Optima Care Fountains
Nursing Home · Secaucus, NJ
CMS certification number315476
Contact & location
595 County AvenueSecaucus, NJ 07094
Hudson County
- Phone
- (201) 863-8866
- ZIP code
- 07094 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 334
- Residents per day
- 283.4 (85% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- Optima Care Secaucus, LLC
- Chain
- Optima Care (8 facilities, avg 3.0★)
- Medicare certified since
- July 2, 2002
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.85 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.54 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.57 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.74 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.60 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 28.7 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 17.2 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- February 19, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 12.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Infection control citations
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 43 health · 1 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. F0569 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. F0924 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2025-07-22 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-09 |
| 2025-07-22 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-09 |
| 2025-01-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2025-01-30 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. F0847 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. F0848 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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. F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. F0865 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. F0867 · Administration Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2023-10-17 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-11-13 |
| 2022-12-02 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-07 |
| 2022-12-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-24 |
| 2022-12-02 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-07 |
| 2022-12-02 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-07 |
| 2022-12-02 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-07 |
| 2022-12-02 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-07 |
| 2022-12-02 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-07 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $51,483 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-30 | Fine | $17,345 |
| 2024-10-17 | Fine | $34,138 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Optima Care Riverview Investment, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Mendel, Eric (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Emm Healthcare Group LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Empro Staffing LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Goldstein, Marc (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mendel, Eric (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rinn, Seth (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Shiftster LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mendel, Eric (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rinn, Seth (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Optima Care Fountains?
Optima Care Fountains has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in New Jersey.
How many beds does Optima Care Fountains have?
It has 334 certified beds and cares for about 283 residents per day.
Has Optima Care Fountains been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $51,483 in the last three years.
Who owns Optima Care Fountains?
It is part of Optima Care and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Optima Care Fountains?
(201) 863-8866. The facility is located at 595 County Avenue, Secaucus, NJ 07094.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.