Assisted Living Home

Peace Care St. Joseph’s

Assisted Living Home

Peace Care St. Joseph’s

537 Pavonia Ave #1803, Jersey City, NJ 07306 View map
Overview of Peace Care St. Joseph’s

Peace Care St. Joseph’s is a highly rated nursing home in Jersey City, NJ, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, sub-acute care, and skilled nursing. The community also strives to treat older adults like family in a warm and supportive environment. With 24/7 care, well-balanced meals, and medication management, residents can focus on their recovery. Following a faith-centered approach, the community helps residents maintain their dignity and live to their potential.

Social activities and various recreational opportunities encourage residents to make friends and try new interests. Residents can also rest and move around comfortably with spacious outdoors and accessible amenities. Surrounded by bus stops, restaurants, and shops in Jersey City, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has high standards of care, making it a good choice for senior living in New Jersey.

Managed by Maureen C. Donohue

Executive Director

Maureen C. Donohue serves as the Executive Director at Peace Care St. Joseph's, providing leadership and direction to the community. She is committed to fostering a supportive and caring environment for residents and staff alike.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
New Jersey average: 3.4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
New Jersey average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
New Jersey average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5
New Jersey average: 4.4/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 3m per day

This home provides 4% more nursing time per resident than the New Jersey average.

New Jersey average: 3h 54m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 139

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the New Jersey average
Occupancy rate 89.2%
Residents per day (avg) 131
Occupancy rate
89.2%
Residents per day (avg)
131

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

42% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

56% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 8 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$20.9M
Operating deficit
-$2.3M
Voluntary non-profit community Operated by a church.
Home revenue
$20,934,111.00
Operating deficit
$-2,324,180.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.0M
38.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.2M
Total costs $23.3M
Bed community size
139-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 97 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
89%
In line with New Jersey average
Occupied beds
124 / 139
Average residents 119 per day

License details

Facility type
Long Term Care Facility
Status Active
Expiration June 30, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 30905
CMS Certification Number: 315452

Ownership & operating entity

Peace Care St. Joseph’s is legally operated by MARGARET ANNA CUSACK CARE CENTER, INC., and administrated by Ms. MAGGIE TADROUS.

Type Of Units

Long Term Care
139 units
Total beds
139 units

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short-term rehabilitation
Long-term skilled nursing

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Rehabilitative care options, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care management

What does this home offer?

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Accept Medicaid: Yes

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Total Residents: 139

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Transportation Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

Types of Care at Peace Care St. Joseph’s

Skilled Nursing Memory Care Assisted Living

Inspection History

In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.

12 visits/inspections

2 complaint inspections

10 routine inspections

New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections

New Jersey average: 6 inspections

Routine Scope And Severity G – Moderate-High Concern

On a scale from A (least severe) to L (most severe).

Latest inspection

Date:November 19, 2025

32 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies

37 deficiencies identified during routine visits

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

New Jersey average 4


Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total health citations 15
Citations per inspection
7.5

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

14 of 15 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 15 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 1
150% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info New Jersey average: 0.7

1 serious citation More info New Jersey average: 0.4

14 moderate citations More info New Jersey average: 19.3

0 minor citations More info New Jersey average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation Nov 07, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 07, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Nov 07, 2024
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Nov 07, 2024
Corrected

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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
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AL

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Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Peace Care St. Joseph’s
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

RC

Respite Care

Jersey City (Journal Square)
139
No
97
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Accelerate Skilled Nursing And Rehab Piscataway
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

NJ 08854
124
No
-
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Adroit Care Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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No
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Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Peace Care St. Ann‘s
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

RC

Respite Care

Jersey City (Greenville)
120
No
86
Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Address 1.4 miles from city center

Address 537 Pavonia Ave #1803, Jersey City, NJ 07306

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

283
Total Staff
123
Employees
160
Contractors
57,109
Total Hours (Quarter)
77
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse658.5 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse178.6 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1548.2 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
237 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
15 staff
10hs shift avg
Therapy Services
17 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
6.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services
8 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
22%
of total hours from contractors
12,541 contractor hours this quarter
Qualified Social Worker: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 6 Certified Nursing Assistant: 91 Licensed Practical Nurse: 4 Registered Nurse: 46 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant639115429,85191100%8.2
Registered Nurse1946656,20491100%8.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist140145,53591100%10.2
Licensed Practical Nurse134175,19191100%8.6
Other Dietary Services Staff7072,73391100%7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0661,5987886%7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0441,2507886%5.2
RN Director of Nursing1015566167%9.1
Administrator2024966167%8
Nurse Practitioner1014886167%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014806066%8
Dietitian1014785965%8.1
Occupational Therapy Aide0114725965%8
Speech Language Pathologist0224466167%7.3
Dental Services Staff1014245358%8
Physical Therapy Aide0333706066%4.3
Qualified Social Worker0113635965%6.2
Medical Director0111302629%5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0114455%8.8

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
124 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
29 residents (23.4%)
Medicaid
84 residents (67.7%)
Private pay or other
11 residents (8.9%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 16.3
140% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 28.9
132% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 34.5%
243% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 32.1%
192% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 20.1%
26% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.5%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.0%
31% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
13% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.6%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 4.6%
59% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
8% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.1%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.7%
23% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.3%
73% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.6%
13% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $215K
179% higher than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: $77K

Number of fines 32
1491% more fines than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
1581% more payment denials than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $215K
New Jersey average $77K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Nov 7, 2024
6 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 20, 2024
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 12, 2024
$5K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 22, 2024
$15K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled, New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High urban demand; managed care model.

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$40,000 (individual).

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).

Not assessed.

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.

~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).

Not assessed.

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.

~$500,000/year (projected, subject to final regs).

Not assessed; home ownership required.

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

New Jersey LIHEAP

Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.

~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).

Not assessed; income-focused.

Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Not assessed; need-based.

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

~$155,356 (net worth limit).

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

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