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Optima Care Harborview

178-198 Ogden Ave · Jersey City, NJ 07307 · 180 certified beds

(201) 963-1800

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About Optima Care Harborview

Optima Care Harborview is a nursing home in Jersey City, New Jersey. Its capacity is 180 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 32 citations, the most recent on May 28, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.25 hours per resident per day. It is one of 5 nursing homes listed in Jersey City. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

3.0

Staffing

2.0

Quality measures

5.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (32)

Records from September 2022 to May 2026.

  • May 28, 2026

    Tag F0655

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

  • May 28, 2026

    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.

  • January 15, 2026

    Tag F0921

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 4, 2026.

  • January 15, 2026

    Tag F0693

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 16, 2026.

  • January 15, 2026

    Tag F0760

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 16, 2026.

  • January 15, 2026

    Tag F0803

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 16, 2026.

  • January 15, 2026

    Tag F0761

    Ensure 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 February 16, 2026.

  • January 15, 2026

    Tag F0732

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 16, 2026.

  • January 15, 2026

    Tag F0686

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 16, 2026.

  • January 15, 2026

    Tag F0838

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 16, 2026.

  • January 15, 2026

    Tag F0944

    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 4, 2026.

  • January 15, 2026

    Tag F0698

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 16, 2026.

  • January 15, 2026

    Tag F0658

    Ensure 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 16, 2026.

  • January 15, 2026

    Tag F0836

    Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 16, 2026.

  • January 15, 2026

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 4, 2026.

  • January 15, 2026

    Tag F0695

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 16, 2026.

  • November 5, 2025

    Tag F0558

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 24, 2025.

  • September 19, 2024

    Tag F0610

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 8, 2024.

  • September 19, 2024

    Tag F0806

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 8, 2024.

  • September 19, 2024

    Tag F0580

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 8, 2024.

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

Penalties (1)

Total fines: $13,674

  • January 22, 2024 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,674 against this nursing home on January 22, 2024.

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Staffing

3.25 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 3.38 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.

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

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Jersey City.

Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

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