Hospice
Services
The Martin and Edith Stein Hospice brings individualized Jewish hospice care to patients where they live—at home, in assisted living facilities and in nursing homes—in Somerset and Middlesex counties in central New Jersey. We are committed to providing comfort and support to patients and their loved ones, with a special focus on the alleviation of pain and suffering, the dignity of patients and the affirmation of life.
Our philosophy of hospice care is rooted in Jewish Halacha (Jewish law and tradition) and its affirmation of the dignity of life and guidance for dealing with end-of-life issues. By recognizing the unique aspects of each family, its history and its ways of dealing with life’s challenges, The Martin and Edith Stein Hospice team provides support and compassion that can bring a sense of peace and calm preparedness to both the patient and his or her family at a time that they are most needed.
Hospice care for each patient and family is provided by a team of specially-trained professionals, including a registered nurse, social worker, chaplain (rabbi), home health aides, physician, the hospice medical director, our trained volunteers and various therapy service providers when appropriate. Hospice nursing staff are available on-call 24/7 to the patient and family.
Our hospice team specializes in a holistic approach to the relief of pain and other physical symptoms, as well as the emotional, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both those at the end of life and their caregivers and loved ones. We work to address the unique needs of each patient… and to help family members understand and address their own emotional and physical challenges in coping with the coming death of their loved one.
Short-term inpatient hospice care is a special level of short-term care provided to hospice patients when acute symptoms require management in a Medicare-certified facility offering 24-hour skilled nursing services. Inpatient hospice care is provided in a licensed nursing facility under contract with The Martin and Edith Stein Hospice.
Respite care is offered to families and other caregivers who need time to rest, attend to personal business, travel or otherwise take “time off” from caregiving responsibilities. Respite care is provided on a short-term basis for up to 5 days at a time.
Our care and support for families and caregivers continues through our bereavement services, which are provided for up to 13 months after the patient’s death to help loved ones mourn their loss. Our professional staff, trained volunteers and rabbi are familiar and experienced with all Jewish rituals and observances that help to honor those who have passed away, comfort those left behind and eventually help loved ones to return to normal life.
Our hospice service area includes Middlesex and Somerset counties in New Jersey. Hospice is a fully-paid benefit for all recipients of Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance plans. The Martin and Edith Stein Hospice provides equipment, supplies and medication to address the hospice diagnosis.
