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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 →

Peace Care St. Joseph resident Mary Gibson hit a huge milestone as she celebrated her 110th birthday. This weeklong celebration began on Sunday, June 2nd, with a family birthday party at Peace Care St. Joseph’s.  Five generations were on-hand to celebrate this festive occasion in advance of her actual... read more →

Prom is often associated with a magical celebration. For our Adult Medical Day Care clients, their prom was no exception.  Beginning with a processional from the Adult Medical Day Care to the Peace Care St. Ann’s main lobby, attendees were cheered on by family members, residents, and staff. Each prom... read more →

On May 30th, Peace Care St. Joseph’s welcomed very special guests to visit our residents.  Alexander and Michelangelo, two miniature therapy horses, and middle school students from Joseph H. Berninger School - PS 17 stopped by to greet our residents.   Equine therapy is an experiential therapy between the interaction... read more →

On May 17, 2019, Peace Care joined together with 81 fellow nonprofit organizations throughout Hudson County for the inaugural #HudsonGives, which collectively raised more than $127,00 during the 24-hour, online giving campaign.  Peace Care raised $2,565 for our two campuses: St. Ann’s and St. Joseph’s, including $1,250 in prize money.... read more →

Peace Care St. Ann’s Administrator Janet Merly-Liranzo was honored with the prestigious Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award.  Given by the American College of Healthcare Administrators, this is a distinction of significance as only seven percent of facilities nationwide qualify.  “This award, to me, represents that hard work really pays off.... read more →

Bishop Dominic Marconi commemorated St. Joseph’s Day with our residents, families, and friends by celebrating Mass in the Peace Care St. Joseph Chapel. Peace Care St. Joseph’s holds a special place in Bishop Marconi’s heart as he served as our Chaplain during the early years of his priesthood and has... read more →

On March 8th, Michele J. Mount was appointed Peace Care’s new Director of Development and Community Relations. Michele’s goal is to implement a development strategy and direct developmental activities to support the residents, clients, and patients of Peace Care St. Ann’s and Peace Care St. Joseph’s.  Prior to joining Peace... read more →

On Wednesday, February 6, Peace Care unveiled our new mission statement during a moving ceremony at St. Joseph’s School for the Blind. “Together in Mission” celebrated Peace Care St. Ann’s and Peace Care St. Joseph’s legacies of more than 200 years’ combined experience providing excellent short-term physical rehabilitation and long-term... read more →

Peace Care St. Joseph’s thanks local patrons who donate their spare change in support of our residents. To date, we have collected $1,274.21! Thanks to Bill Tarrant, a longtime friend of St. Joseph’s, who helped establish these connections many years ago and collects the donations. These funds enable us to... read more →

The Health Care Association of New Jersey (HCANJ) presented Monsignor James Finnerty with the ‘Resident Better Life Award’ at the 70th Annual HCANJ Convention and Expo at Harrah’s Resort in Atlantic City. Fr. Finnerty was nominated based on his outstanding contributions toward enhancing the lives of our fellow residents. With a... read more →

Peace Care St. Ann’s held its annual health fair on June 29, 2018.  More than 15 vendors participated in the fair, providing important educational information, health screenings and demonstrations.  Each year the fair attracts our staff, community members and residents to spend time learning more about their health, local health... read more →