is better.(4,417 patients)
- 0.56%
- Checked whether patients received a flu shot(3,059 patients)
- 51.78%
Hospital use and care transitions
What happened after home health care began
- Returned to the community after care(3,765 patients)
- 92.93%
- Readmitted to a hospital when it may have been preventableLower is better.(2,843 patients)
- 5.18%
- Hospitalized when it may have been preventableLower is better.(1,937 patients)
- 3.72%
- Sent health information to the next provider(1,423 patients)
- 81.31%
- Gave health information to the patient(4,059 patients)
- 91.87%
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What to look for
Which numbers matter most when choosing — in plain language
- The quality-of-patient-care star rating summarizes how well patients recover and stay out of the hospital.
- Patient-survey ratings reflect real experiences with communication and reliability.
- Confirm the agency offers the specific services you need (nursing, physical therapy, etc.) — they vary by agency.
Questions to ask
Bring these to a tour, call, or appointment
Questions to ask — HACKENSACK MERIDIAN JFK AT HOME
Home health agency · checklist from CareLens (CMS Care Compare data)
- Which exact services will you provide, and how often will someone visit?
- Who is my main point of contact, and how do I reach someone after hours?
- How do you coordinate with my doctor and report changes in my condition?
- What is your experience with my specific condition or recovery needs?
- Are your visits covered by my insurance, and what would I pay out of pocket?
Related data
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Source: CMS Care Compare · updated monthly.