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HomeNew JerseyOptima Care Fountains

Optima Care Fountains

595 County Avenue, Secaucus, NJ 070942018638866WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(140 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
334
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $51,483

How Optima Care Fountains Compares in New Jersey

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
NJ average
3.3/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
NJ average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
5/5
NJ average
3.0/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.85 hrs/day
NJ average
3.85 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.54 hrs/day
NJ average
0.68 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
28.7%
NJ average
39.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the New Jersey average of 3.3/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the New Jersey average of 2.8/5.
Reported RN time is 0.54 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.68.
Staff turnover is 28.7%, lower than the New Jersey average of 39.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
22
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 17, 2024
Most recent cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 19, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 8 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$12,419/mo
New Jersey median
Private Room
$13,718/mo
New Jersey median
Hudson County 65+
86,664
12.2% of county
County Population
712,029
Hudson County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Optima Care Fountains is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Secaucus, New Jersey with 334 certified beds. It has been operating since 2002. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
334
Avg Residents/Day
283.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 2, 2002
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Hudson
Last Inspection
Feb 19, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
110.8
Infection Citations
3

Deficiency Citations (43)

F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0569Potential for Harm

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0640Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0924Potential for Harm

Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

Survey: Feb 19, 2026Corrected: 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: Jul 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jul 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Actual Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0847Potential for Harm

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0848Potential for Harm

Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 13 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$51,483
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineJan 30, 2025
$17,345
FineOct 17, 2024
$34,138

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

Nurse Aide2.74 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.54 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.85 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.60 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
28.7%
RN Turnover
17.2%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
OPTIMA CARE RIVERVIEW INVESTMENT, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Aug 1, 2021
MENDEL, ERIC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Aug 1, 2021
MENDEL, ERICOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2021
RINN, SETHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 30, 2024
EMM HEALTHCARE GROUP LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2021
EMPRO STAFFING LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2021
SHIFTSTER LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 1, 2021
GOLDSTEIN, MARCADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2021
MENDEL, ERICADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 1, 2021
RINN, SETHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 30, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Optima Care Fountains and nearby alternatives.

All New Jersey facilities
Optima Care Fountains
Secaucus, NJCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $51,483
Optima Care Castle Hill
Union City, NJ1.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,281
Manhattanview Ctr for Rehabilitation and Healthcar
Union City, NJ1.8 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Harbour View Senior Living Corp
North Bergen, NJ2.1 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $28,674
Optima Care Harborview
Jersey City, NJ3.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $13,674
Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu
Hoboken, NJ3.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Complete Care at Harborage LLC
North Bergen, NJ3.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $27,378
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Optima Care Fountains
Secaucus, NJ · Current facility
—1/51/55/5$51,483
Optima Care Castle Hill
Union City, NJ
1.6 mi2/51/54/5$8,281
Manhattanview Ctr for Rehabilitation and Healthcar
Union City, NJ
1.8 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
Harbour View Senior Living Corp
North Bergen, NJ
2.1 mi1/52/51/5$28,674
Optima Care Harborview
Jersey City, NJ
3.0 mi3/52/52/5$13,674
Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu
Hoboken, NJ
3.2 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Complete Care at Harborage LLC
North Bergen, NJ
3.3 mi3/52/53/5$27,378

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Optima Care Fountains?▾
Optima Care Fountains has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Optima Care Fountains cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New Jersey is $12,419/month for a semi-private room and $13,718/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Optima Care Fountains participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Optima Care Fountains had any health inspection violations?▾
Optima Care Fountains had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Feb 19, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $51,483. It also has 3 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Optima Care Fountains?▾
Optima Care Fountains provides 3.85 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours, 0.57 LPN hours, and 2.74 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 28.7%.
How many beds does Optima Care Fountains have?▾
Optima Care Fountains has 334 certified beds with an average of 283.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 85% 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 Fountains?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New Jersey. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Optima Care Fountains?▾
On Google Maps, Optima Care Fountains has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 140 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Optima Care

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