Nursing Home

St Joseph’s Seniors’ Home

Overview of St Joseph’s Seniors’ Home
St. Joseph's Senior Home is a non-profit Catholic healthcare community located in Woodbridge, NJ. It has been operated by the Little Servant Sisters of the Immaculate Conception since 1981, focusing on providing quality care services. The facility offers assisted living, nursing center, palliative care, recreational programs, and visiting nursing.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
New Jersey average: 3.4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
New Jersey average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
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 37m per day

This home provides 18% more nursing time per resident than the New Jersey average.

New Jersey average: 3h 54m per day

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 60

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the New Jersey average
Occupancy rate 51.7%
Residents per day 31
Occupancy rate
51.7%
Residents per day
31

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

36% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Private pay

56% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 years

Medicaid

8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$9.8M
Operating deficit
-$270.5K
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$9,782,870.00
Operating deficit
$-270,517.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.1M
41.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.0M
Total costs $10.1M
Bed community size
60-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
52%
In line with New Jersey average
Occupied beds
31 / 60
Average residents 119 per day

License details

Facility type
Comprehensive Personal Care Home
Status Active
Expiration December 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 50C000
CMS Certification Number: 315318

Ownership & operating entity

St Joseph’s Seniors’ Home is administrated by Sr. ZDZISLAWA KRUKOWSKA.

Owner name: THE LITTLE SERVANT SISTER

Officers

Info Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility

Dorota Baranowska, SR . Elzbieta Lopatka, SR . Teresa Gradowska, SR . Zdzislawa Krukowska

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Assisted Living
Nursing Center
Palliative Care
Recreational Programs
Visiting Nursing

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Assisted Living, Nursing Center, Palliative Care, Recreational Programs, Visiting Nursing
Religious Services
Yes
Operating Hours
Monday-Sunday: 08:30am – 08:00pm

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.

3 visits/inspections

New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections

New Jersey average: 6 inspections

Latest inspection

Date:November 20, 2025

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

New Jersey average 4


Last Health inspection on Apr 2025

Total health citations 4
Citations per inspection
2

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

All 4 citations resulted from standard inspections.

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 0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

0 critical citations More info New Jersey average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info New Jersey average: 0.4

1 moderate citation More info New Jersey average: 19.3

3 minor citations More info New Jersey average: 0.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Care Planning minor citation Apr 08, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Feb 10, 2023
Corrected

Resident Rights minor citation Feb 10, 2023
Corrected

Resident Rights minor citation Feb 10, 2023
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around New Jersey

The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
St Joseph’s Seniors’ Home
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

NJ 07095
111
-
LITTLE SERVANT SISTERS OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
82.1%
$9,509,465.00
$4,094,444.00
43.1%
47.90
5/5
4.6185
5/5
5/5
4/5
-
4
-
+4%
+19%
+7%
-
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
86
PEACE CARE INC
90.8%
$21,678,116.00
$7,196,377.00
33.2%
111.10
5/5
4.0717
4/5
5/5
4/5
-
12
-
+184%
+5%
+18%
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
97
CHESTER, ERNEST
77.0%
$19,379,385.00
$8,013,894.00
41.4%
130.80
3/5
4.0441
3/5
4/5
4/5
32
15
1
+142%
+4%
0%
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
-
-
39.0%
$12,168,906.00
$3,599,583.00
29.6%
99.00
1/5
4.0972
1/5
2/5
4/5
1
34
3
-14%
+6%
-49%
-
Active Day Adult Services
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

NJ 08872
50
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

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Address 1.1 miles from city center

Address Woodbridge, NJ 07095

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

81
Total Staff
59
Employees
22
Contractors
26,032
Total Hours (Quarter)
35
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse88.3 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse108.2 No
Certified Nursing Assistant388.3 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
56 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
5 staff
5.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
1.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
8 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
4.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
15.9%
of total hours from contractors
4,131 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 4 Administrator: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Registered Nurse: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Dietitian: 1 Nurse Practitioner: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant3623814,20691100%8.3
Other Dietary Services Staff6062,80791100%8.5
Licensed Practical Nurse100102,57791100%8.2
Registered Nurse3582,32991100%8.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist1451,1657279%8
Administrator1129276774%8
Dietitian1127226673%7.8
Nurse Practitioner0113924954%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0223926470%5.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0222714651%5.9
Occupational Therapy Aide0111182022%5.9
Mental Health Service Worker101721516%4.8
Medical Director011391314%3
Qualified Social Worker0221589%1.9

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
46 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
1 resident (2.2%)
Medicaid
16 residents (34.8%)
Private pay or other
29 residents (63%)
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. 12.6
84% 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. 18.7
50% 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 21.9%
118% 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 31.1%
182% 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 3.0%
81% better 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 1.6%
34% better than 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 2.2%
64% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.6%
67% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.9%
27% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 40.4%
257% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 30.2%
173% worse 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 100.0%
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 100.0%
27% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

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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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