Peace Care St Joseph's
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 289 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its clean environment and effective rehabilitation therapy team. However, families should be vigilant regarding basic care needs; we recommend visiting during off-hours to observe response times and verifying that your loved one's specific care plan is being followed consistently.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
289 reviews on Google“Peace Care St. Joseph's generally receives high praise for its clean, well-maintained facility and a staff that many families describe as warm, attentive, and professional. While the majority of reviews highlight excellent rehabilitation services and a welcoming environment, a small but vocal minority of families have reported serious concerns regarding neglect, poor communication, and inadequate staffing levels during off-hours.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, attentive nursing and CNA staff
- Clean, well-maintained, and odor-free environment
- Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
- Professional and helpful administrative/admissions team
Concerns
- Inadequate staffing or slow response times to call buttons (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Poor quality or unappealing food (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Neglect regarding hygiene and basic patient care (diaper changes/feeding) (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Poor communication from social workers and nursing management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 215 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to online feedback; how do you use that family input to improve the daily care experience for residents?
- 2With 139 residents, how do you ensure that staff are able to respond promptly to call buttons and provide timely assistance with personal hygiene needs?
- 3I understand that nutrition and dining are key to resident health; what steps are you taking to improve the variety and quality of the meals served?
- 4Given the recent health inspection findings, what specific changes have been implemented to improve your medication management and overall care protocols?
- 5How does your nursing and therapy team coordinate to ensure that physical and occupational therapy goals are integrated into the resident's daily routine?
- 6What is your standard process for keeping families updated on changes in a resident's health status, and who is the primary point of contact for these communications?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The care and attention she is receiving is immediate, spot-on, compassionate and loving. This transition still remains a heartbreak for us, but Gina, the 4th floor nurse and manager, gets it.”
“The therapy department was utterly exceptional. They were very patient, understanding and took their time to answer every question we had.”
“They would leave my grandmother in her feces and in a wet diaper/ bed and wait till I come to Change her myself. They do the BARE MINIMUM here.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows concerning patterns with 34 deficiencies across multiple surveys, including families filing complaints that led to investigations. The most recurring issues involve medication management and pharmacy services, fire safety systems, and infection control programs. Many safety problems persist across surveys, with repeated violations for emergency lighting, fire door maintenance, and elevator controls appearing in both 2023 and 2024 inspections, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges that could impact resident safety during emergencies.
Nov 7, 2024Routine21
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
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.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Sep 20, 2024Complaint2
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Aug 22, 2023Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Aug 22, 2023Routine10
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Federal Penalties
Payment Denial
Nov 7, 2024
6-day denial
Fine
Feb 20, 2024
$4,938
Fine
Feb 12, 2024
$4,893
Fine
Jan 22, 2024
$14,814
Fine
Jan 8, 2024
$4,938
Fine
Jan 2, 2024
$4,587
Fine
Dec 11, 2023
$13,762
Fine
Nov 20, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Nov 13, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Nov 6, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Oct 30, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Oct 23, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Oct 17, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Oct 10, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Oct 2, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Sep 25, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Sep 18, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Sep 11, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Sep 5, 2023
$4,545
Fine
Aug 28, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Aug 22, 2023
$57,944
Fine
Aug 21, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Aug 14, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Aug 7, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Jul 17, 2023
$13,409
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Peace Care St Joseph's
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Peace Care INC
Owner · Organization
Peace Ministries INC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
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