Pascack Valley Medical Center

Pascack Valley Medical Center is a full-service boutique hospital located in Westwood, New Jersey. It was formerly known as Hackensack University Medical Center at Pascack Valley. The hospital is owned 35% by Hackensack University Medical Center (HackensackUMC) and 65% by Ardent Health Services. It serves the Pascack Valley and Northern Valley communities in northern Bergen County. In 2021, it received a grade A from the Leapfrog patient safety organization.

History[edit | edit source]

In November 2006, HackensackUMC entered into a memorandum of understanding to acquire Pascack Valley Hospital from Well Care Group, Inc. However, in 2007, Pascack Valley Hospital filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed. The site was then placed for auction. HackensackUMC, together with Touro University College of Medicine, won the auction with a bid of $45 million. The hospital was renamed Pascack Valley Medical Center and reopened as a community hospital. It is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.

Services[edit | edit source]

Pascack Valley Medical Center is a full-service boutique hospital offering a range of medical services. It has 128 overnight beds and provides emergency care. The hospital is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, allowing for access to specialized care and resources.

Recognition[edit | edit source]

In 2021, Pascack Valley Medical Center received a grade A from the Leapfrog patient safety organization, indicating high standards of patient safety and quality of care.