Atlantic Visiting Nurse ranked top home health agency in N.J. by U.S. News & World Report
MORRISTOWN, N.J. (Morris County) — Atlantic Visiting Nurse has been named the highest-rated home health agency in New Jersey on U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural 2026 Best Home Health list.
The rankings evaluated nearly 8,000 home health agencies nationwide based on quality of care and patient experience, according to U.S. News.
Atlantic Visiting Nurse, part of Atlantic Health, received a “High Performing” rating — the highest possible designation — and was one of only eight agencies in New Jersey to achieve that level.
“Every day, all across New Jersey, the outstanding Atlantic Visiting Nurse team improves access to the highest quality care offered by our system,” said Saad Ehtisham, DHA, FACHE, President and CEO, Atlantic Health. “Their ability to extend care beyond the walls of our facilities, into the convenient comfort of patients’ homes, helps ensure safety and wellbeing for our community. I congratulate Atlantic Visiting Nurse on this honor and am grateful for all that they do.”
The agency scored above both state and national averages across all evaluated quality-of-care measures, including mobility improvement, bathing and breathing support, timely start of care, proper medication use and reduced hospitalizations.
In patient experience, Atlantic Visiting Nurse received a five-star rating and exceeded state and national benchmarks in categories such as professionalism, communication, medication discussions and overall patient recommendations.
Officials said the agency provides in-home care for patients recovering from illness or surgery, as well as those managing chronic conditions, helping them remain independent while avoiding unnecessary hospital visits.
