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HomeNew JerseyPeace Care St Joseph's

Peace Care St Joseph's

537 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 073062016538300WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(268 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
139
certified
24 fine(s) totaling $192,635

How Peace Care St Joseph's Compares in New Jersey

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
NJ average
3.3/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
NJ average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
NJ average
3.0/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.05 hrs/day
NJ average
3.85 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
1.09 hrs/day
NJ average
0.68 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
36.6%
NJ average
39.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the New Jersey average of 3.3/5.
Reported RN time is 1.09 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.68.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 7, 2024
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 15, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$12,419/mo
New Jersey median
Private Room
$13,718/mo
New Jersey median
Hudson County 65+
86,664
12.2% of county
County Population
712,029
Hudson County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Peace Care St Joseph's is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Jersey City, New Jersey with 139 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
139
Avg Residents/Day
124.7
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Hudson
Last Inspection
Apr 15, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
54.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (26)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0638Potential for Harm

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0836Potential for Harm

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Nov 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Sep 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Sep 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$192,635
Number of Fines
24
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
25

Penalty History

FineSep 5, 2023
$4,545
FineJan 2, 2024
$4,587
FineNov 20, 2023
$4,587
FineNov 13, 2023
$4,587
FineNov 6, 2023
$4,587
FineOct 30, 2023
$4,587
FineOct 23, 2023
$4,587
FineOct 17, 2023
$4,587
FineOct 10, 2023
$4,587
FineOct 2, 2023
$4,587
FineSep 25, 2023
$4,587
FineSep 18, 2023
$4,587
FineSep 11, 2023
$4,587
FineAug 28, 2023
$4,587
FineAug 21, 2023
$4,587
FineAug 14, 2023
$4,587
FineAug 7, 2023
$4,587
FineFeb 12, 2024
$4,893
FineFeb 20, 2024
$4,938
FineJan 8, 2024
$4,938
FineJul 17, 2023
$13,409
FineDec 11, 2023
$13,762
FineJan 22, 2024
$14,814
FineAug 22, 2023
$57,944
Payment DenialNov 7, 2024
6 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.55 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.41 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.09 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.05 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.66 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
36.6%
RN Turnover
42.9%
Administrators Left
2

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (17)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PEACE CARE INC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jun 1, 2016
PEACE MINISTRIES INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jun 1, 2016
BUCCIANTI, SILVANAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2018
DONOHUE, TERESAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 28, 2016
DOREN, ELIZABETHMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 1, 2018
BUCCIANTI, SILVANACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
DONOHUE, TERESACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 30, 2024
DOREN, ELIZABETHCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
HREBEN, KYLECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
LYNCH, DONALDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
PEACE MINISTRIES INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2016
HREBEN, KYLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022
LYNCH, DONALDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2022
BUCCIANTI, SILVANATRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2018
DONOHUE, TERESATRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 28, 2016
DOREN, ELIZABETHTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2018
HREBEN, KYLEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2022

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Peace Care St Joseph's and nearby alternatives.

All New Jersey facilities
Peace Care St Joseph's
Jersey City, NJCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $192,635
Alaris Health at Hamilton Park
Jersey City, NJ3,168 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Optima Care Harborview
Jersey City, NJ4,752 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $13,674
Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu
Hoboken, NJ1.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Jersey City, NJ2.6 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Optima Care Castle Hill
Union City, NJ2.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,281
Peace Care St Ann's
Jersey City, NJ3.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Peace Care St Joseph's
Jersey City, NJ · Current facility
—4/53/54/5$192,635
Alaris Health at Hamilton Park
Jersey City, NJ
3,168 ft4/54/53/5None recorded
Optima Care Harborview
Jersey City, NJ
4,752 ft3/52/52/5$13,674
Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu
Hoboken, NJ
1.4 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Jersey City, NJ
2.6 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
Optima Care Castle Hill
Union City, NJ
2.8 mi2/51/54/5$8,281
Peace Care St Ann's
Jersey City, NJ
3.1 mi2/52/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Peace Care St Joseph's?▾
Peace Care St Joseph's has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Peace Care St Joseph's cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New Jersey is $12,419/month for a semi-private room and $13,718/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Peace Care St Joseph's participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Peace Care St Joseph's had any health inspection violations?▾
Peace Care St Joseph's had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 15, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 24 fine(s) totaling $192,635.
What are the staffing levels at Peace Care St Joseph's?▾
Peace Care St Joseph's provides 4.05 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.09 RN hours, 0.41 LPN hours, and 2.55 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 36.6%.
How many beds does Peace Care St Joseph's have?▾
Peace Care St Joseph's has 139 certified beds with an average of 124.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Peace Care St Joseph's?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New Jersey, including 4 in Jersey City. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Peace Care St Joseph's?▾
On Google Maps, Peace Care St Joseph's has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 268 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.