Long-Term Care Services

Douglas Venzie, Administrator
Thomas Lucarini, Administrative Director of Nurses
Vivian Walsh, Director of Admissions  


Skilled Nursing Care
(856) 374-6430

Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care and Rehabilitation Services

 Camden County Health Services Center cherishes a history rich with traditions.  Our commitment to serving the specialized health care needs of our community began in the mid-1800’s and continues today.   Our Center is an enriching therapeutic environment with physical amenities second to none in the region.  We provide a variety of continuing care services to meet individual goals for recovery, health and wellness.   The individuals we serve may be in need of long-term care skilled nursing, shorter-term comprehensive inpatient nursing and rehabilitation, or outpatient rehabilitation services. 

 Our Center’s philosophy of care combines a holistic approach to serving individuals.  We are proud to be one of the newest and largest facilities in the region.  Our 300-bed facility is approved to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs and maintains participating agreements with a variety of Medicare Advantage and other managed care plans.  Our interdisciplinary staff strives to meet individual goals toward recovery and overall health while offering an environment that is enriching in activities and socialization.  The Center has the services of a full-time Medical Director and a dedicated team of professional personnel and geriatric specialists from regional academic health care centers.

Admission to Skilled Nursing and Long Term Care

Admission to the skilled nursing and long-term care programs is based on a medical evaluation, most often completed in a hospital.  To ensure a smooth transition from acute care to long-term care, nursing staff at the Center work closely with their counter-parts in area hospitals to ensure a smooth transition of a continuing care. Our commitment to provide individualized care  includes:

  •             Medical and 24-hour skilled nursing care

  •             Palliative Care (End of Life)

  •             Rehabilitation Services

  •             Social Services

  •             Therapeutic Programming and Activities

  •             Nutrition Management

  •             On-site Pharmacy

  •             Podiatry Care

  •             Dental Care

  •             Beauty/Barber Shop

 Comprehensive Inpatient Rehabilitation Services

 For individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation services, our inpatient program provides comprehensive coordinated services for individuals following a hospitalization.  Often, this service provides the individual the care required to maximize their level of independence to return home or to transition safely to long-term care living arrangement.

We are proud to offer state-of-the-art rehabilitation services by a dedicated interdisciplinary team who together carry out a treatment plan designed to meet each person’s needs, goals and preferences.  Services are provided in a therapeutic environment with the latest in rehabilitation equipment and technologies.   An individual’s treatment team may include the following: 

  •             Attending Physician

  •             Professional Nursing Team

  •             Physical Therapist

  •             Occupational Therapist

  •             Speech Pathologist

  •             Registered Dietician

  •             Social Worker

  •             Recreation and Activities    

 Outpatient Rehabilitation Services

 The Center is licensed to provide rehabilitation services to individuals on an outpatient basis.  Individuals recovering from a recent illness, surgery or hospitalization may benefit from outpatient services.  These services include physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech/language pathology.  The outpatient rehabilitation program serves individuals with a wide range of needs and conditions.  We provide care to those with orthopedic conditions such as fractures, joint replacements or back pain, in addition to those with neurological problems. 


Long-Term/ Nursing Home Care                       (856) 374-6430
Care and Comfort Unit                                       (856) 374-6672 

Camden County Health Services Center
20 N. Woodbury-Turnersville Road
Blackwood, NJ 08012

Certified: Medicaid and Medicare Licensed: State of New Jersey

Accredited: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

Camden County Health Services Center is a government-sponsored and funded agency of the Camden County Board of Chosen Freeholders. An independent Board of Managers provides direction and oversight. All services and employment opportunities are offered regardless of sex, creed, national origin, race, or religious beliefs

Licensure: New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Health Facilities

Accreditation: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations

Memberships: American Hospital Association, New Jersey Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aged, American Association for the Aging
Approved: Medicare and Medicaid