Voorhees Pediatric Facility is a nationally recognized pediatric specialty care center dedicated to serving children with medical complexity from birth to twenty-one years of age. Established in 1982 following a request from the State of New Jersey to develop a specialized program for children requiring intricate medical attention, the facility has since evolved into one of the largest freestanding pediatric ventilator programs in the country. The center offers an extensive 119-bed inpatient facility, designed to provide a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment for children who require special nursing and rehabilitative care. The facility is situated in close proximity to the metropolitan Philadelphia area, offering convenient access to highly regarded hospitals and medical specialists.
Over the years, Voorhees Pediatric Facility has expanded its continuum of services to include The Bancroft School at Voorhees Pediatric Facility, Voorhees Pediatric Medical Day Care, and Voorhees Pediatric Rehabilitation Services. These programs reflect a commitment to holistic support, encompassing not only the children’s complex medical needs but also their educational, psychosocial, and emotional development. The facility’s approach is rooted in a multidisciplinary team philosophy, where collaboration among medical professionals, educators, therapists, and families is central to each child’s individualized care plan.
The staff at Voorhees Pediatric Facility are known for their dedication to fostering a nurturing, home-like atmosphere. Emphasis is placed on advancing each child’s full life potential within a caring and innovative setting. The respiratory care program at the center is recognized for its state-of-the-art technology and high standards, continuously setting new benchmarks for pediatric skilled nursing and rehabilitative care. Central to the philosophy of care is the deliberate partnership with families, ensuring that care is both patient and family-centered, and that the preferences and values of each family are respected in the healthcare planning and delivery process.
Educational opportunities for residents are varied and tailored to the individual needs of each child. As determined by interdisciplinary child study teams—including specialists such as social workers, learning consultants, speech therapists, and psychologists—children may attend The Bancroft School at Voorhees Pediatric Facility or access public or special education within community schools. The facility maintains working relationships with a range of insurance providers, accommodating both commercial insurance and Medicaid, and also collaborates with out-of-state Medicaid programs to facilitate care.
Innovation and continuous self-improvement are central values at Voorhees Pediatric Facility. The team consistently reevaluates strategies to improve the lives of their residents, seeking out the latest in technology and care models to better address the unique challenges faced by medically fragile children. Mutual respect, empathy, accountability, and integrity form the backbone of the organizational culture, ensuring that every child and family member is treated with dignity and compassion. The overarching mission is to deliver the best possible home and care environment for children with complex medical, developmental, educational, and social needs, helping them achieve the greatest possible level of growth and well-being.