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Peace Care St Joseph'S
537 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 139 beds, Peace Care St Joseph'S serves Jersey City in Hudson County, New Jersey and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1997.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, equal to the New Jersey median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 9, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists 22 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $170K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (1.1 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 36.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Hudson Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 26 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.7 | 17.8 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.6% | 40.2% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $170,052 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (15 in the county, 348 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Jersey average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 Apr 2026, 7 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×18 E ×6 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0836 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Sep 2024 |
| 20 Sep 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Sep 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0868 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | E | Standard survey | 11 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 1 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 8 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 29 Aug 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Nov 2024 | Payment denial | — | 6 days |
| 20 Feb 2024 | Fine | $4,938 | |
| 12 Feb 2024 | Fine | $4,893 | |
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $14,814 | |
| 8 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,938 | |
| 2 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 11 Dec 2023 | Fine | $13,762 | |
| 20 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 13 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 6 Nov 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 30 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 2 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 25 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 18 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 11 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 5 Sep 2023 | Fine | $4,545 | |
| 28 Aug 2023 | Fine | $4,587 | |
| 22 Aug 2023 | Fine | $57,944 | |
| 21 Aug 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 36.6%, RNs 42.9%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.9% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.6% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.7% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.2% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Margaret Anna Cusack Care Center,Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peace Care Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/2016 |
| Peace Ministries Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 06/01/2016 |
| Peace Ministries Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2016 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Hudson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne University Hospital | Bayonne | 17 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 17.6 | — | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu | Hoboken | 15 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 26.7 | — | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Hudsonview Health Care Center | North Bergen | 273 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 7.3 | — | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Jersey City | 183 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6.6 | — | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Alaris Health At Hamilton Park | Jersey City | 260 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 6.9 | — | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Alaris Health At Kearny | Kearny | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 21.7 | — | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Manhattanview Ctr For Rehabilitation and Healthcar | Union City | 127 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 15.0 | — | 17 May 2024 |
| Optima Care Harborview | Jersey City | 180 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 32 | 17.8 | $14K | 28 May 2026 |
All 15 facilities in Hudson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Peace Care St Joseph'S been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Peace Care St Joseph'S been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $170K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Peace Care St Joseph'S compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Peace Care St Joseph'S?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Peace Care Inc, Peace Ministries Inc and Peace Ministries Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Peace Care St Joseph'S last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Apr 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.