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Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton

1 Hamilton Health Pl
Hamilton Township, NJ 08690
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RWJ University Hospital Hamilton NJ 36831

About Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Hamilton

The Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital is in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. This hospital is part of RWJBarnabas Health and has addiction treatment along with a broad range of medical services for adults and youth. Services include medication assisted treatment (MAT) and evidence based counseling.

The hospital accepts a variety of insurance plans, from Aetna and Cigna to Qualcare and Wellpoint. You can verify with the hospital directly if they accept your plan.

School Based Prevention and Treatment for Youth

As part of its addiction treatment services, the hospital has a Strengthening Families program that is available in New Jersey schools. This initiative addresses high risk behavior in young people, helps them be more successful in school and provides life skills training.

The program lasts 14 weeks and includes training for youth, parents, and the whole family together. They teach communication skills, anger management and more.

Peer Support For Those in Recovery

To help support people in treatment and recovery, the hospital also has a peer recovery program. This pairs you with a peer who has been through what you’re going through. The peer can connect you to recovery support groups, case management and other services.

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Latest Reviews

Devesh Nautiyal
1 week ago on Google
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Over the past decade, I have held great confidence in RWJ Hamilton NJ and consistently wished the best for the institution. However, my experience during my father’s hospitalization last year (exactly 1year back) significantly impacted my trust in the quality of care provided. The circumstances surrounding his care and subsequent passing continue to raise serious concerns for me and my family. During his 20-day hospitalization, I observed what appeared to be a decline in the overall standard of services. This included limited diversity among staff, decreased coordination between clinical teams, and, at times, attitudes(overconfidence, arrogance and intolerance) or behaviors from some healthcare providers that felt insensitive or dismissive toward both patients and families. I also noted the absence of dental surgical support and even dental consultation services, which I believe could be important for comprehensive inpatient care. Beginning around the fourth day of hospitalization, my family and I felt a continuous push toward palliative care primarily based on my father’s advanced age (80+), despite his ongoing clinical responsiveness. Initially, we were informed that he might not be able to come off BiPAP within the first several days. However, he did improve—he was eventually breathing fully on his own, recovered from his initial pneumonia, and underwent PEG-tube placement while stable and breathing independently. Despite a successful PEG procedure, my father passed away 4–5 days later. This has left us with concerns about aspects of his post-operative care. Specifically, we observed what seemed to be insufficient monitoring of his pulmonary status (including limited imaging), delayed pain management after surgery, and concerns regarding his nutritional regimen. He appeared to receive both parenteral nutrition and enteral nutrition simultaneously for an extended period, and the enteral feeding rate seemed high for someone of his age and baseline intake. These factors contributed to repeated vomiting episodes and aspiration events, which ultimately compromised his already fragile pulmonary condition. Although we raised questions about the feeding plan—including concerns about parallel nutrition methods and feeding tolerance—it appeared that corrective measures took over a day to be implemented. Additionally, repeated aggressive suctioning, inconsistent attention from providers as days progressed, and what felt like a reduced urgency in care as he began showing signs of improvement collectively added to our distress regarding the care he received. I remained silent for nearly a year after his passing. However, the sense that preventable errors or lapses in care contributed to his decline continues to weigh heavily on me. I believe my father deserved more attentive and coordinated care. I am sharing this feedback now, following the first anniversary of his death, with the hope that RWJH leadership will review these concerns carefully. My intention is not only to seek closure but also to help the hospital strengthen its quality of care, particularly for older adults and medically complex patients. I also hope that current and future families can be better informed and more empowered in navigating the care of their loved ones. I wish to acknowledge and thank the RWJH physicians and staff who provided compassionate care during the initial days of my father’s hospitalization. At the same time, I encourage the institution to address the gaps identified so that all patients—especially elderly and vulnerable individuals—receive the highest standard of care throughout their entire stay.
Nick Mayer
2 weeks ago on Google
5
Jen, Jeannette & Marty were awesome. Very professional and made it a very comfortable experience.
D Y
2 weeks ago on Google
5
My father was admitted to the RWJ Hamilton hospital due to heart failure. It was our first time here, and we’ve been very impressed with every aspect of his care. The nurses are exceptional—compassionate, attentive, and dedicated—especially Kelly and Bernadette. Bernadette, has been incredibly patient. During the CV procedure, she stayed with my father the entire time and explained each step to us with great care. Afterward, she continued to stay by his side to ensure that he was comfortable and doing well. Kelly has been taking care of my father in his room throughout the past week, including over the Thanksgiving holiday. She is one of the most caring nurses we’ve ever met—deeply passionate about her work and genuinely dedicated to her patients. We will not hesitate to recommend RBJ Hamilton to our friends and family.
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Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Clients often enter inpatient rehab following detox, but they may also enroll during early recovery or at an increased risk of relapse. Inpatient rehabs provide housing, meals, and intensive clinical supervision, allowing clients to focus exclusively on their recovery in a highly structured and supportive environment. Clients typically receive multiple individual, group, and/or family therapy sessions weekly. Many programs also offer extensive addiction education and recovery-focused life skills training. Integrative inpatient rehabs provide holistic therapies as well.

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

24-hour clinical care in New Jersey provides a setting where you can withdraw from alcohol or drugs under close monitoring of experienced medical staff. These trained professionals can intervene at any time if needed. They can prescribe medications to reduce cravings and physical discomfort. Mental health professionals are also available to address any emotional and psychological challenges you experience as you begin your recovery journey.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Amenities

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Staff

Lisa Breza, MSN, RN, NEA-BC

Chief Administrative Officer

Seth Rosenbaum, MD

Senior VP & CMO

William F. DiStanislao

VP of Operations

Dawn Hutchinson, MSN, RN, PCCN-K, NEA-BC

Chief Nursing Officer

Robert W. Field, Jr., MSM, CHEP

Assistant VP, Support Services, Safety & Security

Contact Information

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1 Hamilton Health Pl
Hamilton Township, NJ 08690

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Devesh Nautiyal
1 week ago
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Over the past decade, I have held great confidence in RWJ Hamilton NJ and consistently wished the best for the institution. However, my experience during my father’s hospitalization last year (exactly 1year back) significantly impacted my trust in the quality of care provided. The circumstances surrounding his care and subsequent passing continue to raise serious concerns for me and my family. During his 20-day hospitalization, I observed what appeared to be a decline in the overall standard of services. This included limited diversity among staff, decreased coordination between clinical teams, and, at times, attitudes(overconfidence, arrogance and intolerance) or behaviors from some healthcare providers that felt insensitive or dismissive toward both patients and families. I also noted the absence of dental surgical support and even dental consultation services, which I believe could be important for comprehensive inpatient care. Beginning around the fourth day of hospitalization, my family and I felt a continuous push toward palliative care primarily based on my father’s advanced age (80+), despite his ongoing clinical responsiveness. Initially, we were informed that he might not be able to come off BiPAP within the first several days. However, he did improve—he was eventually breathing fully on his own, recovered from his initial pneumonia, and underwent PEG-tube placement while stable and breathing independently. Despite a successful PEG procedure, my father passed away 4–5 days later. This has left us with concerns about aspects of his post-operative care. Specifically, we observed what seemed to be insufficient monitoring of his pulmonary status (including limited imaging), delayed pain management after surgery, and concerns regarding his nutritional regimen. He appeared to receive both parenteral nutrition and enteral nutrition simultaneously for an extended period, and the enteral feeding rate seemed high for someone of his age and baseline intake. These factors contributed to repeated vomiting episodes and aspiration events, which ultimately compromised his already fragile pulmonary condition. Although we raised questions about the feeding plan—including concerns about parallel nutrition methods and feeding tolerance—it appeared that corrective measures took over a day to be implemented. Additionally, repeated aggressive suctioning, inconsistent attention from providers as days progressed, and what felt like a reduced urgency in care as he began showing signs of improvement collectively added to our distress regarding the care he received. I remained silent for nearly a year after his passing. However, the sense that preventable errors or lapses in care contributed to his decline continues to weigh heavily on me. I believe my father deserved more attentive and coordinated care. I am sharing this feedback now, following the first anniversary of his death, with the hope that RWJH leadership will review these concerns carefully. My intention is not only to seek closure but also to help the hospital strengthen its quality of care, particularly for older adults and medically complex patients. I also hope that current and future families can be better informed and more empowered in navigating the care of their loved ones. I wish to acknowledge and thank the RWJH physicians and staff who provided compassionate care during the initial days of my father’s hospitalization. At the same time, I encourage the institution to address the gaps identified so that all patients—especially elderly and vulnerable individuals—receive the highest standard of care throughout their entire stay.

Zayleeonna Johnson
2 weeks ago
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Carson Jones
2 weeks ago
5

Nick Mayer
2 weeks ago
5

Jen, Jeannette & Marty were awesome. Very professional and made it a very comfortable experience.

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