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Optima Care Fountains

595 COUNTY AVENUE, SECAUCUS, NJ, 07094

(201) 863-8866

www.optimacarefountains.com

334 licensed beds

CMS rates Optima Care Fountains 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 44 citations across 13 inspections in the last three years, with $51,483 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections5/5 staffing1/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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595 County Avenue

Secaucus, NJ 07094

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Bed capacity

334

CMS facility ID

315476

Care type

Nursing home

County

Hudson

Facility name

Optima Care Fountains

Street address

595 COUNTY AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Secaucus, NJ 07094

Phone

(201) 863-8866

Website

www.optimacarefountains.com

About this facility — Optima Care Fountains

Optima Care Fountains is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Secaucus, New Jersey. It is licensed for 334 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in New Jersey (130 beds).

It is one of 1 senior care facility in Secaucus and 348 skilled nursing facilities across New Jersey. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Optima Care Fountains 44 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $51,483 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Optima Care

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Mendel, Eric

Indirect owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 100% stake — since 2021

Optima Care Riverview Investment, Llc

Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2021

Emm Healthcare Group Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Empro Staffing Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Goldstein, Marc

Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Rinn, Seth

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Shiftster Llc

Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

1 naming this facility · 4 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

2002-07-02

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

12 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$51,483 total

Last standard inspection

2026-02-19

Nurse staffing

3.5 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$323 per day (≈ $9,820/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

87% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 6% private/other

Occupancy

80% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

23% below the NJ median of $422/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

334

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-02-19Health inspection12 citations

F-0558

D · No harm found

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2026-04-10

F-0569

D · No harm found

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

Corrected 2026-04-10

F-0583

D · No harm found

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2026-04-10

F-0584

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2026-04-10

F-0607

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2026-04-10

F-0640

D · No harm found

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2026-04-10

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2026-04-10

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2026-04-10

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2026-04-10

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2026-04-10

F-0919

D · No harm found

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2026-04-10

F-0924

D · No harm found

Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

Corrected 2026-04-10

2025-07-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0656

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-09-09

F-0842

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-09-09

5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (30 citations)

2025-01-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggeredInfection control3 citations

F-0689

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-03-07

F-0755

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-03-07

F-0842

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-03-07

2024-10-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered18 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-12-05

F-0583

D · No harm found

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-12-05

F-0584

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2024-12-05

F-0585

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Honor 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.

Corrected 2024-12-05

F-0600

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2024-12-05

F-0609

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-12-05

F-0610

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-12-05

F-0625

E · No harm found

Notify 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.

Corrected 2024-12-05

F-0686

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-12-05

F-0697

G · Actual harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-12-05

F-0761

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2024-12-05

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2024-12-05

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-12-05

F-0847

F · No harm found

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Corrected 2024-12-05

F-0848

F · No harm found

Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

Corrected 2024-12-05

F-0865

E · No harm found

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Corrected 2024-12-05

F-0867

E · No harm found

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2024-12-05

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-12-05

2023-10-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0842

B · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-11-13

2022-12-02Health inspection7 citations

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-02-07

F-0692

D · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-02-07

F-0695

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-02-07

F-0711

E · No harm found

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected 2023-02-07

F-0730

D · No harm found

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2023-02-07

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2023-02-07

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-02-24

2022-12-02Fire-safety inspection1 citation

E-0015

E · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2023-01-27

Federal penalties

2025-01-30Fine$17,345

2024-10-17Fine$34,138

Total fines$51,483

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 315476.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in New Jersey.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 64% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 38

Federal fines, 3 years

$51,483

More than 81% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.5

Higher than 35% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.7

Nursing staff turnover, annual

35%

Higher than 35% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 38%

Resident outcomes

On 20 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the New Jersey average on 8 and worse on 9. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	10.5%	8.3%	13.5%	Worse than state
Lose too much weight	6.1%	4.7%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.3%	0.5%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	1.9%	0.7%	1.5%	Worse than state
Have depressive symptoms	4.1%	12.5%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.7%	2.3%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	88.3%	93.0%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	6.4%	7.3%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	21.5%	18.8%	19.5%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	96.5%	96.8%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	8.8%	5.3%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	6.7%	15.2%	18.3%	Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.25	1.96	1.81	Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.85	1.05	1.69	Better than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	55.6%	79.0%	82.3%	Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	7.5%	1.1%	1.5%	Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	45.9%	79.5%	80.1%	Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	25.9%	24.1%	23.4%	Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	5.4%	8.1%	11.8%	Better than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0842 3 inspections. Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F-0583 2 inspections. Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F-0584 2 inspections. 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.
F-0755 2 inspections. Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F-0812 2 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F-0761 2 inspections. 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.

Verify & compare

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Who to contact in New Jersey

Licensing: New Jersey Department of Health, Division of Health Facility Survey and Field Operations
File a complaint: 800-792-9770 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 877-582-6995. A free advocate for residents and families.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Hudson Regional Hospital, about 1.0 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Palisades Medical Center, about 3.3 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Mount Sinai West, about 3.8 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Optima Care Castle Hill, Union City, about 1.6 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Manhattanview Ctr for Rehabilitation and Healthcar, Union City, about 1.8 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Harbour View Senior Living, North Bergen, about 2.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Optima Care Harborview, Jersey City, about 3.0 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu, Hoboken, about 3.2 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.

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