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Peace Care St Ann's

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

198 Old Bergen Road, Greenville · Jersey City, NJ 07305120 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 162 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

Above average in NJ · Meets national RN staffing standard · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Peace Care St Ann's is highly regarded for its cleanliness and effective rehab programs, making it a popular choice for short-term recovery. However, given the serious reports of medication errors and inconsistent staffing, we strongly advise families to visit frequently, monitor medication administration, and maintain open communication with the nursing supervisors.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

162 reviews on Google
Peace Care St Ann's receives high praise for its cleanliness, welcoming atmosphere, and dedicated nursing staff, with many families noting significant improvements in their loved ones' mobility during rehab. However, a small but vocal group of reviewers reports serious concerns regarding medication errors, neglect, and understaffing, particularly during off-hours. Families considering this facility should weigh the frequent positive reports of compassionate care against these critical allegations of safety lapses.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food8.0Staff7.0Clean10.0Activities9.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Clean, well-maintained facility
  • Warm, attentive nursing and CNA staff
  • Effective physical rehabilitation programs
  • Welcoming and professional front-desk/security team

Concerns

  • Medication management errors leading to severe health outcomes (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Understaffing and reliance on temporary agency staff (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inattentive or dismissive care during off-hours/weekends (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'15(2)'17(2)'19(5)'21(1)'23(39)'25(76)'26(9)

Distribution · 163 analyzed

5
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4
15
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2
1
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24 reviews posted between Dec 7, 2025Dec 13, 2025 · 24 were 5-star
13 reviews posted between Dec 14, 2025Dec 19, 2025 · 12 were 5-star
11 reviews posted between Oct 14, 2025Oct 18, 2025 · 9 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that family input to continuously improve the resident experience?
  • 2With the facility having a capacity of 120 residents, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure consistent medication management and accuracy for every individual?
  • 3How do you maintain a consistent level of care and familiarity for residents when utilizing supplemental or agency staff members?
  • 4What steps are taken to ensure that the level of attention and support remains high during weekends and evening hours?
  • 5Could you walk me through the daily activity calendar and explain how you tailor these programs to keep residents engaged and active?
  • 6Given the importance of physical rehabilitation here, how do you coordinate between the therapy team and the nursing staff to ensure a resident's progress is monitored closely?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff are angels. The nearness and environment is so so therapeutic.

Visitor · 2026★★★★★

My mom was there for only 5 days before she went into a diabetic coma and was unresponsive due to them not giving her one of glucose medications for 5 day.

Family member · 2025☆☆☆☆

My grandfather was recently moved into long-term care... the staff have been friendly, attentive, and genuinely caring, not just with his needs, but with our family’s questions and concerns too.

Grandchild · 2025★★★★★
Source: 162 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.09hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.01hrs
98%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
38%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
43%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.8%
Better than Avg
Here
5.8%
US
15.4%
NJ
12.7%
Hudson
7.6%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility16.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
16.6%
US
14.4%
NJ
9.2%
Hudson
11.0%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.3%
Better than Avg
Here
5.3%
US
12.1%
NJ
11.7%
Hudson
9.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
15.8%
US
15.3%
NJ
9.1%
Hudson
10.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.7%
Better than Avg
Here
99.7%
US
93.4%
NJ
93.0%
Hudson
94.1%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
12.9%
US
19.4%
NJ
15.7%
Hudson
10.3%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.0%
Better than Avg
Here
99.0%
US
81.8%
NJ
78.7%
Hudson
78.3%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.2%
Better than Avg
Here
93.2%
US
79.7%
NJ
80.1%
Hudson
74.7%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.5%
Better than Avg
Here
0.5%
US
1.6%
NJ
1.2%
Hudson
2.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

18deficiencies
Well above state avg (8.5)
3 complaint-triggered

Peace Care St Ann's shows recurring issues across multiple care areas that families should consider carefully. The facility has faced deficiencies in resident assessment and care planning, infection control, and fire safety systems across multiple surveys from 2020 to 2024, indicating persistent operational challenges. One complaint was filed by families in August 2025 regarding quality standards. While the facility has corrected most issues when cited, the pattern of repeated deficiencies in core care areas suggests ongoing systemic concerns.

Mar 9, 2026Routine
24
0838Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

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.

0041Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0311Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

0321Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0351Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0363Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0372Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0607Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0695Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0637Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

0640Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0711Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0944Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Mar 9, 2026Complaint
2
0628Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

0686Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Aug 21, 2025Complaint
1
0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Oct 17, 2024Routine
14
0918Potential for harm · Widespread

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0918Potential for harm · Widespread

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0293Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0293Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Nov 22, 2022Routine
28
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0211Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0281Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0351Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0531Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0211Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0281Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0351Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0531Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0341Potential for harm · Pattern

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0341Potential for harm · Pattern

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0918Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0918Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0851Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0851Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Sep 24, 2020Routine
2
0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Peace Care St Ann's

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Peace Care INC

Owner · Organization

100%

Peace Ministries INC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Backiel, ChristineManaging Control - Governing BodyBuccianti, SilvanaManaging Control - Governing BodyDoren, ElizabethManaging Control - Governing BodyBackiel, ChristineOfficer / DirectorReyes, RobertManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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