ElderGrade
B

84.2/100

Above average

Peace Care St Ann's

198 Old Bergen Road, Jersey City, NJ 07305

CMS 2/5 stars #3 of 15 in Hudson County (201) 433-0950
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
93%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 28.2/30 Staffing 22/30 Stability 12/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

28.2/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -1.8 for 22 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.09 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.04 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 6% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 38% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.91 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.04 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.66 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 37.80%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 27 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 9, 2026 (5 months ago).

F Mar 9, 2026 F0838

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 9, 2026 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 9, 2026 F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 9, 2026 F0628 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 9, 2026 F0686 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Mar 9, 2026 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 9, 2026 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 9, 2026 F0637

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BACKIEL, CHRISTINE Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
BUCCIANTI, SILVANA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
DOREN, ELIZABETH Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
BACKIEL, CHRISTINE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
REYES, ROBERT Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BACKIEL, CHRISTINE Individual TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
BUCCIANTI, SILVANA Individual TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
DOREN, ELIZABETH Individual TRUSTEE OF THE SNF
FRIENDS SERVICES FOR THE AGING Organization ADP OF THE SNF
NATIONAL LUTHERAN INC. Organization ADP OF THE SNF
PEACE CARE INC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
PHARMACCURATE, LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Peace Care St Ann's

What is the ElderGrade for Peace Care St Ann's? +

Peace Care St Ann's holds an ElderGrade of B (84.2 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Peace Care St Ann's? +

Residents receive an average of 3.91 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Peace Care St Ann's been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 27 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Peace Care St Ann's accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Peace Care St Ann's is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.