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Peace Care St Joseph'S

537 Pavonia Avenue

4.6(300 ratings)· Jersey City average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
139
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
139
Affiliation
Catholic ministry run by Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace
Additional service
Offers adult medical day-care services
Operator scope
Non-profit operating two locations in Jersey City

What Families Think

Peace Care St. Joseph's holds a strong 4.6 rating from 294 Google reviewers, though no specific reviewer comments were provided to detail what families praised or criticized. The facility is described as a faith-based, non-profit skilled nursing community offering rehabilitation, long-term care, and adult day services.

The Good

  • Faith-based, non-profit skilled nursing ministry
  • Offers short-term rehab, long-term care, and adult day-care
  • Over 250 years of combined staff healthcare experience
  • High aggregate Google rating (4.6 from 294 reviews)

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available
  • No detailed reviewer feedback provided to verify care quality

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Peace Care St Joseph'S is a senior living community in Jersey City, New Jersey offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 300 reviews.

About Peace Care St Joseph'S

Peace Care St. Joseph's is a skilled nursing facility in Jersey City, New Jersey, offering short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and adult medical day-care services. Operated as a ministry of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, the community has over 250 years of combined healthcare experience.

The facility is rooted in Catholic tradition and guided by the values of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. Care is delivered by a team of skilled, compassionate caregivers who emphasize treating the whole person, healing the mind, body, and spirit, with an focus on dignity, independence, and quality of life.

Short-term rehabilitation services at Peace Care outperform national standards of recovery and consistently meet or exceed the standards of referral partners. Long-term care residents are integrated into the community as family members, with personalized, comprehensive services designed around individual needs.

Peace Care operates two locations in the Jersey City area as leading non-profit skilled nursing communities in New Jersey.

Types of Care at Peace Care St Joseph'S

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Peace Care St Joseph'S

4.6overall · 300 ratings combined

4.6★ on Google (300)

Moe Pet

May 2026

via Google

My mom's 101 Birthday we had a little pizza and cupcake party for her. Staff was very helpful and friendly. Very pleasant day we are grateful to all

Deborah Gilbert

Apr 2026

via Google

My mom was at the 537 Pavonia facility, which was very clean and well kept. One of her aide’s, was a young lady by the name of Kellie, who we all immediately liked. She was extremely efficient and very kind. And I also observed that she treated all the patients with the same professionalism and kindness. It was quite obvious she genuinely cared. I would highly recommend this facility to anyone looking for a place to safely admit their loved ones.

Debra Dougherty

Mar 2026

via Google

Facility is kept nice. The physical therapists motivate my Aunt in therapy. Every staff member I have dealt to with has been super nice .

Janice Shapiro

Jan 2026

via Google

My mom has been on the memory care floor at Peace Care St. Joseph's for 4 weeks now. The care and attention she is receiving is immediate, spot-on, compassionate and loving. This transition still remains a heartbreak for us, but Gina, the 4th floor nurse and manager, gets it. She is not only there to support my mom's quality of life at age 92, but she's there for me and our family and understands the complexity of this change. From the receptionists to the tireless nurses and CNAs, and the leadership, when you walk in the front door, you can feel the difference.

Marilyn Guerrero

Dec 2025

via Google

Everyone at Peace Care St Joseph’s have been extremely helpful, pleasant, & very considerate with our family, especially with our elderly sister who was admitted for inpatient rehab for her spine fracture that can only be managed with a spinal brace & rehab. From the very beginning when we were first checking out the place & now several weeks into our sister’s stay, we’ve been glad & truly thankful that we chose this facility for our family member because everyone who works here have shown what kind & compassionate care is all about. Special thanks to Maria the admissions director, the front desk receptionists, the Social Workers, the activities coordinators, the first floor staff who are caring for our sister (RNs, LPNs, CNAs, unit secretaries, trainees, dietary, housekeeping, etc) & of course the excellent Rehab team (for doing a great job of safely getting our sister back on her feet again).

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 48 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 15, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard14 citations
  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 5, 2026

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2026

  • Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2026

Nov 7, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard21 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2025

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2025

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 26, 2024

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 26, 2024

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2025

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2025

  • Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2025

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2025

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 26, 2024

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 4, 2025

  • Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 26, 2024

  • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 4, 2025

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 25, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 24, 2024

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 22, 2024

  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 4, 2025

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 2, 2024

Sep 20, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 23, 2024

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 23, 2024

Aug 22, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard11 citations
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 29, 2023

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 22, 2023

  • Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 8, 2023

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 29, 2023

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 29, 2023

  • Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 11, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 8, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 1, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2023

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 29, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Peace Care St Joseph'S offer?

Peace Care St Joseph'S offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Peace Care St Joseph'S located?

Peace Care St Joseph'S is located at 537 Pavonia Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey.

What do families say about Peace Care St Joseph'S?

Peace Care St. Joseph's holds a strong 4.6 rating from 294 Google reviewers, though no specific reviewer comments were provided to detail what families praised or criticized. The facility is described as a faith-based, non-profit skilled nursing community offering rehabilitation, long-term care, and adult day services.

How did Peace Care St Joseph'S do on recent health and safety inspections?

Peace Care St Joseph'S had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 48 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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