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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 →

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 →