Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care

What Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care does

Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1984 and headquartered in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, delivering hospice and palliative care across Union County and portions of Essex, Hudson, Middlesex, Morris, and Somerset counties. Its core offering is an integrated care portfolio covering home/community hospice, home/community palliative care, facility-based hospice and palliative care at two residential facilities (Peggy's House with 30 single-occupancy suites and Father Hudson House in Elizabeth, NJ), respite/short-term stays, and a Grief & Bereavement program with support extending 13 months post-death. The organization pairs the clinical staff with consumer-grade technology — eMenuCHOICE digital food ordering, in-suite iPad video chat, and a smart-camera bird program — and operates a proprietary Patient Response System staffed by awake, on-duty nurses 24/7 who visit patient residences on every call.

Operationally, the Center is reimbursed through Medicare (100% hospice benefit), Medicaid, commercial insurers, and HMOs, supplemented by tax-deductible donations, memorial contributions, Qualified Charitable Distributions, gifts of appreciated stock, and Donor Advised Fund grants. It delivers over $3.5 million in charitable care annually and never denies service for inability to pay. Patient acquisition is community-led, driven by physician referrals, community agency referrals, and word-of-mouth, amplified by an active Auxiliary, a Hope Chest thrift store, and recurring annual fundraising events (Fashion Show, Wine Tasting, Monte Carlo Casino Night, HOPE Fest, Gala). Governance rests with a Board of Trustees; key leadership includes President Frank Brady (MPA, RN). Headcount is in the 101–250 range.

Name

Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care

Legal name

Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care

Website

https://cfhh.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1984 that delivers home- and facility-based hospice and palliative care to terminally ill patients and their families across Union County and surrounding New Jersey communities, operating Peggy's House and Father Hudson House residential facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospice and Palliative Care Services

NAICS

Home Health Care Services (62161), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Other Individual and Family Services (62419), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Hospice / Hospice House (Facility-Based) (HLADAHAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Home Hospice Agencies (HLAFAEAC), Community-Based Palliative Care (Home-Based Non-Hospice) (HLADAHAH), Bereavement, Grief & Family Support Services (Hospice-Linked) (HLAFAEAO), Hospice & Palliative Respite Care (HSABAGAG), Palliative Care, Hospice & Serious Illness Support (BPAGACAK)

Keywords

• Hospice care
• Palliative care
• Bereavement support
• Residential hospice
• End-of-life care

Headquarters

HQ city

Scotch Plains

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement: Hospice services are covered at 100% under Medicare hospice benefit. Medicaid and most private insurance companies have adopted the Medicare hospice benefit without modification. The organization receives reimbursement from Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, and many HMOs.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, foundations, corporations, businesses support the organization's charitable care mission. The organization also accepts Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs (up to $108,000 for 2025), gifts of appreciated stock, and Donor Advised Fund grants.
3. Memorial Contributions: Memorial contributions and charitable donations provide partial coverage of services provided without insurance reimbursement, supporting the organization's no-denied-service mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care is a nonprofit organization that delivers hospice and palliative care services to terminally and seriously ill patients in New Jersey. Services are delivered through home/community-based care and two state-of-the-art residential facilities (Peggy's House in Scotch Plains and Father Hudson House in Elizabeth), with interdisciplinary clinical teams providing skilled nursing, social work, spiritual support, respite care, and a unique 24/7 Patient Response System. The organization provides over $3.5 million in charitable care annually and never denies service due to inability to pay.

Product overview

Center for Hope Hospice & Palliative Care offers a coordinated suite of hospice and palliative care services delivered both in patients' homes and at two residential facilities. The core portfolio consists of Home/Community Hospice Care, Facility-Based Hospice Care (at Peggy's House in Scotch Plains and Father Hudson House in Elizabeth), Home/Community Palliative Care, and Facility-Based Palliative Care. Supporting services include a Grief & Bereavement Program, Respite/Short Term Stays, and a unique Patient Response System with 24/7 awake nurses. The organization operates The Hope Chest thrift store as an auxiliary fundraising arm and has implemented patient-facing technology including eMenuCHOICE digital food ordering and video chat via iPads. All services are provided as a nonprofit with charitable care provisions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Home / Community Hospice Care Hospice care utilizing skilled care and comfort management for patients in their own home, whether that home is a private residence, nursing home, assisted living facility, or other residential setting. The Center's interdisciplinary team develops individualized plans addressing physical, spiritual, emotional, and psychosocial needs for terminally ill patients.
• Facility Based Hospice Care Inpatient hospice care provided at the Center's two state-of-the-art residential facilities: Peggy's House in Scotch Plains and Father Hudson House in Elizabeth, NJ. Provides 24-hour nursing care in a home-like setting with private rooms and en-suite bathrooms.
• Home / Community Palliative Care Palliative care focused on improving quality of life for patients with serious illness by minimizing the impact of physical and emotional limitations. Includes symptom management, help navigating the medical system, and support for independence while patients continue curative treatments.
• Facility Based Palliative Care Palliative care services provided at the Center's residential facilities, offering comprehensive support including physical symptom management, emotional and spiritual care, and practical assistance for patients dealing with serious illness.
• Respite / Short Term Stays Short-term residential stays of up to five days covered by Medicare Part A hospice benefit, designed to relieve caregivers. Accommodates both hospice patients and non-hospice patients for recuperation and transitional periods.
• Grief & Bereavement Program Professional and supportive pathway towards recovery for those grieving the loss of a loved one. Provides emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual support to family caregivers and close friends from admission until 13 months after death, including weekly 8-session support groups.
• Patient Response System 24/7 response system utilizing awake, on-site nurses dedicated to responding to patient and family calls at any time of day or night. Nurses visit patients' residences to address medical issues, with every caller offered a visit, and the patient/caregiver defines the need for a visit.
• Peggy's House State-of-the-art, free-standing 30-bed residence in Scotch Plains, NJ offering private suites with en-suite bathrooms for medically fragile individuals. Features include 24-hour nursing care, home-like setting, common areas, chapel, dining room, library, children's play room, salon, and outdoor patios.
• Father Hudson House The Center's second residential hospice facility located in Elizabeth, NJ. Provides hospice and palliative care services in a home-like setting for terminally ill individuals.

Quantifiable outcome

• $3.5+ million in charitable care provided annually to those unable to pay
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Trinitas Regional Medical Center, ElizabethminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 October 2016Co-sponsored a panel of experts on end-of-life issues as part of a national campaign aimed at increasing awareness. The Center's President Frank Brady participated on the panel.
• Unity BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUnity Bank supports the Center through community outreach programs. Bank volunteers have created flower arrangements and delivered cookies to residents at both facilities. The Bank's President James Hughes was honored at the 2024 Gala.
• L'Oreal USAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerL'Oreal USA volunteers have come annually to beautify the grounds at Peggy's House, planting flowers and shrubbery around the property.
• St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church, Scotch PlainsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChurch volunteers from St. Bartholomew participate in the volunteer program, spending time with residents and lifting spirits.
• St. Helen's Church, WestfieldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChurch volunteers including the 4Cs Club from St. Helen's Parish come to crochet, enjoy social time with patients, and donate knit caps for patients.
• 16 Prospect Wine Bar & Bistro, WestfieldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosts the Center's annual wine tasting fundraiser each May, providing venue and support for this highly anticipated fundraising event.
• The Raptor TrustminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMillington, NJ-based nonprofit dedicated to care and rehabilitation of wild birds. A volunteer from The Raptor Trust helped identify bird species at the Peggy's House facility.
• Union CountycoreOthersUnion County generously supports the Center's mission. The County's support is acknowledged as crucial to the organization's ability to serve the community.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Enhabit: Public home health and hospice operator spun off from Encompass Health. Competes directly for hospice referrals in home and facility settings, including within the Northeast corridor.
• VITAS Healthcare: Largest hospice provider in the U.S. and a subsidiary of Chemed Corp. Operates facility-based and home hospice programs across multiple states, directly comparable to the Center's residential and home hospice delivery model.
• Amedisys: Major home health and hospice provider, now part of UnitedHealth Group's Optum. Comparable as a multi-state hospice operator with home and facility-based service lines that overlap with the Center's offerings.
• BrightSpring Health Services: Diversified home and community-based health provider with hospice and palliative service lines. Comparable in delivering interdisciplinary hospice care across regional markets.
• Compassus: Large multi-state hospice, palliative, and home health provider. Operates facility-based hospice programs analogous to Peggy's House and Father Hudson House while serving a broader geography.
• Gentiva: National hospice and palliative care provider owned by Humana's CenterWell. Competes in the same Medicare-reimbursed hospice space with both home and inpatient service models.

Regional players

• Hackensack Meridian Health Hospice: New Jersey-based health system hospice program operating across multiple NJ counties. Directly overlaps with the Center's Union County and northern NJ service area and competes for similar referral sources.
• RWJBarnabas Health Hospice: NJ health system's hospice and palliative care service line serving many of the same counties (Union, Essex, Middlesex). Competes for hospital and physician referrals in the Center's core market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CenterForHopeHospice

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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