OPTIMA CARE HARBORVIEW
178-198 OGDEN AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07307 · CCN 315310
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 180
- Avg residents/day
- 133.2
- Phone
- 2019631800
Inspection history vs New Jersey & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | New Jersey avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-09-19 | 6 | 8.6 | 9.5 | -2.6 better |
| 2 | 2022-09-19 | 11 | 8.0 | 9.8 | +3.0 worse |
| 3 | 2020-09-29 | 1 | 4.9 | 9.3 | -3.9 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Administration | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 2.76 | 59.5% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.72 | 75.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 2.85 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $13,674
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- OPTIMA CARE
- Facilities in chain
- 8
- Chain avg overall
- 3.00 / 5
Inspection citations (18)
- DF0836Ensure 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.2026-01-15 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-11-05 · Health · corrected 2025-11-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2024-09-19 · Health · corrected 2024-11-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-09-19 · Health · corrected 2024-11-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-09-19 · Health · corrected 2024-11-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2024-09-19 · Health · corrected 2024-11-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2022-09-19 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2022-09-19 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2022-09-19 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-09-19 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2022-09-19 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-09-19 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-09-19 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2022-09-19 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.2022-09-19 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2022-09-19 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2022-09-19 · Health · corrected 2022-10-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2020-09-29 · Health · corrected 2020-10-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MENDEL, ERIC | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2021-12-30 |
| CELECKI, PAT | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-12-30 |
| MENDEL, ERIC | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-12-30 |
Other facilities in JERSEY CITY
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| ACCLAIM REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER | ★★★★☆ | 183 |
| ALARIS HEALTH AT HAMILTON PARK | ★★★★☆ | 260 |
| PEACE CARE ST ANN'S | ★★★★☆ | 120 |
| PEACE CARE ST JOSEPH'S | ★★★☆☆ | 139 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.