Peace Care St Joseph's

Name: Peace Care St Joseph's
Address: 537 PAVONIA AVENUE, Jersey City, NJ, 07306, US
Telephone: 2016538300

537 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306 · Hudson County · 139 certified beds · avg 125 residents/day · certified since Dec 1, 1997

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

$170,052

Fines, last 3 years

4.46

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · Aug 22, 2023 · F-0686 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.

Why it matters: Bedsores are painful, can become deeply infected, and in serious cases can be life-threatening.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Aug 29, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

All citations in the current public record (26)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Apr 15, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Apr 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make sure residents were fully informed about their own health, care, and treatments in a way they could understand. · from a complaint
Apr 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Apr 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint
Apr 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection.
Apr 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not update each resident's care assessment at least once every 3 months. These regular check-ins keep the resident's care plan matched to their current condition.
Apr 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Apr 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility was not properly licensed, or did not operate in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and accepted professional standards.
Apr 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Nov 7, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Nov 7, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility's quality committee — the internal group responsible for finding and fixing care problems — did not have the required members or did not meet at least every three months.
Nov 7, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Nov 7, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Nov 7, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own.
Nov 7, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Nov 7, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care.
Sep 20, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint
Sep 20, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint
Aug 22, 2023	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. · from a complaint
Aug 22, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail.
Aug 22, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility's quality committee — the internal group responsible for finding and fixing care problems — did not have the required members or did not meet at least every three months.
Aug 22, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Aug 22, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Aug 22, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Aug 22, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Aug 22, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (7 → 9).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2023	8	1	G ▲
2024	9	0	E
2026	9	0	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

21 fines totaling $170,052, plus 1 Medicare payment denial period.

Date	Type	Amount / length
Nov 7, 2024	Payment Denial	6 days from Feb 7, 2025
Feb 20, 2024	Fine	$4,938
Feb 12, 2024	Fine	$4,893
Jan 22, 2024	Fine	$14,814
Jan 8, 2024	Fine	$4,938
Jan 2, 2024	Fine	$4,587
Dec 11, 2023	Fine	$13,762
Nov 20, 2023	Fine	$4,587
Nov 13, 2023	Fine	$4,587
Nov 6, 2023	Fine	$4,587
Oct 30, 2023	Fine	$4,587
Oct 23, 2023	Fine	$4,587
Oct 17, 2023	Fine	$4,587
Oct 10, 2023	Fine	$4,587
Oct 2, 2023	Fine	$4,587
Sep 25, 2023	Fine	$4,587
Sep 18, 2023	Fine	$4,587
Sep 11, 2023	Fine	$4,587
Sep 5, 2023	Fine	$4,545
Aug 28, 2023	Fine	$4,587
Aug 22, 2023	Fine	$57,944
Aug 21, 2023	Fine	$4,587

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	New Jersey avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	4.46	3.88	3.95	top 19% in New Jersey; top 24% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.20	0.67	0.69	top 7% in New Jersey; top 9% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	4.04	3.53	3.50	top 18% in New Jersey; top 22% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.96	0.50	0.48	top 6% in New Jersey; top 7% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	36.6	39.7	45.8	top 42% in New Jersey; top 28% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	42.9	37.7	42.9	bottom 37% in New Jersey; bottom 49% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.05, RN 1.09, weekend 3.66. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Peace Care INC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	06/01/2016
Peace Ministries INC	Organization	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	100%	06/01/2016
Buccianti, Silvana	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2018
Buccianti, Silvana	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2024
Buccianti, Silvana	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2018
Donohue, Teresa	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	03/28/2016
Donohue, Teresa	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	06/30/2024
Donohue, Teresa	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/28/2016
Doren, Elizabeth	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2018
Doren, Elizabeth	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2024
Doren, Elizabeth	Individual	Trustee of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2018
Hreben, Kyle	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2022
Hreben, Kyle	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2022
Hreben, Kyle	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/01/2022
Lynch, Donald	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2022
Lynch, Donald	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2022
Peace Ministries INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2016

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
"Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
"Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
"What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
"How do you track that every resident's quarterly assessment happens on time?"
"How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Optima Care Harborview	0.9 mi	Jersey City, NJ	★★★☆☆	2/5
Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu	1.4 mi	Hoboken, NJ	★★★★★	4/5
Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	2.6 mi	Jersey City, NJ	★★★★☆	4/5
Optima Care Castle Hill	2.8 mi	Union City, NJ	★★☆☆☆	1/5
West Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	2.8 mi	New York, NY	★★★★★	4/5
Peace Care St Ann's	3.1 mi	Jersey City, NJ	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Manhattanview Ctr for Rehabilitation and Healthcar	3.1 mi	Union City, NJ	★★★★☆	4/5
Optima Care Fountains	3.5 mi	Secaucus, NJ	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
New Gouverneur Hospital SNF	3.9 mi	New York, NY	★★★★★	4/5
New East Side Nursing Home	4.1 mi	New York, NY	★★★★★	5/5
Cobble Hill Health Center INC	4.4 mi	Brooklyn, NY	★★★★☆	3/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 315452.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Peace Care St Joseph's

537 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306 · 2016538300

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $170,052

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Aug 22, 2023 (F-0686, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "How do you explain health changes and treatment options to residents and their families?"
☐ "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
☐ "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
☐ "What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
☐ "How do you track that every resident's quarterly assessment happens on time?"
☐ "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 315452 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)