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On Tuesday, April 7, our Peace Care St. Joseph's residents took part in a time-honored Easter tradition - coloring Easter eggs. These beautiful eggs and our residents' smiles are sure to brighten everyone's spirits.  

April 3, 2020 (as of 5:00 p.m.) Peace Care remains vigilant in following our preparedness plan and making necessary updates in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, and the New Jersey Department of Health. Our Peace Care... read more →

Thank you to our sponsors, the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, for coordinating a card writing campaign. Residents and staff at both Peace Care St. Ann's and Peace Care St. Joseph's were thrilled to receive the sisters' personalized cards and messages. If you are looking for... read more →

March 30, 2020 (as of 1:00 p.m.) Peace Care remains vigilant in following our preparedness plan and making necessary updates in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, and the New Jersey Department of Health. EMERGENCY RESPONSE FUND... read more →

When COVID-19 regulations forced Peace Care St. Ann's to temporarily close our Gift Shop, our staff decided to take the Gift Shop to our residents. Our new Rolling Treat Cart mimics the offerings from the Gift Shop located off the lobby. Thanks to Heather, Joanne, and Nathalie for making this... read more →

As this week draws to a close, I want to thank our staff, residents, families, and trustees for your cooperation, support, and understanding as we navigate these uncharted waters. This afternoon at 1:00 p.m., residents and staff joined Pope Francis in prayer via EWTN. We watched His Holiness deliver his... read more →

Peace Care St. Ann's staff literally brightened the night by decorating the inside courtyard, sensory garden, the Blessed Mother statue. The project continues today with lighting up the front so that residents can look outside and see the beautiful lights shining.

  Thank you to our sponsors, the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, for coordinating a card writing campaign for our residents. We look forward to receiving the personal cards and sharing them with our residents and staff. If you are looking for a project to undertake... read more →

March 26, 2020 (as of 9:00 p.m.) Peace Care remains vigilant in following our preparedness plan and making necessary updates in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, and the New Jersey Department of Health. VISITOR RESTRICTIONS Visitation... read more →

March 25, 2020 (as of 11:00 a.m.) Peace Care remains vigilant in following our preparedness plan and making necessary updates in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, and the New Jersey Department of Health.   VISITOR RESTRICTIONS... read more →

Every day we learn of new regulations and policies and procedures put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by the NJDOH, CDC and local government. One of those recommendations is for our staff to wear a mask when entering the nursing home and rehab. Please be reminded that... read more →

March 24, 2020 (As of 8:00 p.m.) Peace Care remains vigilant in following our preparedness plan and making necessary updates in accordance with the guidelines provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, and the New Jersey Department of Health. ADMINISTRATOR UPDATES Our... read more →

Our residents celebrated the Feast Day of St. Joseph with traditional Zeppoles di San Guiseppe (St. Joseph's Day pastries). St. Joseph is the patron of our sponsors, the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace, as well as Peace Care St. Joseph's. He is also the patron for... read more →

Our Peace Care St. Ann's Adult Medical Day Care team has complied a list of resources to help keep people mentally active and engaged during this time of social distancing. Activity Resources:  ActivityConnection.com ScienceforSeniors.net WhenWeWordSearch.com YourArtClass NCCAP.org BrownieLocks.com TheAgingExperience.com TravelandLeisure.com  (virtual tours) MonsterWordSearch.com ArmoredPenguin.com  (create puzzles) BigActivities.com

Social distancing isn’t easy for anyone, and it is especially difficult for our residents. With visitor restrictions in place to help protect our residents and staff from COVID-19, we have secured iPads to connect our residents and their loved ones.

The health and safety of our residents, patients, clients, and staff are of utmost importance to Peace Care. We are closely monitoring the latest COVID-19 (coronavirus) developments, and are following established guidelines and recommendations. March 17, 2020 (as of 8:00 p.m.) There are no suspected cases of COVID-19 at either... read more →

The health and safety of our residents, patients, clients, and staff are of utmost importance to Peace Care. We are closely monitoring the latest COVID-19 (coronavirus) developments, and are following established guidelines and recommendations. March 16, 2020 (as of 5:00 p.m.) There are no suspected cases of COVID-19 at either... read more →

March 15, 2020 (as of 8:30 p.m.) There are no suspected cases of COVID-19 at either Peace Care St. Ann’s or Peace Care St. Joseph’s. VISITOR RESTRICTIONS Visitation is restricted until further notice. Anyone who must enter the building, including all staff, must undergo a screening before entering. As always, if... read more →

There are no suspected cases of COVID-19 at either Peace Care St. Ann’s or Peace Care St. Joseph’s, however visitors are restricted effective March 13, 2020.  In light of the severity of this current Coronavirus outbreak, we must restrict all non-essential visitors, including family members, from entering Peace Care St.... read more →

The Coronavirus 2019 (Covid-2019) outbreak is causing great concern across the globe. Peace Care has implemented our preparedness plan to carefully and proactively ensure the overall well-being of those entrusted to our care, our staff, and the community at both Peace Care St. Ann’s and Peace Care St. Joseph’s. Peace... read more →

The health and safety of our residents, patients, clients, and staff are of utmost importance to Peace Care. We are closely monitoring the Covid-19 (coronavirus), and are following established infection control protocols and precautions standard to contact and airborne illness that all our caregivers have been trained on to ensure... read more →

Jersey City, N.J.- The Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace has appointed Cheryl B. Dorn, MSW, LNHA, as Chief Operating Officer of Peace Care, Inc., effective November 4, 2019. Cheryl brings 20 years of progressive responsibility in post‐acute and long‐term care settings in... read more →