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HomeNew JerseyOptima Care Castle Hill

Optima Care Castle Hill

615 23rd St, Union City, NJ 070872013480818
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
215
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 215 certified beds with an average of 136.8 residents per day (64% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 17 deficiencies (inspected Mar 10, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.69 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 38.3%

• Part of the Optima Care chain (8 facilities)

Optima Care Castle Hill is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Union City, New Jersey with 215 certified beds. It has been operating since 1995. The facility scored below average compared to New Jersey facilities.

Beds
215
Avg Residents/Day
136.8
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1995
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Hudson
Last Inspection
Mar 10, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17
Weighted Score
109.0
Infection Citations
1

Deficiency Citations (31)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0640Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Mar 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Aug 30, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0661Potential for Harm

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0757Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0801Potential for Harm

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0836Minimal Harm

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jan 13, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 1 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.42 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.35 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.92 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.69 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.40 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.3%
RN Turnover
39.4%
Administrators Left
3

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (3)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MENDEL, ERIC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Jul 26, 2022
DOMINGO, MARGOTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 26, 2022
MENDEL, ERICOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 26, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Optima Care Castle Hill?▾
Optima Care Castle Hill has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Optima Care Castle Hill had any health inspection violations?▾
Optima Care Castle Hill had 17 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 10, 2025). The facility has no fines on record. It also has 1 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Optima Care Castle Hill?▾
Optima Care Castle Hill provides 3.69 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.92 RN hours, 0.35 LPN hours, and 2.42 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.3%.
How many beds does Optima Care Castle Hill have?▾
Optima Care Castle Hill has 215 certified beds with an average of 136.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 64% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Optima Care chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Optima Care Castle Hill?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Union City, New Jersey with an average rating of 2.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Union City nursing homes page.

Part of Optima Care

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