Peace Care St Joseph's in Jersey City, NJ

Peace Care St Joseph's is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Jersey City, New Jersey. It is located in Hudson county at 537 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306. You can reach out to the office of Peace Care St Joseph's via phone at (201) 653-8300. This skilled nursing facility has 139 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 89.71%. Its legal business name is Margaret Anna Cusack Care Center,inc and has the following ownership type - Non Profit - Corporation.

Peace Care St Joseph's (Medicare CCN 315452) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1997 (29 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in April, 2026.

Contact Information

Peace Care St Joseph's
537 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey 07306
(201) 653-8300

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Nursing Home Profile

NamePeace Care St Joseph's
Location537 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds139
Occupancy Rate89.71%
Medicare ID (CCN)315452
Legal Business NameMargaret Anna Cusack Care Center,inc
Ownership TypeNon Profit - Corporation

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Peace Care St Joseph's in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1699892315
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameMargaret Anna Cusack Care Center,inc
Address537 Pavonia Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone Number201-653-8300

NPI Number1871574673
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameSt. Joseph's Home for the Blind
Doing Business AsCusack Care Center
Address537 Pavonia Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone Number201-653-8300

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Peace Care St Joseph's are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Peace Care St Joseph's give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Peace Care St Joseph's, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.053.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day1.090.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.410.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.552.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.663.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.960.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.080.07
Total nursing staff turnover36.6%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover42.9%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home20.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines21
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$170,052
Number of Payment Denials1
Total Number of Penalties22

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in April, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Peace Care St Joseph's for 9 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). All 26 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Apr 15, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Apr 24, 2026
Apr 15, 2026Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 24, 2026
Apr 15, 2026Honor 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, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 24, 2026
Apr 15, 2026Protect 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, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 24, 2026
Apr 15, 2026Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
F0607, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 24, 2026
Apr 15, 2026Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
F0638, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 24, 2026
Apr 15, 2026Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 24, 2026
Apr 15, 2026Ensure 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, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 24, 2026
Apr 15, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 24, 2026
Nov 7, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 25, 2024
Nov 7, 2024Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F0868, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 22, 2024
Nov 7, 2024Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 22, 2024
Nov 7, 2024Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Nov 22, 2024
Nov 7, 2024Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 22, 2024
Nov 7, 2024Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 22, 2024
Nov 7, 2024Provide 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, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 2, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 23, 2024
Sep 20, 2024Safeguard 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, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 23, 2024
Aug 22, 2023Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 29, 2023
Aug 22, 2023Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Aug 29, 2023
Aug 22, 2023Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
F0868, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Oct 11, 2023
Aug 22, 2023Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 1, 2023
Aug 22, 2023Develop 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, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 29, 2023
Aug 22, 2023Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 29, 2023
Aug 22, 2023Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 8, 2023
Aug 22, 2023Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Aug 29, 2023

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Peace Care St Joseph's, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased9.913.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight2.735.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.710.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1.081.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms1.412.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.063.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine98.1982.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication01.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened8.5914.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication15.4819.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine95.195.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine90.5679.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers6.714.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence22.2219.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication6.1815.38

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