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.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
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 December 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
October 17, 2024
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected December 5, 2024.
October 17, 2023
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected November 13, 2023.
December 2, 2022
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2023.
December 2, 2022
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2023.
December 2, 2022
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 24, 2023.
December 2, 2022
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 7, 2023.
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
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in New Jersey.
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