About Us
Welcome to Pine Acres, a premier sub-acute rehabilitation center and long term care facility offering a sophisticated level of care and a comprehensive range of services. Located directly across the street from Drew University and approximately 3 miles from Morristown Memorial Hospital, Pine Acres has garnered an excellent reputation in the community for providing high quality care and service.
Staffed by a dedicated team of skilled professionals, Pine Acres is the first choice for both short and long term care and prides itself on the highest level of customer satisfaction. Working together with patients and their families, Pine Acres is committed to providing the very best standard of care and to meeting all of the specialized needs of each individual.
Pine Acres has been serving the community for over 60 years. As a family owned and operated facility, our goal is to provide exceptional rehabilitation services and skilled nursing care in a nurturing, home-like living environment. Pine Acres offers long-term care with skilled nursing, respite services and sub-acute care. Our sub-acute rehabilitation center is located in a separate wing from Pine Acres’ long term care facility.
Our facility offers all of the comforts of home combined with skilled care for individual needs. Whether the patient stays for a short term or plans to make Pine Acres their new home, our staff will develop a program suited to the needs of each individual. Pine Acres strives to maximize independence and quality of life for every patient. This is why the patient is placed at the center of care in every aspect of the facility. We value our relationship as a partner in care and encourage communication and feedback from both patients and their families. Pine Acres’ interdisciplinary team approach involves the patient and their family in every phase of the treatment and recovery process.
We pride ourselves on our excellent service, and patient satisfaction is our number one concern. Our supportive and caring staff is on call and available 24 hours a day to assist patients and their families with any questions, concerns or issues.
To arrange a tour of our facility, please contact the admissions department at 973-377-2124.
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Services
Sub-Acute Care
Since the goal of Pine Acres is to assist all patients in returning to the most independent living environment as quickly as possible, our dedicated staff helps patients reach their recovery goals successfully through an outcome-orientated approach to care. Whether recovering from surgery, coping with chronic illness, or recovering from an injury, our dedicated team of doctors, therapists, nurses and other health care professionals will work together with the patient and his or her family to design a goal-oriented plan of care for each patient. This plan will help the patient regain achieve the maximum outcome and return to the most independent living environment as quickly as possible. Pine Acres’ sub-acute care division provides the best possible option for a quicker recovery and a return to independence. Physical therapy is offered 7 days a week, if indicated by a plan of care, to accelerate recovery times. The following clinical programs and health care services are offered:
- IV Therapy
- TPN
- Orthopedic and Trauma Rehabilitation
- 7 Day per week Physical Therapy
- CPM
- PCA Pump/Pain Management
- Specialized Orthopedic Care
- Stroke Care
- Cardiac Care Congestive Heart Failure Management
- Tracheostomy Care
- Wound Care
- Respite Care
- Post-Surgical Rehabilitation
- On Site EKG’s and Lab services
- On Site Bladder Scans
Respite
Sometimes a caregiver needs a brief respite from the day to day responsibilities of caring for a loved one, either to rejuvenate or to take a pre-planned vacation. If you or your loved one needs a little additional temporary medical or nursing support, Pine Acres provides short term respite care on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis. During a Respite stay, short-term patients receive the same high level of care as other patients, in a safe and secure environment cared for by skilled professionals. Pine Acres Respite Services include:
- 24 Hour Nursing Care
- Medication management
- Transportation to physician appointments
- Restaurant Style Meals
- Activities and Entertainment
- Garden and Outdoor Activities
- Music Therapy
- Weekly Social Events
- Daily Exercise Program
For more information or to schedule a Respite Stay, please contact the admissions department at 973-377-2124.
Long Term Care / Skilled Nursing
Pine Acres offers long-term care and services are to meet the physical and emotional needs of individuals with chronic illnesses and disabilities or who can no longer care for themselves. Whether you or a loved one are looking for a permanent arrangement or temporary living, Pine Acres can offer a comfortable, professionally supervised environment with all the comforts and warmth of home. Pine Acres is committed to creating an atmosphere of compassion, caring and excellent nursing care.
Amenities & Accommodations
Pines Acres’ beautiful park like setting coupled with its warm and comfortable environment make it the clear choice for short or long term living. Designed with the patient’s comfort and happiness in mind, Pine Acres offers the following amenities:
- Attractive, immaculate private and semi-private rooms equipped with cable television
- High staffing ratios
- Gardening and outdoor activities
- Attractive common areas, including dining room, multipurpose recreational room and outdoor garden area
- Restaurant style fine dining – Pine Acres talented chef prepares sumptuous meals that are both appetizing and nourishing.
- Recreational and social activities
- Entertainment programs
- Wireless Internet access
- Beauty and Barber Shop
Staff
Elizabeth Helschein, LNHA Administrator
Cassandra Cheron, RN Director of Nursing
Bettie Pierre, LPN Assistant Director of Nursing / Nurse Educator
Tere Kirk, BSW CALA External Case Manager
Justin Montanaro Director of Admissions and Marketing
Kavita Ramcharan, CSW Director of Social Services
Autumn Hughes Recreations Director
Elizabeth Crowder Dietary Director
Sean Watson Director of Housekeeping and Environmental Services
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