Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Optima Care Fountains
595 County Avenue · Secaucus, NJ 07094 · 334 certified beds
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About Optima Care Fountains
Optima Care Fountains is a nursing home in Secaucus, New Jersey. Its capacity is 334 beds, above the Hudson County median of 139 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Optima Care. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 43 citations, the most recent on February 19, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.49 hours per resident per day. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
5.0Quality measures
1.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (43)
Records from December 2022 to February 2026.
February 19, 2026
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.
February 19, 2026
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.
February 19, 2026
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.
February 19, 2026
Tag F0924Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.
February 19, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.
February 19, 2026
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.
February 19, 2026
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.
February 19, 2026
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.
February 19, 2026
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.
February 19, 2026
Tag F0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.
February 19, 2026
Tag F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.
February 19, 2026
Tag F0569Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.
July 22, 2025
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 9, 2025.
July 22, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 9, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 7, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected March 7, 2025.
January 30, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 7, 2025.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $51,483
January 30, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $17,345 against this nursing home on January 30, 2025.
October 17, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $34,138 against this nursing home on October 17, 2024.
Staffing
3.49 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.90 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Optima Care, a chain of 8 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.9 overall, 2.1 for health inspections, 3.5 for staffing, 4.1 for quality measures.
- Parent company: Optima Care Riverview Investment, LLC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
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