Nursing home

Peace Care St Joseph's

537 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, 07306

CMS ownership records associate this facility with Peace Care Inc · Non profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for Peace Care St Joseph's, with 17 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $192,635 and 1 payment-denial record in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
4
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
139
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing4 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Hudson Co. avg 3.4New Jersey avg 3.35This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Hudson Co. avg: 3.4. New Jersey avg: 3.35.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

17
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
3
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
82023
92024
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

24 records · $192,635 total · Jul 17, 2023–Feb 20, 2024
  1. Feb 20, 2024$4,938
  2. Feb 12, 2024$4,893
  3. Jan 22, 2024$14,814
  4. Jan 8, 2024$4,938
  5. Jan 2, 2024$4,587
  6. Dec 11, 2023$13,762
  7. Nov 20, 2023$4,587
  8. Nov 13, 2023$4,587
  9. Nov 6, 2023$4,587
  10. Oct 30, 2023$4,587
  11. Oct 23, 2023$4,587
  12. Oct 17, 2023$4,587
  13. Oct 10, 2023$4,587
  14. Oct 2, 2023$4,587
  15. Sep 25, 2023$4,587
  16. Sep 18, 2023$4,587
  17. Sep 11, 2023$4,587
  18. Sep 5, 2023$4,545
  19. Aug 28, 2023$4,587
  20. Aug 22, 2023$57,944
  21. Aug 21, 2023$4,587
  22. Aug 14, 2023$4,587
  23. Aug 7, 2023$4,587
  24. Jul 17, 2023$13,409

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

1 record · 6 days total · Nov 7, 2024
  1. Nov 7, 20246 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)5.77%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)6.87%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)1.61%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Peace Care Inc5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Peace Ministries Inc5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Buccianti, SilvanaMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Donohue, TeresaMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Doren, ElizabethMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Buccianti, SilvanaCORPORATE OFFICER
Donohue, TeresaCORPORATE OFFICER
Doren, ElizabethCORPORATE OFFICER
Hreben, KyleCORPORATE OFFICER
Lynch, DonaldCORPORATE OFFICER
Peace Ministries IncOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Hreben, KyleOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Lynch, DonaldOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Buccianti, SilvanaTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Donohue, TeresaTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Doren, ElizabethTRUSTEE OF THE SNF
Hreben, KyleADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Hudson County.

537 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City
Hudson County · NJ · 07306
139 certified beds40.7314, -74.0580

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC
CCN 315001
Plainsboro, NJ213Not shown$26,680
Careone at Somerset Valley
CCN 315002
Bound Brook, NJ433Not shown$0
Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
CCN 315005
New Providence, NJ434Not shown$10,527
Laurel Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 315008
Stratford, NJ543Not shown$0
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
CCN 315009
Berkeley Heights, NJ425Not shown$28,085
Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 315010
Elizabeth, NJ543Not shown$0

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Frequently asked questions

What is Peace Care St Joseph's's CMS rating?

Peace Care St Joseph's has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Peace Care St Joseph's located?

Peace Care St Joseph's is located at 537 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ, 07306 in Hudson County, and CMS lists 139 certified beds.

Does Peace Care St Joseph's have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $192,635 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for Peace Care St Joseph's over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Peace Care St Joseph's's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Peace Care St Joseph's's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.4 across 15 facilities in Hudson County, and 3.35 across New Jersey. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Peace Care St Joseph's's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Peace Care St Joseph's's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
315452
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Certified beds
139
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 17 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Nov 7, 20240677DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 22, 2024
Nov 7, 20240695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 22, 2024
Nov 7, 20240725DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 2, 2024
Nov 7, 20240755EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 25, 2024
Nov 7, 20240868EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 22, 2024
Nov 7, 20240880EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 22, 2024
Nov 7, 20240883EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionNov 22, 2024
Sep 20, 20240755DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 23, 2024
Sep 20, 20240842DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 23, 2024
Aug 22, 20230641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 1, 2023
Aug 22, 20230656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 29, 2023
Aug 22, 20230698EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 29, 2023
Aug 22, 20230755DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 29, 2023
Aug 22, 20230812DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 8, 2023
Aug 22, 20230868EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 11, 2023
Aug 22, 20230880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 29, 2023
Aug 22, 20230686GComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 29, 2023

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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