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Optima Care Fountains

595 County Avenue · Secaucus, NJ 07094 · 334 certified beds

(201) 863-8866

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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

1.0

Staffing

5.0

Quality measures

1.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (43)

Records from December 2022 to February 2026.

  • February 19, 2026

    Tag F0584

    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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 10, 2026.

  • February 19, 2026

    Tag F0607

    Develop 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 F0641

    Ensure 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 F0924

    Put 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 F0812

    Procure 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 F0755

    Provide 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 F0558

    Reasonably 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 F0583

    Keep 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 F0677

    Provide 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 F0640

    Encode 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 F0919

    Make 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 F0569

    Notify 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 F0656

    Develop 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 F0842

    Safeguard 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 F0842

    Safeguard 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 F0689

    Ensure 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 F0755

    Provide 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 F0847

    Inform 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 F0550

    Honor 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 F0812

    Procure 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.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in New Jersey.

Nursing Homes

New Jersey median$12,775/mo

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