Peace Care St Joseph's
537 Pavonia Avenue · Jersey City, NJ · 07306 · 2016538300
139 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.07 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 44% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 24 · $192,635 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 24, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected November 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G August 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 1, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 22, 2023
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected October 11, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 29, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2024 | Payment Denial | 6 days |
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $4,893 |
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $14,814 |
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $4,938 |
| January 2, 2024 | Fine | $4,587 |
| December 11, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 |
| November 20, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| November 13, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| November 6, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 10, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 25, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 18, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 11, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| September 5, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
| August 28, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 22, 2023 | Fine | $57,944 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 14, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $13,409 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315452 · certified since December 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.