OPTIMA CARE FOUNTAINS — Nursing Home in SECAUCUS, NJ
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 334 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 287.3 |
| CMS Certification Number | 315476 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.60 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.53 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
OPTIMA CARE FOUNTAINS had 12 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (February 19, 2026).
Inspection Findings — February 19, 2026
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Level D)Corrected — April 10, 2026
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Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. (Level D)Corrected — April 10, 2026
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Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (Level D)Corrected — April 10, 2026
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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. (Level D)Corrected — April 10, 2026
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Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. (Level D)Corrected — April 10, 2026
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Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. (Level D)Corrected — April 10, 2026
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — April 10, 2026
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — April 10, 2026
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level D)Corrected — April 10, 2026
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — April 10, 2026
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Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (Level D)Corrected — April 10, 2026
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Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. (Level D)Corrected — April 10, 2026
Optima Care Fountains is a 334-bed nursing home in Secaucus, New Jersey. It holds a 1-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident day, below the New Jersey average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in February 2026, cited 12 deficiencies, none of them severe.
A notable point is that while the survey cited multiple deficiencies, none were classified as severe. You should ask how the facility’s staffing level, which is below the state average, affects day-to-day care and their ability to fully correct the cited care-plan, privacy, and resident-rights issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OPTIMA CARE FOUNTAINS Medicare and Medicaid certified?
OPTIMA CARE FOUNTAINS is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is OPTIMA CARE FOUNTAINS's CMS star rating?
OPTIMA CARE FOUNTAINS has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at OPTIMA CARE FOUNTAINS?
OPTIMA CARE FOUNTAINS reports 3.59932 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has OPTIMA CARE FOUNTAINS had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, OPTIMA CARE FOUNTAINS had 12 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does OPTIMA CARE FOUNTAINS have?
OPTIMA CARE FOUNTAINS has 334 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL — 3/5 — 1.6 mi
- MANHATTANVIEW CTR FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCAR — 3/5 — 1.8 mi
- HARBOUR VIEW SENIOR LIVING CORP — 2/5 — 2.1 mi
- OPTIMA CARE HARBORVIEW — 5/5 — 2.9 mi
- HOBOKEN UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER TCU — 5/5 — 3.1 mi
- COMPLETE CARE AT HARBORAGE LLC — 5/5 — 3.4 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.