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Optima Care Fountains
595 County Avenue, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Optima Care Fountains is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Secaucus, New Jersey, certified for 334 beds and caring for about 283 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 5 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 43 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (12, 23, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 12.9 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $51K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 28.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Hudson Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 43 | 26 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 12.9 | 17.8 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 28.7% | 40.2% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $51,483 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (15 in the county, 348 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Jersey average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 19 Feb 2026, 17 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×26 E ×10 F ×4 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0569 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0924 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Sep 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0847 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0848 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. | F | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0585 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0625 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Dec 2024 |
| 17 Oct 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | Complaint investigation | 13 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2023 |
| 2 Dec 2022 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Feb 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2025 | Fine | $17,345 | |
| 17 Oct 2024 | Fine | $34,138 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 28.7%, RNs 17.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.2% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 5.3% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.5% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.5% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Optima Care Secaucus, Llc. Chain: Optima Care (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Optima Care Riverview Investment, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/01/2021 |
| Emm Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| Empro Staffing LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| Shiftster LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Hudson County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayonne University Hospital | Bayonne | 17 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 17.6 | — | 9 Sep 2025 |
| Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu | Hoboken | 15 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 26.7 | — | 18 Jun 2024 |
| Hudsonview Health Care Center | North Bergen | 273 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 7.3 | — | 14 Jan 2026 |
| Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Jersey City | 183 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 6.6 | — | 4 Apr 2025 |
| Alaris Health At Hamilton Park | Jersey City | 260 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 6.9 | — | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Alaris Health At Kearny | Kearny | 120 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 21.7 | — | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Manhattanview Ctr For Rehabilitation and Healthcar | Union City | 127 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 15.0 | — | 17 May 2024 |
| Peace Care St Joseph'S | Jersey City | 139 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 26 | 18.7 | $170K | 15 Apr 2026 |
All 15 facilities in Hudson County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Optima Care Fountains been cited for?
43 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Optima Care Fountains been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $51K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Optima Care Fountains compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Optima Care Fountains?
It is part of the Optima Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Optima Care Riverview Investment, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Optima Care Fountains last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.