RWJUH Rahway: Social Services
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Archived: 2026-04-23 17:27
RWJUH Rahway: Social Services
Social Services
Patients & Visitors
Social Services
Social Services
Working as part of our health care team, hospital Social Workers are available
to help arrange for care and services upon discharge from the hospital.
Each care unit in the hospital has a licensed Social Worker on-staff to
link patients and families to services that can help enhance a patient's
function at home and in the community. This may include home-delivered
meals, private home care or medical transportation and hospital van services
to medical appointments.
Our Social Workers
Make referrals for assisted living
Help with nursing home placement
Help find outpatient dialysis
Help refer a patient for public assistance, housing, referrals for legal
issues and entitlement programs
Provide information and referral to assistance programs such as Medicaid,
social security disability, PAAD, charity care, and other programs
Help with referrals to short and long-term care facilities and rehabilitation
Arrange ambulance transportation
Help patients fill out an Advance Directive while the patient is hospitalized
Provide educational information
Articles of Interest
Leave the hospital? Now what do we do?
Contact Information
For more information about Charity Care at RWJ University Hospital Rahway,
please contact (732) 499-6169.
For more information about RWJ University Hospital Rahway's Social Services
Department, please call
732) 499-6151.
Our Quality
Testimonials
Appointments
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Gerald
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April
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Feb 9, 2026
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Bariatric Surgery Support Group – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway
Apr 23, 2026
Bariatric Surgery Informational Session – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway
Apr 23, 2026
Mind Your Wellness – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway
Apr 25, 2026
If you Have Hypertension, the Goal is Control - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway
Apr 30, 2026
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Find A Doctor
RWJ University Hospital Rahway
865 Stone Street
Rahway
,
NJ
07065
USA
(732) 381-4200
Get Directions
Hours
Open 24 hours
(732) 499-6169
Not finding the treatment you're looking for?
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Social Services
Patients & Visitors
Social Services
Social Services
Working as part of our health care team, hospital Social Workers are available
to help arrange for care and services upon discharge from the hospital.
Each care unit in the hospital has a licensed Social Worker on-staff to
link patients and families to services that can help enhance a patient's
function at home and in the community. This may include home-delivered
meals, private home care or medical transportation and hospital van services
to medical appointments.
Our Social Workers
Make referrals for assisted living
Help with nursing home placement
Help find outpatient dialysis
Help refer a patient for public assistance, housing, referrals for legal
issues and entitlement programs
Provide information and referral to assistance programs such as Medicaid,
social security disability, PAAD, charity care, and other programs
Help with referrals to short and long-term care facilities and rehabilitation
Arrange ambulance transportation
Help patients fill out an Advance Directive while the patient is hospitalized
Provide educational information
Articles of Interest
Leave the hospital? Now what do we do?
Contact Information
For more information about Charity Care at RWJ University Hospital Rahway,
please contact (732) 499-6169.
For more information about RWJ University Hospital Rahway's Social Services
Department, please call
732) 499-6151.
Our Quality
Testimonials
Appointments
“So many people are waiting for organs, and becoming a donor has only made my life better,” she says. “Being able to give Carlos the gift of life is a blessing, and I hope our story inspires others to do the same.”
Carlos
Read More
When Gerald Corrado developed a rare swallowing disorder called achalasia, a highly specialized procedure called POEM helped his esophagus empty its contents.
Gerald
Read More
“In addition to my knee, my self-esteem, confidence and quality of life are a thousand percent better. Now I can’t sit still. I’m always on the move.”
April
Read More
View All Stories
Watch Testimonial
Watch Testimonial
Watch Testimonial
View All Posts
Apr 7, 2026
RWJUH Rahway Appoints Kenneth Janowski, DO, CPE as Chief Medical Officer
Feb 10, 2026
RWJBarnabas Health Welcomes U.S. Senator Andy Kim and Lt. Governor Dr. Dale Caldwell for Visit
Feb 9, 2026
NJ General Assembly Speaker Coughlin & Rutgers President Tate Tour RWJBarnabas Health Food Programs
View All Events
Bariatric Surgery Support Group – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway
Apr 23, 2026
Bariatric Surgery Informational Session – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway
Apr 23, 2026
Mind Your Wellness – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway
Apr 25, 2026
If you Have Hypertension, the Goal is Control - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway
Apr 30, 2026
menu
Find A Doctor
RWJ University Hospital Rahway
865 Stone Street
Rahway
,
NJ
07065
USA
(732) 381-4200
Get Directions
Hours
Open 24 hours
(732) 499-6169
Not finding the treatment you're looking for?
View All Services