BGood · score 60/100 · #109 of 347 in New Jersey
Peace Care St Joseph's
537 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306 · 139 certified beds · Non profit - Corporation
Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-daytop quarter in New Jersey
9 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 48)above median
$170,052 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Peace Care St Joseph's is graded B
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against New Jersey nursing homes in the same size band (large, 139 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Peace Care St Joseph's at a Glance
B
60/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.05 h.
83<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 48.
56<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
69<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $170,052 fines, 1 denials.
6<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: New Jersey, large facilities · CMS record 315452 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address537 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306
Phone2016538300
CountyHudson
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Certified beds139
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.