Non profit - Corporation ·
139 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
3
Overall CMS Rating
★★★☆☆
Peace Care St Joseph'S is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Jersey City, New Jersey. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.05 hours per resident per day, above the New Jersey average of 3.86. Its most recent inspection on Nov 7, 2024 cited 7 deficiencies.
25 fines totaling $196,510 in CMS records.
26 total penalties
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Health Inspections
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Staffing
★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality Measures
★★★★☆ 4/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
How Peace Care St Joseph'S compares
This facility vs. the New Jersey and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
New Jersey avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
4.05
3.86
3.89
above avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
1.06
0.69
0.68
above avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.54
2.23
2.34
above avg
Nursing staff turnover
44.4%
40.9%
46.4%
above avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
7.0
8.5
9.5
below avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
4.05
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
1.06
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.45
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.54
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.52
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
44.4%
Registered Nurses
53.1%
Administrator Changes2 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Nov 7, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
7
Total Deficiencies Found
44
Health Inspection Score
25
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Peace Care St Joseph'S
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection Control Deficiencies · Nov 7, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Nov 7, 2024
Potential for harm
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyAdministration Deficiencies · Nov 7, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Nov 7, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Nov 7, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Nov 7, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Nov 7, 2024
Potential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Sep 20, 2024
Potential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Sep 20, 2024
Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Aug 22, 2023
Potential for harm
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyAdministration Deficiencies · Aug 22, 2023
Potential for harm
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Aug 22, 2023
About This Facility
Address
537 Pavonia Avenue Jersey City, NJ 07306
CMS Certification #
315452
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
139
Avg Residents/Day
124.6
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1997-12-01
Setting
Urban
Location & Nearby
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CMS gives Peace Care St Joseph'S an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, including 4/5 for staffing and 3/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Peace Care St Joseph'S reports 4.05 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the New Jersey average of 3.86.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 7 deficiencies.
Peace Care St Joseph'S is certified for 139 beds.
Admissions at Peace Care St Joseph'S
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