Peace Care ST Joseph's
Nursing Home · Jersey City, NJ
CMS certification number315452
Contact & location
537 Pavonia AvenueJersey City, NJ 07306
Hudson County
- Phone
- (201) 653-8300
- ZIP code
- 07306 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 139
- Residents per day
- 124.7 (90% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Margaret Anna Cusack Care Center,Inc
- Medicare certified since
- December 1, 1997
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.05 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 1.09 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.41 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.55 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.66 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 36.6 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 42.9 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 2 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 15, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 9.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 26 health · 22 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-15 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-04-15 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-04-15 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-04-15 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-04-15 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-04-15 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. F0638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-04-15 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-04-15 | 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. F0836 · Administration Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2026-04-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-24 |
| 2024-11-07 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-25 |
| 2024-11-07 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-11-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-11-07 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-11-07 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-11-07 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-11-07 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-02 |
| 2024-09-20 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-23 |
| 2024-09-20 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-09-23 |
| 2023-08-22 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-08-29 |
| 2023-08-22 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-29 |
| 2023-08-22 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly F0868 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-11 |
| 2023-08-22 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-01 |
| 2023-08-22 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-29 |
| 2023-08-22 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-29 |
| 2023-08-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-08 |
| 2023-08-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-08-29 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
22 penalties in the last three years, including $170,052 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-07 | Payment Denial | 6 days payment denial |
| 2024-02-20 | Fine | $4,938 |
| 2024-02-12 | Fine | $4,893 |
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $14,814 |
| 2024-01-08 | Fine | $4,938 |
| 2024-01-02 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-12-11 | Fine | $13,762 |
| 2023-11-20 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-11-13 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-11-06 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-17 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-10 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-10-02 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-09-25 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-09-18 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-09-11 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-09-05 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-08-28 | Fine | $4,587 |
| 2023-08-22 | Fine | $57,944 |
| 2023-08-21 | Fine | $4,587 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Peace Care INC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Peace Ministries INC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Hreben, Kyle (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Buccianti, Silvana (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Donohue, Teresa (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Doren, Elizabeth (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hreben, Kyle (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lynch, Donald (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Buccianti, Silvana (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Donohue, Teresa (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Doren, Elizabeth (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hreben, Kyle (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lynch, Donald (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Peace Ministries INC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Buccianti, Silvana (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Donohue, Teresa (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Doren, Elizabeth (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Peace Care ST Joseph's?
Peace Care ST Joseph's has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in New Jersey.
How many beds does Peace Care ST Joseph's have?
It has 139 certified beds and cares for about 125 residents per day.
Has Peace Care ST Joseph's been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 22 penalties totaling $170,052 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Peace Care ST Joseph's?
(201) 653-8300. The facility is located at 537 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.