Amedisys Hospice
A hospice in Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
21 Main Street, Suite 253, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601. (201) 342-7766.
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 23, 2026.
- 7 deficiencies cited in the last three years
- 3of 5 family caregiver rating
- 9of 10 CMS’s Hospice Care Index
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean3
- Star ratings
- CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
7 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 17 hospices serving ZIP code 07601 had 6.
The last inspection on record was on Apr 18, 2024: an initial inspection by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, Hospice ZIP Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
When those deficiencies happened
7 deficiencies in 1 month of the last 36. Last cited Apr 2024. Most serious: Standard-level. The last 3 years, to Oct 27, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, as cited
Rule titles as CMS’s inspectors cite them, set in sentence case.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
Apr 18, 2024: initial inspection by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care7 deficiencies
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Content of comprehensive assessment (42 CFR 418.54(c)(6))
The inspectors’ words, 176 words
“Upon patient record review, 4 of 19 (Patient #1, #2, #4, #10) did not have evidence in the patient record that a review was completed of all prescription and non-prescription medications, including herbal remedies that could affect drug therapy. Patient #1- The patient record contains orders on 03/25/24 for Heparin and Saline Flushes for port- a-cath maintenance. Heparin and Saline dosages are not listed on the medication profile. (corrected on site) Patient #2-On 02/22/24 the nurse documents Oxygen was ordered. The medication profile does not include Oxygen. (corrected on site) Patient #4-On 02/06/24 Tylenol 1000mg is ordered every eight hours as needed for pain. The medication profile lists Tylenol 1000mg every eight hours scheduled for pain(inaccurate). (corrected on site) Patient #10-On 02/09/24 the nurse documents the MD prescribed Prednisone. The medication profile was not updated with Prednisone. On 04/05/24 the nurse documents Lidocaine patches on the knees and ankles provide adequate pain relief. The medication profile does not include Lidocaine patches. On 04/11/24 the nurse documents Senna was refilled. The medication profile does not include Senna.”
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Content of plan of care (42 CFR 418.56(c)(4))
The inspectors’ words, 160 words
“Upon patient record review, 3 of 19 (Patient #1, #2, #10) did not have evidence the plan of care includes all services necessary for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions, including specific orders for all medications. Patient #1-The 03/25/24 plan of care includes orders to flush the patients port-a-cath which read: Flush port with NS _ml(amount is blank) followed by Heparin _u/ml (5ml). (Dosage units/ml is left blank). (corrected on site) Patient #2-On 02/22/23 the nurse documented Oxygen was ordered. The plan of care does not include Oxygen orders. (corrected on site) Patient #10-On 02/09/24 the nurse documented the MD prescribed Prednisone. The plan of care does not include Prednisone. On 04/05/24 the nurse documented Lidocaine patches to the knees and ankles provided adequate pain relief. The plan of care does not include Lidocaine patches. On 04/11/24 the nurse documented Senna was refilled and the plan of care does not include Senna. (corrected on site)”
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Content of plan of care (42 CFR 418.56(c)(5))
The inspectors’ words, 109 words
“Upon patient record review, 2 of 19 (Patient #2, #12) did not have evidence the plan of care includes all services necessary for the palliation and management of the terminal illness and related conditions, including equipment and supply needs. Patient #2-On 02/22/24 the nurse documented an overbed table, Oxygen Concentrator and Oxygen tank were ordered. On 02/23/24 triage documented a bed with half rails, BSC, and walker had also been ordered. The plan of care does not include the ordered equipment. (corrected on site) Patient #12-The nurse documents on 03/18/24 the patient is on Oxygen. The DME section of the plan of care does not include Oxygen.(corrected on site)”
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Coordination of services (42 CFR 418.56(e)(2))
“Upon patient record review, 2 of 19 (Patient #8, #10) did not have evidence that the IDG ensures that the care and services are provided in accordance with the plan of care. Patient #8-On 04/09/24 the nurse documents increasing the patient’s Oxygen to 8/lpm. The orders on record are for 5/lpm continuous. Patient #10- On 03/08/24 the nurse documents performing a venipuncture for lab work (CBC and CMP). The record does not include orders for a CBC and CMP.”
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Content (42 CFR 418.104(a)(6))
“Upon patient record review, 1 of 19 (Patient #2) did not have evidence that each patient record contains Advance Directives. Patient 2-The 03/13/24 IDG documentation indicates the patient is a DNR. A copy of the DNR is not on record. (corrected on site)”
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Authentication (42 CFR 418.104(b))
“Upon patient record review, 1 of 19 (Patient # 1) did not have evidence that all entries are clear and complete. Patient #1-On 03/27, 03/28, 03/31 and 04/01/24 the nurse documents the patients port-a-cath was flushed. The documentation is not specific for the flush type(s) and amount(s) administered. (late entry documentation correction on site)”
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Discharge or transfer of care (42 CFR 418.104(e)(3))
The inspectors’ words, 99 words
“Upon patient record review, 2 of 19 (Patient #18, #19) did not have evidence that the discharge summary includes all required information. Patient #18-The patient revoked the election 01/17/24. The discharge summary only states the patient revoked and was hospitalized due to the terminal illness. The discharge summary does not include a summary of the patient’s stay, including treatments, symptoms and pain management. Patient #19-The discharge summary on record only states the patient was discharged to no longer meeting hospice criteria. The discharge summary does not include a summary of the patient’s stay, including treatments, symptoms and pain management.”
The one inspection in the last three years
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2024 | Initial inspection by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care | 7 deficiencies cited |
Is it certified?
- Medicare-certified hospice since May 23, 1984.
- Ownership: for-profit.
- No For hospices, home health agencies, hospitals and dialysis facilities, CMS writes deficiencies at two levels. Standard is the usual one; condition-level is the more serious, when a problem is serious enough that the provider doesn’t meet a whole condition of taking part in Medicare. Source: CMS, State Operations Manual. deficiency or CMS’s most serious finding: the place’s failure to meet a rule caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to someone in its care. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 489.3. on record in the last three years.
CMS, Hospice General Information. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
Has anything been proven against it?
- CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospices, so none are shown.
- 0 deficiencies cited in the last three years came from inspections that included a complaint investigation.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
Who does the caring?
- From Medicare claims (Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024): 16.9 nurse care minutes per routine home care day, 11.9% of skilled nursing minutes at weekends and a visit near death for 93.5% of patients who died.
- Where its patients were cared for (Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024): 84% at home, 5% in assisted living, 11% in a nursing facility.
CMS, Hospice Provider Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Measure | This provider |
|---|---|
| Nurse care minutes per routine home care day | 16.9 min |
| Skilled nursing minutes at weekends | 11.9% |
| Visits near death | 93.5% of patients who died |
Who owns it?
- Amedisys Holding LLC owns 100% directly since Nov 1, 2011.
- 12 owners or officers are people: Colleen Mcglynn (managing employee (on the payroll), 100%); Colleen Mcglynn (runs it (operational or managerial control), 100%); Sarita Rastogi (managing employee (under contract)); Marcus Macip (corporate officer); Kimberly Seymour (corporate officer); Bridget R Kaigler (managing employee (on the payroll)); Bridget R Kaigler (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Joni Babineaux (corporate officer); Kristina J Braud (managing employee (on the payroll)); Kristina J Braud (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Jeanne Shingleton (corporate officer); Joshua Lee Proffitt (corporate officer).
- No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
- No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
CMS, Hospice All Owners and Hospice Enrollments. Released Sep 29, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Organisation | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unitedhealth Group Incorporated | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 100% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Amedisys Inc. | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 100% | Feb 20, 2015 |
| Amedisys Holding LLC | Owns 5% or more directly | 100% | Nov 1, 2011 |
What do families say?
- Family caregivers rate it 3 of 5 in CMS’s survey (Oct 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2025): 80% rated it 9 or 10 out of 10, and 79% would definitely recommend it.
- CMS’s Hospice Care Index: 9 of 10 (Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024).
- 98.99% of patients were assessed on all seven of CMS’s measures at the start of care (Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025); 80.8% had visits from a nurse or social worker on at least 2 of their last 3 days (Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024).
CMS, CAHPS Hospice Survey and Hospice Provider Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Measure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Family caregiver survey ratingCMS star rating from its survey of patients’ family caregivers, 1 to 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Hospice Care IndexCMS’s Hospice Care Index, 0 to 10 (higher is better): a point for each of ten measures from Medicare claims on which the hospice meets CMS’s threshold | 9 of 10 |
How does it compare nearby?
- Of the 17 hospices CMS’s data show serving patients in ZIP code 07601, where this hospice’s office is, the middle number of deficiencies cited in the last three years was 6; this one had 7.
CMS, Hospice ZIP Data. Released Aug 26, 2026. Updated quarterly.
CMS, QCOR hospice inspection reports. Released Oct 23, 2026. Updated quarterly.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Amedisys Hospice This hospice | 7 |
| Vhs Hospice Services of New Jersey | 3 |
| Valley Hospice | 1 |
| Visiting Nurse Association of Englewood, Inc. | 1 |
| Hospice of New Jersey, LLC | 18 |
| Ascend Hospice | 5 |
| Compassionate Care Hospice of Clifton, LLC | 6 |
| Holy Name Hospice | 7 |
| Life Source Services LLC | 6 |
| Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic | 4 |
| Grace Healthcare Services LLC | 6 |
| Compassus-Greater New Jersey | 0 |
What the record doesn’t say
- CMS doesn’t publish fines or other penalties for hospices, so none are shown.
- Only complaints that led to a citation appear; complaints that didn’t aren’t published.
- CMS ended its Special Focus Program for hospices with serious problems on Feb 14, 2025, so no hospice is marked as one.
- Hospice quality measures have a gap from October 2025: CMS replaced its patient assessment then, and public results from the new one (HOPE) are expected around November 2027.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice General Information (yc9t-dgbk).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice Provider Data (252m-zfp9).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, CAHPS Hospice Survey (gxki-hrr8).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, QCOR hospice inspection reports (Hospice Survey Reports - Oct 2021 through Sep 2026.xlsx).
Released Oct 23, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice All Owners (e983965e-1603-4cb8-82b5-c40090e380d1).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice Enrollments (25704213-e833-4b8b-9dbc-58dd17149209).
Released Sep 29, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice ZIP Data (95rg-2usp).
Released Aug 26, 2026 and checked Oct 27, 2026. Updated quarterly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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From the hospice
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Replies
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Paid listing
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