Hackensack Meridian Health , New Jersey’s largest health network, recently announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Complete Care to acquire a majority of its long-term care facilities. 

Hackensack said the long-term care industry has experienced major changes over the last few years as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and this decision was made in line with what it says are industry trends and best practices. Complete Care has extensive experience in long-term care operations and management. Upon closing, Hackensack Meridian Health and Complete Care will maintain a care collaboration relationship to ensure the delivery of quality care for hospital patients and residents that is clinically integrated through the care continuum.

“Hackensack Meridian Health is focused on transforming the continuum of care for the patients, team members and communities we serve,”  “After careful consideration over the past several months, we have decided to partner with Complete Care, a leading provider of short-term post-acute rehabilitation, and long-term and specialty care, for them to acquire the majority of our long-term care facilities,” said Robert C. Garrett, FACHE, chief executive officer of Hackensack Meridian Health.