Children Specialized Hospital: Pediatric Care & Info

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Pediatric Hospital Guide · New Brunswick NJ · Rehabilitation & Specialty Care

Children’s Specialized Hospital pediatric care, address, phone, appointments, rehabilitation programs, records, billing, and family information

Children’s Specialized Hospital is a pediatric rehabilitation and specialty-care hospital system in New Jersey. Its main hospital is at 200 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901, and the main phone number is 888-244-5373.

Use this guide to find the right care path for inpatient pediatric rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, developmental and behavioral programs, long-term care, appointments, referrals, medical records, MyChart, billing, visitor guidance, and New Jersey locations.

Main: 888-244-5373 200 Somerset Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Birth to age 21 care focus
Call Children’s Specialized Official Website Request Appointment Map & Locations
Medical emergency? Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. Children’s Specialized Hospital states that emergency requests cannot be processed through its website. Do not use appointment forms, contact forms, email, or portal messaging for emergency symptoms.
Main hospital 200 Somerset Street

New Brunswick, NJ 08901.

Main phone 888-244-5373

Use for appointments, locations, program routing, and general information.

Care age range Birth to 21

CSH describes care for children and young adults from birth through age 21.

Care model Rehabilitation + specialty

Inpatient rehab, outpatient therapy, developmental, behavioral, medical, and long-term care programs.

Records phone 908-301-5421

HIMS support for medical records and former portal-record access.

Billing route MyChart billing

CSH says RWJBarnabas Health now sends billing statements digitally through MyChart.

Children’s Specialized Hospital overview

A practical summary for parents, caregivers, referring providers, and families deciding which CSH program or location to contact.

Children’s Specialized Hospital is part of RWJBarnabas Health’s Children’s Health network. It focuses on children and young adults with special health challenges, including chronic illnesses, brain and spinal cord injuries, complex physical disabilities, developmental concerns, behavioral concerns, mental-health needs, feeding issues, mobility needs, and therapy needs.

The CSH system includes a New Brunswick inpatient rehabilitation hospital, outpatient centers across New Jersey, and pediatric long-term care services for children with complex medical conditions who cannot be cared for safely at home or in another community setting.

Best first step: If you are not sure which program is right, call 888-244-5373 and describe the child’s age, diagnosis, current provider, recent hospitalization, therapy need, insurance, and preferred location.

Children’s Specialized Hospital contact directory

Use this quick directory for appointments, records, referrals, billing, and emergency routing.

Need Contact or route Use it for
Main Children’s Specialized Hospital contact 888-244-5373 Appointments, program routing, location questions, doctor search, and general support.
Main New Brunswick hospital 200 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Inpatient rehabilitation, campus directions, hospital visits, and main CSH correspondence.
Appointment request Official appointment request page Requesting a new appointment or asking CSH to route your child to the correct program.
Medical records / HIMS 908-301-5421 Authorization forms, record copies, former portal records, and large-volume record requests.
Provider referral together@childrens-specialized.org Referral Development Department routing for programs and services.
Acute inpatient rehab or long-term care pre-admission 908-301-5461 Pre-Admissions Department questions for acute inpatient rehabilitation or long-term care referrals.
Respite care services 908-301-5461 CSH long-term care page lists this number for respite-care questions.
Emergency symptoms Call 911 or local emergency department Breathing trouble, seizures, major injury, overdose, stroke-like symptoms, severe allergic reaction, or sudden severe decline.
Contact form limit: CSH says its website contact form is monitored during normal business hours, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. EST, Monday through Friday. Do not use it for urgent medical needs.

How to request an appointment at Children’s Specialized Hospital

CSH handles many different pediatric programs, so the best appointment request includes diagnosis, current concerns, therapy needs, and location preference.

Call or use the official appointment request page. Start with 888-244-5373 or the CSH appointment request form if the child does not need emergency care.
Describe the main reason for care. Explain whether the child needs inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient therapy, developmental evaluation, behavioral support, feeding support, physiatry, neurology, psychology, psychiatry, or long-term care.
Share age, diagnosis, and recent medical history. Include birth history, recent hospitalization, surgery, injury, developmental concerns, school concerns, mobility issues, feeding problems, pain, or current therapy.
Ask which location offers the needed service. Not every outpatient program is offered at every CSH location. Ask which site is closest and appropriate for the child’s need.
Confirm referral and insurance requirements. Ask whether a physician referral, prior authorization, prescription for therapy, evaluation order, or insurance approval is required.
Send records before the visit. Provide discharge summaries, therapy evaluations, school IEP/504 documents, imaging reports, medications, and prior specialist notes when relevant.
Appointment script: “My child is ____ years old and needs help with ____. Diagnosis or concern is ____. We live near ____. We have insurance ____. Which CSH program and location should we start with?”

Inpatient pediatric rehabilitation in New Brunswick

The New Brunswick inpatient rehabilitation hospital is for children who need intensive rehabilitation and 24-hour medical and nursing support.

Inpatient topic What CSH describes Family question to ask
Who may need inpatient rehab Children following serious injury, illness, premature birth, major surgery, chronic illness, chronic pain, or another life-changing incident. “Is my child medically stable enough for inpatient rehabilitation, and what admission criteria apply?”
Age range Specialized inpatient rehabilitation for infants through young adults up through age 21. “Does this program serve my child’s age and diagnosis?”
Medical support 24-hour medical and nursing care. “What physician, nursing, medication, respiratory, nutrition, and safety support will be available?”
Therapy intensity An intensive daily therapy program. “How many therapy hours are expected each day, and which therapies are included?”
Typical length of stay A typical inpatient stay is about 30 days, but it can vary widely by diagnosis, child, family, and program. “What goals must be met before discharge, and how often will the plan be reviewed?”
Family-centered care Family Faculty members who are parents of current or former patients support family partnership and guidance. “How will caregivers be trained before discharge home?”
Common inpatient-rehab documents: acute-hospital discharge summary, therapy notes, diagnosis list, medications, imaging reports, feeding plan, school plan, equipment list, insurance authorization, and family goals.

Outpatient pediatric programs and therapies

Outpatient services let children receive specialized care closer to home without staying overnight.

Therapy services

CSH outpatient listings include physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, feeding services, pelvic floor rehabilitation, post-concussion rehabilitation, and pediatric rehabilitation technology.

Developmental and behavioral care

Program categories include autism, developmental behavioral pediatrics, psychology, psychiatry, severe behavior, early intervention, and family resources.

Medical specialty programs

Outpatient program listings include audiology, cerebral palsy, neurology, neurorehabilitation, neuropsychology, nutrition, orthopedic multidisciplinary care, pain management, and physiatry.

Feeding and swallowing

CSH lists feeding disorders services, including evaluation and outpatient treatment paths. Families should ask which feeding route fits the child’s symptoms and safety needs.

Location-dependent access

CSH notes that pediatric outpatient services are available at different CSH locations. Ask which site offers the exact program before scheduling.

Scheduling reminder

CSH says families can call 1-888-CHILDRENS or request an appointment online for outpatient programs and services.

Service-fit warning: A program name does not guarantee the child can be seen at every CSH location. Ask the scheduler to match diagnosis, referral order, insurance, location, and provider type.

Long-term care, respite care, and palliative care

CSH long-term care is for children with complex medical needs who cannot safely be cared for at home or in another community setting.

Long-term care centers
CSH lists long-term care centers in Mountainside and Toms River for medically fragile children with complex medical conditions.
Respite contact
CSH lists respite care contact through Jeannie Brooks at jbrooks@childrens-specialized.org or 908-301-5461.
Palliative care focus
CSH describes pediatric palliative care as specialized medical care focused on quality of life, symptom management, and easing illness burden for the child and family.
Pre-admission route
For acute inpatient rehabilitation or long-term care referrals, CSH lists the Pre-Admissions Department at 908-301-5461.
What families should ask
Ask about eligibility, payer requirements, medical complexity, bed availability, transition planning, school services, family visitation, palliative care, and discharge planning.
Long-term care call script: “My child has ____ medical needs and currently receives care at ____. We are asking about long-term care, respite, or palliative support. What records and approvals do you need to review eligibility?”

Children’s Specialized Hospital locations in New Jersey

CSH lists multiple New Jersey locations. Use the main phone or official locations page to confirm services at the site you plan to visit.

Location type Officially listed examples Use this for
Main inpatient hospital Children’s Specialized Hospital, 200 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Inpatient pediatric rehabilitation, central hospital services, and New Brunswick campus visits.
Outpatient centers Bayonne, Clifton, East Brunswick, Egg Harbor Township, Eatontown, Hamilton, Newark, Toms River, Union, West Orange, and other CSH outpatient locations. Therapy, evaluations, specialty outpatient programs, and follow-up care near home.
Long-term care centers Mountainside and Toms River long-term care locations are listed by CSH. Pediatric long-term care, respite, and palliative-care pathways for medically complex children.
Specialized outpatient programs Pediatric feeding and severe behavior programs may have dedicated program locations. Highly specialized evaluations and treatment plans when routine therapy is not enough.
Location tip: Do not assume the closest CSH location offers the exact service your child needs. Confirm program, provider, therapy type, insurance, and appointment address before traveling.

MyChart patient portal for Children’s Specialized Hospital

CSH now uses RWJBarnabas Health MyChart for personal health record access and digital billing tools.

Open the official RWJBarnabas Health MyChart portal. Use the official MyChart login page from RWJBarnabas Health, not links from unknown emails or text messages.
Set up proxy access for a child when appropriate. Parents or guardians may need proxy access to view a child’s information, depending on age and privacy rules.
Use the portal for available records and billing. MyChart can help families view available health information and manage digital billing statements.
Use HIMS when records are missing or older. CSH states that former patient portal records require HIMS support at 908-301-5421.
Avoid portal messaging for emergencies. For emergency symptoms, call 911 or go to a local emergency department.
Privacy note: Portal access for minors and sensitive services may be limited by law, age, program, or privacy rules. Ask CSH or RWJBarnabas Health MyChart support before assuming a parent or caregiver can see every record.

Medical records and authorization to release information

Use the records process when you need documentation for another doctor, school, therapy provider, insurance, legal paperwork, disability support, or personal files.

Record need Best route What to prepare
Request official medical records CSH online authorization-to-release process Photo ID, mobile phone, patient details, dates of service, location, records requested, and destination.
Ask records questions HIMS Department at 908-301-5421 Patient name, date of birth, service dates, record type, and whether the request is urgent for care coordination.
Former patient portal records Call HIMS at 908-301-5421 Former portal details if known and a clear explanation of the missing information.
Records for a referral Send records to the new provider or ask CSH what is needed Referral order, provider fax/email, diagnosis, therapy evaluations, discharge summaries, school documentation, and medication list.
Large-volume request HIMS review CSH says large-volume record requests may need extra processing time and charges may apply.
Records request script: “I need records for my child from Children’s Specialized Hospital. Dates of service are ____. Please send ____ to ____. Do I need an authorization form, photo ID, portal access, or extra processing time?”

Billing, insurance, estimates, and financial information

Billing for pediatric rehabilitation can involve hospital charges, therapy services, physician services, prior authorization, and insurance rules.

Billing task Best official route What to ask
Review billing statements MyChart patient portal “Is my child’s current statement visible in MyChart, and does it include all recent visits?”
Pay bill online CSH billing page links to online bill pay “Is this the correct bill-pay portal for Children’s Specialized Hospital?”
Insurance plans accepted CSH billing, insurance, and accepted-plans pages “Does this program, provider, location, and therapy type participate with my plan?”
Prior authorization Scheduler, insurance plan, referring provider, and CSH billing support “Who obtains authorization, and what happens if sessions exceed the approved amount?”
Price estimate CSH price-estimate resources and billing team “Can I get an estimate for evaluation, therapy visits, inpatient stay, equipment, or program fees?”
Financial assistance Hospital Benefit Fund and financial-information links “What application, income documents, insurance information, and deadlines apply?”
Billing caution: A charge master or online charge list is not usually what a family pays. Actual cost can depend on insurance, authorization, deductibles, co-insurance, provider participation, program type, and financial assistance.

Visiting guidelines and family presence

Visitor rules can change based on infection control, unit type, patient condition, long-term care rules, and public-health guidance.

Current visitor page
Check the official CSH Visiting Hours and Guidelines page before each visit.
Parent/caregiver role
CSH visitation guidance recognizes parenthood broadly, including legal parents, foster parents, same-sex parents, stepparents, in-loco-parentis caregivers, and similar caregiver roles.
In-room expectation
CSH guidance says visitors should remain in the patient’s room as much as possible unless staff direct otherwise.
Infection-control rules
Visitors must follow reasonable hospital requirements to reduce infection spread, and may be asked to leave during certain procedures.
Virtual contact
When in-person visits are not available, CSH encourages phone calls, FaceTime, Skype, and other ways to stay connected.
Before visiting: Confirm visitor limits, masking guidance, age restrictions, screening rules, long-term care rules, and any unit-specific instructions directly with CSH.

Family-centered care, caregiver resources, and support

CSH emphasizes patient-and-family-centered care and resources created with families for families.

Family Faculty

CSH says it hires family members of former patients as Family Faculty to embed family-centered care into care delivery and support caregivers.

Family resources

The Patients & Visitors section includes patient and family resources, safety resources, living safely with disabilities and special health needs, and classes or workshops.

School and discharge planning

For inpatient rehab, ask how the care team coordinates school, home equipment, caregiver training, community reintegration, and outpatient follow-up.

Caregiver questions

Ask who your child’s primary contact is, how care conferences work, what goals are being measured, and what training is needed before discharge.

Care conference questions: “What are our child’s therapy goals this week? What progress has changed? What equipment is needed? What will insurance cover? What do caregivers need to learn before discharge?”

Provider referrals and pre-admission routing

Referrals help CSH match a child to the correct service line, location, provider type, and care level.

Referral type Official route Helpful details to include
General program referral Referral Development Department at together@childrens-specialized.org Diagnosis, service requested, location preference, insurance, current provider, recent notes, and family contact.
Acute inpatient rehabilitation Pre-Admissions Department at 908-301-5461 Hospital course, current medical stability, therapy tolerance, equipment needs, discharge goal, and payer status.
Long-term care referral Pre-Admissions Department at 908-301-5461 Medical complexity, nursing needs, respiratory support, feeding status, medications, family situation, and long-term goals.
Outpatient therapy referral Appointment request or main phone Therapy order, diagnosis, evaluation requested, functional concerns, school concerns, and preferred location.
Behavioral/developmental referral Program-specific appointment request Developmental history, school reports, behavior concerns, prior evaluations, medications, and safety concerns.

What to bring for a Children’s Specialized Hospital visit

Bring enough information for the team to understand the child’s medical, developmental, therapy, school, and family context.

For all visits

  • Photo ID for parent or guardian
  • Insurance card
  • Referral or prescription if required
  • Medication and allergy list
  • Emergency contact information
  • Custody or guardianship documents if relevant

For rehab or therapy

  • Recent therapy evaluations
  • Assistive devices or braces
  • Mobility equipment notes
  • School IEP or 504 plan
  • Home exercise program
  • Functional goals and caregiver concerns

For medical specialty care

  • Recent specialist notes
  • Hospital discharge summary
  • Lab, imaging, or genetic reports
  • Feeding plan or formula details
  • Seizure, pain, behavior, or symptom diary
  • Equipment and supply list

For inpatient or long-term care

  • Current care plan
  • Medication administration record
  • Respiratory and feeding orders
  • Insurance authorization details
  • Caregiver training needs
  • Discharge or placement goals

Children’s Specialized Hospital map and New Brunswick campus

Use the map for the main inpatient hospital in New Brunswick. Confirm your appointment address because many outpatient services are at other New Jersey locations.

Children’s Specialized Hospital

200 Somerset Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Main phone: 888-244-5373

Use for the main New Brunswick hospital. For outpatient therapy, confirm the exact appointment location before driving.

Nearby children’s academic health campus area

New Brunswick, NJ
Rutgers / RWJBarnabas pediatric campus area
Confirm building, suite, and parking instructions before arrival.

Families may have appointments on or near the New Brunswick pediatric health campus. Always use the address listed in the appointment confirmation.

Official source checklist for Children’s Specialized Hospital information

Use these official pages before making care, travel, insurance, referral, or records decisions.

Source What it verifies When to use it
Children’s Specialized Hospital official page Main hospital address, phone, location list, system overview, inpatient, outpatient, and long-term care routing. Use first for official CSH details.
About Children’s Specialized Hospital Birth-to-age-21 care focus, inpatient/outpatient mission, rehabilitation scope, and long-term care role. Use when explaining who CSH serves.
Contact Us Main phone, New Brunswick address, contact-form monitoring hours, and emergency warning. Use for phone, address, and safe contact routing.
Request an Appointment Official appointment request route for CSH pediatric therapies and medical treatments. Use when trying to start care.
Inpatient Programs Acute inpatient rehabilitation purpose, age range, 24-hour care, daily therapy, and typical length-of-stay context. Use for inpatient rehab admission questions.
Outpatient Programs Outpatient pediatric programs, therapy services, appointment phone, and location-dependent services. Use for outpatient therapy and specialty scheduling.
Pediatric Long Term Care Long-term care, respite care, palliative care, medically complex care, and respite contact information. Use for long-term care and respite questions.
Authorization to Release Information Medical records request process, HIMS phone, photo ID/mobile phone requirement, and former patient portal guidance. Use for record copies and release forms.
Billing, Financial and Insurance Information MyChart digital billing, bill-pay links, insurance, financial assistance, price estimate, and surprise-billing resources. Use for payment, estimate, and insurance questions.
Visiting Hours and Guidelines Current visitor policy, infection-control expectations, caregiver definitions, and virtual-visit alternatives. Use before visiting inpatient or long-term care patients.
Independent guide notice: USHospitalGuides.com is not Children’s Specialized Hospital, RWJBarnabas Health, MyChart, an insurer, a referral service, or an emergency medical provider. Always confirm appointments, records, referrals, insurance, visitor rules, and urgent care decisions directly with CSH, your child’s doctor, the hospital, or emergency services.

Children’s Specialized Hospital FAQs

Common questions about pediatric rehab, appointments, locations, records, billing, MyChart, inpatient care, outpatient therapy, long-term care, and visitor rules.

1. What is the address of Children’s Specialized Hospital?
The main Children’s Specialized Hospital location is 200 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901.
2. What is the phone number for Children’s Specialized Hospital?
The main phone number listed by Children’s Specialized Hospital is 888-244-5373.
3. What ages does Children’s Specialized Hospital serve?
Children’s Specialized Hospital describes care for children and young adults from birth through age 21 with special health challenges.
4. What does Children’s Specialized Hospital treat?
CSH provides pediatric rehabilitation and specialty care for children with chronic illnesses, complex physical disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries, developmental concerns, behavioral concerns, mental-health concerns, feeding issues, mobility needs, and therapy needs.
5. Does Children’s Specialized Hospital offer inpatient rehabilitation?
Yes. The New Brunswick inpatient rehabilitation hospital provides 24-hour medical and nursing care plus intensive daily therapy for infants through young adults up to age 21 after serious injury, illness, surgery, premature birth, chronic illness, pain, or another life-changing incident.
6. Does Children’s Specialized Hospital offer outpatient therapy?
Yes. CSH lists outpatient services such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, feeding services, audiology, autism services, developmental behavioral pediatrics, neurology, psychology, psychiatry, neurorehabilitation, and rehabilitation technology.
7. How do I request an appointment at Children’s Specialized Hospital?
Call 888-244-5373 or use the official Children’s Specialized Hospital appointment request page. Be ready with the child’s age, diagnosis, main concern, referral information, insurance, and preferred location.
8. How do I request medical records from Children’s Specialized Hospital?
Use the official Authorization to Release Information process. CSH says families should have a photo ID and mobile phone nearby for the online request. For questions or former portal records, call the HIMS Department at 908-301-5421.
9. Does Children’s Specialized Hospital use MyChart?
Yes. CSH says it now uses MyChart for access to personal health records, and billing statements are managed digitally through the secure MyChart patient portal.
10. Is Children’s Specialized Hospital an emergency hospital?
Do not use CSH web forms or portal messages for emergency requests. If a child has emergency symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.