nursing home in Secaucus, NJ
Optima Care Fountains
595 County Avenue, Secaucus, NJ 07094 · (201) 863-8866
★★★★★1
Much below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★1
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★1
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Optima Care Fountains at a glance
Optima Care Fountains is a 334-bed for-profit nursing home in Secaucus, New Jersey (Hudson County).
CMS gives it 1 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the New Jersey average of 3.3.
Residents receive about 3.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.8 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 19, 2026) found 12 health citations. The New Jersey average is 8.5.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $51,483.
Nursing staff turnover is 28.7% per year (state average 39.7%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 334
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Optima Care
- Medicare-certified since
- July 2, 2002
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Hudson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 315476
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.85 hrs | 3.85 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.54 hrs | 0.68 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.74 hrs | 2.23 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.60 hrs | 3.50 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 28.7% | 39.7% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 17.2% | 37.7% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 12 | 9 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 106.8 | 72.3 | 80.6 | Worse |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $51,483 | $34,926 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 334 | 147 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 283 | 122 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 84.9% | 84% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1.5% | 2.3% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 9.5% | 5.4% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 10.2% | 8.7% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 6.5% | 8.2% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6% | 4.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 4.2% | 12.1% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 22.4% | 18.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 6.7% | 15.6% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93.7% | 97.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 88.5% | 93% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New Jersey avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 5.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 35.4% | 80.1% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 54.5% | 79% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 43 health deficiencies and 1 fire safety deficiency in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 10, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Standard | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0924 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 10, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Standard | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0919 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 10, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 10, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 10, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 10, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 10, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0607 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 10, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 10, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 10, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Standard | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 10, 2026 |
| February 19, 2026 Standard | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0569 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 10, 2026 |
| July 22, 2025 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| July 22, 2025 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 9, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Complaint · Infection control | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Corrected March 7, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Complaint · Infection control | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 7, 2025 |
| January 30, 2025 Complaint · Infection control | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 7, 2025 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0847 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0848 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Complaint | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0865 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0867 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Complaint | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Complaint | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Complaint | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Complaint | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| October 17, 2024 Standard | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 5, 2024 |
| October 17, 2023 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected November 13, 2023 |
| December 2, 2022 Fire safety | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0015 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 27, 2023 |
| December 2, 2022 Standard | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0711 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 7, 2023 |
| December 2, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 24, 2023 |
| December 2, 2022 Standard | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 7, 2023 |
| December 2, 2022 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 7, 2023 |
| December 2, 2022 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 7, 2023 |
| December 2, 2022 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 7, 2023 |
| December 2, 2022 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 7, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $51,483 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| October 17, 2024 | Fine | $34,138 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPTIMA CARE RIVERVIEW INVESTMENT, LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/01/2021 |
| MENDEL, ERIC Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 08/01/2021 |
| EMM HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| EMPRO STAFFING LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| GOLDSTEIN, MARC Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| MENDEL, ERIC Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| RINN, SETH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2024 |
| SHIFTSTER LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| MENDEL, ERIC Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/2021 |
| RINN, SETH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/30/2024 |
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- Abuse citation
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Frequently asked questions
What is Optima Care Fountains's rating?
Optima Care Fountains has 1 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for New Jersey nursing homes is 3.3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Optima Care Fountains receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 12 citations, compared with a New Jersey average of 8.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Optima Care Fountains accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Optima Care Fountains?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Optima Care. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Optima Care Fountains and how do I contact it?
Optima Care Fountains is at 595 County Avenue, Secaucus, NJ 07094. Phone: (201) 863-8866.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.