Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Optima Care Fountains
595 County Avenue · Secaucus, NJ 07094 · 334 certified beds
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Public record
CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
Staffing rating
5.0Quality-measure rating
1.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
36
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Inspection history (43)
February 19, 2026 · D
Citation F0607Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-19 under CMS tag F0607 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-19 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-19 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0569Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-19 under CMS tag F0569 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0919Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-19 under CMS tag F0919 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0924Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-19 under CMS tag F0924 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0641Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-19 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0558Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-19 under CMS tag F0558 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0583Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-19 under CMS tag F0583 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0584Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-19 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-19 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0640Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-02-19 under CMS tag F0640 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-04-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-22 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-22 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0842Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-30 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-01-30.GOVJanuary 30, 2025 · D
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-30 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-01-30 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-03-07. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0609Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-17 under CMS tag F0609 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
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Citation F0848Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-17 under CMS tag F0848 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-17.GOVOctober 17, 2024 · D
Citation F0583Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-17 under CMS tag F0583 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-17.GOV
Penalties
Total fines on file: $51,483
Staffing
Latest: 3.90 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)
Staffing trend (2 periods)
- 2025Q43.90 hrs/resident/day
- 2026-06-013.90 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
CMS Care Compare chain: Optima Care
Chain ID 386 · 8 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 2.9
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.3
- Chain average staffing rating: 3.4
- Chain average quality measure rating: 3.9
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Optima Care Riverview Investment, LLC
parent · PAC 7911394895
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Typical cost
Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024
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