Starfile / New Jersey

OPTIMA CARE FOUNTAINS

505 COUNTY AVENUE, SECAUCUS, NJ 07094 · CCN 315476

Inspection history vs New Jersey & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$60,823

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

2

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

OPTIMA CARE

Facilities in chain

8

Chain avg overall

3.00 / 5

Inspection citations (33)1 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm

1. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-07-22 · Health · corrected 2025-09-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-07-22 · Health · corrected 2025-09-09

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-03-07

   Immediate jeopardy

4. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-03-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-03-07

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0584Honor 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.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0585Honor 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.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. EF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. EF0625Notify 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.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. GF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05

    Actual harm

16. DF0761Ensure 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.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. FF0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. FF0848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. EF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. EF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-10-17 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. BF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-10-17 · Health · corrected 2023-11-13

    Potential for minimal harm

25. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-05-23 · Health · corrected 2023-06-20

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-12-02 · Health · corrected 2023-02-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2022-12-02 · Health · corrected 2023-02-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-12-02 · Health · corrected 2023-02-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. EF0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.2022-12-02 · Health · corrected 2023-02-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2022-12-02 · Health · corrected 2023-02-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0761Ensure 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.2022-12-02 · Health · corrected 2023-02-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-12-02 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2019-12-09 · Health · corrected 2020-01-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

Other facilities in SECAUCUS

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.