Kindred Hospital New Jersey - Wayne

The Wayne Kindred Hospital provided exceptional care for my uncle when he was there for rehabilitation after an extended stay at Columbus Hospital. My family was very impressed with the staff especially Valerie Schacter Cappello. She went above and beyond the call of duty when taking care of my uncle's needs and helped greatly when he was being discharged from the hospital.

The short story ... My wife went from ventilator dependant to ventilator free in 10 days. Kindred staff swept my wife into their care and day by day I watched them skillfully and casually wean her off the vent. If you need ventilator weaning (perhaps with one or several coexisting conditions), you would be remiss if you didn't check out Kindred first. If nothing else, they will set the standard that all other facilities you visit, will have to meet.

The longer story ...After an illness required us to find a ventilator weaning facility for my wife, alongside physical therapy, the uncertainty was overwhelming. Website reviews of places only exacerbated the situation, so we started going on tours. Some places were horrible, some were good, and others were not exactly suited for ventilator weaning. And then there was Kindred; a national LTACH we heard often weans patients off the vent, well before they finish any physical therapy.

A visit to Kindred Wayne revealed a pleasant setting on the 8th floor of St.Josephs hospital; a plus in the event of any other medical emergency. The place is super clean, organized, buzzing with activity, with a small country hospital feel. Kindred specializes in ventilator weaning, which is exactly what we were looking for. An unscheduled conversation with Diana (nurse manager) and Robyn (director of rehab) lasted a half hour and put us at ease. I found them sincerely interested in my wife's condition, our concerns, and expectations. They were extremely knowledgeable about her illness, and the planned approach that is usually taken. My daughter and I looked at each other in the elevator as we left, both thinking the same thing ... Kindred was for us.

The doctors, respiratory, therapy, and nursing staff make you feel like family, easing your fears as they work their science, a lot of the time in the background. Everyday my wife was awarded some sort of victory no matter how small, which built up her confidence and determination. Over the course of a day, staff file in and out of my wife's room to say "Hi" whether assigned to her or not. We have constant access to the heads of all departments, and can open up a dialog with them at will. This place is very well run.

After 10 days the vent was removed from my wife's room. A huge victory for our family, and well before her PT was done ...perfect. During her stay, it was like my wife was the most important resident of a little town called Kindred. We are so grateful that they have far exceeded our expectations, and have given her back her breath, independence, and confidence. My wife will never forget the names of her individual heroes. My family will never forget hearing her voice for the first time ...again. - Steve Walker

My mom was sent here from NYP hospital to help her improve conditions. When she was first admitted here ....I had a meeting with the specialists and nurses to discuss my mothers goals and current medical status.... It was very helpful. The social worker and patient advocate are very attentive as well. I would recommend this place to others.

There is not one health care professional at Kindred in Wanye that dosen't participate, push, care, encourage and smile to bring patients back to a place of recovery. Kindred in Wayne has the best wound care nurse that I have ever met. She is a very caring and devoted nurse. If you have a love one needing an LTAC service I highly recommend Kindred in Wayne.

there is clearly a financial arrangement between nyu and kindred. our 89 yr old relative was coerced into this place, being told there was no availability in ny state rehabs and that he would receive 'the best in medical care." seriously? the best? and it's a best kept secret, too. the family couldn't visit nearly as often ( after work on work days) due to longer trip than a highly rated place in the bronx. nearly impossible to get them out of there except against medical recommendation due to attached hospital.
note, nearly impossible. a lawyer can work wonders.