*St. Francis Medical Center - PACE

ABOUT THE FACILITY

St. Francis Medical Center (SFMC) - Located in Trenton, New Jersey SFMC services patients in Trenton, Mercer County, Bordentown, Burlington County, New Jersey and Bucks County in Pennsylvania.  We offer a full range of services and state-of-the-art medical technology to support the health of our community, including quality medical care and holistic approaches to heal the mind, body and spirit that treat every patient with dignity. 

St. Francis Medical Center was founded in 1874 by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia as Trenton’s first hospital.  Today, it is an acute care teaching hospital with more than 300 medical staff physicians representing all specialties and a member of the Trinity Health System.  Known as the Heart Hospital, St. Francis is Mercer County’s only comprehensive cardiac surgery program.  Our advanced and comprehensive cardiovascular services include the  only  minimally invasive, robotic cardiac surgery in Mercer County as well as a new hybrid lab which combines the imaging capabilities of a cardiac catheterization lab with the sterile environment of a conventional operating room.  Other programs include the Regional Cancer Center; Compassionate Care Hospice; Behavioral Health; an accredited Sleep Disorders Center; and a designated primary stroke center.  LIFE St. Francis, A Program of All Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), was the first program of its kind in the State of New Jersey.  Additionally, the Wound Care Center, features a hyperbaric oxygen therapy chamber and the hospital has a newly renovated walk in clinic, an Imaging Center featuring a 64-Slice CT Scanner and offers digital mammography.  St. Francis is also home to the School of Nursing and School of Radiological Technology, in addition to several primary care and specialty practices known as LIFE Care Physicians.

At St. Francis Medical Center, we are committed to outstanding patient care, community outreach and patient education.

LIFE St. Francis  -  a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), is a safe alternative to nursing home care that can assist elders to live safely at home while being helped by a team of healthcare experts.  The LIFE Center in Hamilton, New Jersey is the hub of LIFE St. Francis, which cares for seniors through the end of life and across all care settings, from their homes, to acute and rehab inpatient stays and long term placement in skilled nursing facilities. 

At the LIFE Center seniors receive health care, nutritious meals, and participate in activities with others so they may remain active, social and make new friends.  The LIFE Center provides one location where doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals can provide treatment and monitor changes in an individual’s health.  We provide support so that seniors can live independently as long as possible. 

LIFE St. Francis was the first PACE program in New Jersey.  The program serves many health care and social needs of the elderly, all in one place.  Even transportation is included in this unique model of care.  With LIFE, cost is not a barrier to getting the care that is needed.


COMMUNITY DESCRIPTION

Hamilton, New Jersey is a wonderful place to live, work, play and raise a family.  New Jersey's ninth largest town by population is comfortably spread over 40 square miles with over 64 public parks and playgrounds with acres of preserved open space.  Beyond recreation, Hamilton is home to nationally acclaimed Grounds For Sculpture, a 42 acre sculpture park, which draws over 150,000 visitors annually.  Hamilton is nestled between beautiful neighbors that generations of families continue to call home.

Located in central New Jersey, Hamilton Township enjoys a prime location that is within an hour’s drive of New York City, Philadelphia, and the Jersey Shore.  We are also in close proximity to destinations such as Six Flag Great Adventure, quaint downtown Princeton and the historic State Capital of Trenton.

Hamilton Township is well-known for its parks, recreation, numerous historic sites and annual community events, such as our annual Azalea Festival, Independence Day Fireworks and Concert, SeptemberFest, Fall Harvest and Winter Wonderland.  Several athletic and sporting leagues offer countless recreational opportunities for all age groups.  Additionally, Hamilton Township offers residents a nationally renowned Senior Center that holds celebrations, dinner dances, and classes throughout the year.

Major roadways provide easy access to our community, such as the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate Highways 195 and 295, U.S. Highways 130 and 206 and State Highways 33 and 29, while the Hamilton Train Station offers convenient rail access to New York City along the NJ Transit's Northeast Corridor Line.

Hamilton Township also enjoys a vibrant and bustling local economy, with both small retail shops and large shopping centers, along with great dining for every taste and pocketbook and plans for a budding family-friendly entertainment area.