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Awards & Recognitions

Samaritan is honored to be recognized by national and local South Jersey organizations for clinical and community excellence. We are a not-for-profit built by the community and are happy to be recognized by the community where we live and serve.

These awards are a reflection of the well-rounded care we strive to provide to every one of our patients, because they deserve our best.  

Joint Commission Seal

Joint Commission Accreditation

Joint Commission accreditation is the objective evaluation process that helps health care organizations measure, assess, and improve performance in order to provide safe, high-quality care for their patients.

  • Joint Commission accreditation ensures that patient safety and quality care are paramount.
  • Accreditation is awarded upon successful completion of an on-site survey.
  • The on-site survey is conducted by a specially trained Joint Commission surveyor or team of surveyors who assess each organization's compliance with JCAH standards.
Samaritan is AHA Certified for Palliative/Hospice

American Heart Association Hospice/Palliative Certified

Samaritan is an American Heart Association Palliative/Hospice Heart Failure certified provider, the first New Jersey based hospice to receive this distinction.

This certification signifies that Samaritan’s heart failure program uses:

  • A standardized method of delivering services based on current standards aligned with the American Heart Association science
  • Adheres to evidence-based requirements to improve care and quality of life for heart failure patients
  • Is recognized by the American Heart Association, based on professional evaluation criteria designed by heart failure and home care experts
CMS 4-Star Provider HIPPA Compliant

CMS Four Star Quality Rating

The Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services five-star rating system is based on quality measures by surveys completed by caregivers who have received care.

Samaritan is proud to hold a four-star rating from our caregiver surveys.

Excellence in Clinical Care
Excellence in Education

The Mary Ann Bocclini Institute at Samaritan is a Joint accredited education provider for healthcare. The accrediting bodies accredits institutions that promote collaboration, teamwork, and interprofessional continuing education for health professionals. Samaritan became the first hospice organization in the United States to receive this accreditation in 2024.
Learn more about the Institute’s education programs and research publications.

A Trusted South Jersey Non-Profit for More Than 45 Years
2026 Plantinum Seal of Transparency - Guidestar-Candid

Plantinum Seal of Transparency - Guidestar/Candid

As a Not-For Profit organization, we are honored to have community support to help power the life-enhancing care we provide for our patients and families in South Jersey. Samaritan received Guidestar/Candid’s 2026 Platinum Seal of Transparency.

Recognitions for Community Impact in South Jersey

NorthStar Care Community Pioneering Innovation in Hospice & Palliative Care Award

In 2025, Samaritan’s Boccolini Institute and Social Connections program received the Pioneering Innovation in Hospice & Palliative Care Award from NorthStar Care Community.

The award recognized the social connections initiatives to reduce social isolation and loneliness as well as the Boccolini Institute’s Joint accreditation which we are utilizing to provide innovative interdisciplinary education for healthcare professionals.

Phillip W. Heath, Greg Button, Camden County Commisioners, and Proclomation

Legislative Proclamations

Samaritan has been a member of the South Jersey community for 45 years and counting. It is our privilege to serve our community and be recognized for community impact. We are humbled and grateful to have received proclamations from our local officials in recognition of the positive impact Samaritan has had on our community.

Arc Gloucester Blanchard Award

Samaritan received the 2026 Robyn J. Blanchard RN Healthcare of the Year Award from Arc Gloucester in honor of our partnership to provide compassionate care for individuals living with disabilities and their families.

SJ Biz Community Impact Award Samaritan Thrift

South Jersey Biz 2025 Community Impact Awards

Samaritan’s Thrift Store, which receives donations from the community with proceeds going to support care at Samaritan, was honored to receive the Community Impact award in 2025 from South Jersey Biz.

Powered by Excellence in Leadership

  • Top Docs – Dr. Jennifer Chiesa
  • SJ Biz or SJ Mag Docs – Dr. John Bertagnolli and Dr. Jennifer Chiesa
  • Power 50 SJ Biz – President & CEO Phillip W. Heath
  • ROI NJ Health Influencer – Phillip W. Heath
Did You Know?

Samaritan is a Three Time Deyta Hospice Honors Recipient

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2016, 2017, & 2018 - Samaritan is named Deyta Hospice Honors recipient. This prestigious award recognizes hospices providing excellent patient care based on 18 quality measures – as rated by our patients’ caregivers.  Established by Deyta, this designation recognizes hospices that continuously provide the highest level of satisfaction through their care as measured from the caregiver’s point of view.

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