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HomeNew JerseyOptima Care Harborview

Optima Care Harborview

178-198 Ogden Ave, Jersey City, NJ 073072019631800WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.3on Google(144 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
180
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $13,674

How Optima Care Harborview 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
3/5
NJ average
3.3/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
NJ average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
NJ average
3.0/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.04 hrs/day
NJ average
3.85 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.78 hrs/day
NJ average
0.68 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
100.0%
NJ average
39.7%
Higher than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the New Jersey average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.04 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.85.
Reported RN time is 0.78 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.68.
Staff turnover is 100.0%, higher 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
4
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 19, 2024
Most recent cycle
17
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 15, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 13 more 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 Harborview is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Jersey City, New Jersey with 180 certified beds. It has been operating since 1992. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
180
Avg Residents/Day
149.3
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1992
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Hudson
Last Inspection
Jan 15, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17
Weighted Score
76.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (32)

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: May 28, 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: May 28, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0838Potential for Harm

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: 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: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0944Potential for Harm

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0803Potential for Harm

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Survey: Jan 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0836Potential for 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 15, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Nov 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Sep 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 19, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0711Potential for Harm

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Survey: Sep 19, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Sep 19, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Sep 19, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0640Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 19, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Sep 19, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Sep 19, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 19, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0698Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 19, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 2 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$13,674
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJan 22, 2024
$13,674

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

Nurse Aide1.82 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.44 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.78 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.04 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.81 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.14 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
100.0%
RN Turnover
100.0%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MENDEL, ERIC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Dec 30, 2021
CELECKI, PATOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 30, 2021
MENDEL, ERICOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 30, 2021
EMM HEALTHCARE GROUP LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 30, 2021
SHIFTSTER LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 30, 2021
CELECKI, PATADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 30, 2021
MENDEL, ERICADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 30, 2021
PATEL, JAYESHKUMARADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 30, 2021

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

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

All New Jersey facilities
Optima Care Harborview
Jersey City, NJCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $13,674
Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu
Hoboken, NJ3,168 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Alaris Health at Hamilton Park
Jersey City, NJ4,224 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Peace Care St Joseph's
Jersey City, NJ4,752 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $192,635
Optima Care Castle Hill
Union City, NJ2.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $8,281
Manhattanview Ctr for Rehabilitation and Healthcar
Union City, NJ2.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Optima Care Fountains
Secaucus, NJ3.0 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $51,483
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Optima Care Harborview
Jersey City, NJ · Current facility
—3/52/52/5$13,674
Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu
Hoboken, NJ
3,168 ft5/54/55/5None recorded
Alaris Health at Hamilton Park
Jersey City, NJ
4,224 ft4/54/53/5None recorded
Peace Care St Joseph's
Jersey City, NJ
4,752 ft4/53/54/5$192,635
Optima Care Castle Hill
Union City, NJ
2.0 mi2/51/54/5$8,281
Manhattanview Ctr for Rehabilitation and Healthcar
Union City, NJ
2.3 mi4/54/52/5None recorded
Optima Care Fountains
Secaucus, NJ
3.0 mi1/51/55/5$51,483

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 Harborview?▾
Optima Care Harborview has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does Optima Care Harborview 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 Harborview participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Optima Care Harborview had any health inspection violations?▾
Optima Care Harborview had 17 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 15, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $13,674.
What are the staffing levels at Optima Care Harborview?▾
Optima Care Harborview provides 3.04 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours, 0.44 LPN hours, and 1.82 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 100.0%.
How many beds does Optima Care Harborview have?▾
Optima Care Harborview has 180 certified beds with an average of 149.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 83% 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 Harborview?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New Jersey, including 2 in Jersey City. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Optima Care Harborview?▾
On Google Maps, Optima Care Harborview has a rating of 4.3 out of 5 based on 144 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Optima Care

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