Your report for Optima Care Fountains
Overall Score
CMS Five-Star Quality Rating- Much below average
- Below average
- Average
- Above average
- Much above average
Where it ranks
- New JerseyLowest tier among peers344 rated homes · average 3.3★
- Hudson CountyLowest tier among peers14 rated homes · average 3.3★
- United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★
How the rating is built
- Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs NJ avg
- StaffingCan add or remove a star4★+1.0 vs NJ avg
- Quality measuresCan add or remove a star1★−3.4 vs NJ avg
CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.
Ratings & measures
Tap a row to see what it meansHealth inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersNJ avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.
It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.
Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover4★Above 67% of peersNJ avg3.0★U.S. avg2.9★
Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.
More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.
Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments1★Lowest tier among peersNJ avg4.4★U.S. avg3.6★
Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.
It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.
Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.82hrsAbove 62% of peersNJ avg3.86Benchmark4.10
All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.
Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.
RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.50hrsAbove only 35% of peersNJ avg0.69Benchmark0.75
Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.
RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better41%Above only 48% of peersNJ avg41%RN turnover44%
The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.
High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.
Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$60,823Above only 16% of peersNJ avg$35,495Fines · denials2 · 0
Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.
Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.
Inspection history
Last three inspection cyclesCitations by monthDec 2019 – Jul 2025
- No actual harm (D–F)
- Actual harm (G–I)
- Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
- $Fine or payment denial
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Jul 22, 2025Cycle 1worst D · no actual harm
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2025
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Sep 9, 2025
Jan 30, 2025Cycle 2worst J · immediate jeopardy$26,685
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected Mar 7, 2025
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Mar 7, 2025
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 7, 2025
Oct 17, 2024Cycle 1worst G · actual harm$34,138
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Dec 5, 2024
- F847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Dec 5, 2024
- F848Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Dec 5, 2024
- F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Dec 5, 2024
- F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Dec 5, 2024
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Dec 5, 2024
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Dec 5, 2024
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Dec 5, 2024
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Dec 5, 2024
- F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Dec 5, 2024
- F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Dec 5, 2024
- F584Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 5, 2024
- F585Honor 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Dec 5, 2024
- Notify the resident or the residentâs representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residentâs bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Dec 5, 2024
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 5, 2024
- F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Dec 5, 2024
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 5, 2024
- F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Dec 5, 2024
Oct 17, 2023Cycle 3worst B · minimal potential harm
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningB · patternCorrected Nov 13, 2023
May 23, 2023Cycle 3worst E · no actual harm
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jun 20, 2023
Dec 2, 2022Cycle 2worst E · no actual harm
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 7, 2023
- F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Feb 7, 2023
- F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Feb 7, 2023
- F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Feb 7, 2023
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Feb 24, 2023
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Feb 7, 2023
- F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Feb 7, 2023
Dec 9, 2019Cycle 3worst D · no actual harm
- F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Jan 17, 2020
Staffing
From quarterly payroll reportsHours per resident per day
- All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.82hrs
- Registered nursesRN hours only0.50hrs
- Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.57hrs
- Nurse aidesCNA hours2.74hrs
- Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.49hrs
- New Jersey average
- Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)
Turnover & capacity
- Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better41%Above only 48% of peersNJ avg 41%
- RN turnoverRegistered nurses only44%Not ranked by CMS
- Administrators who leftIn the past year1Leadership changed
- Occupancy334 certified beds · ~281 residents a day84%Above only 44% of peersNJ avg 82%
Fines & penalties
Roughly the past three yearsEnforcement summary
- $60,823In fines
- 2Fines
- 0Payment denials
- $35,495NJ avg in fines
Actions on record
- Jan 30, 2025Civil money penalty$26,685
- Oct 17, 2024Civil money penalty$34,138
Ownership
As filed with CMSStructure
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Optima Care8 facilities in the chain3.0★ chain average
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Location type
- Urban
- Ownership change
- None in the last 12 months
People and entities on file
- Optima Care Riverview Investment, LLC
- Eric Mendel
- Eric Mendel
- Seth Rinn
Person Organization
Sources & notes
Public data, updated quarterlyData sources
- CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
- CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
- CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.
Notes
- CMS Certification Number 315476 · 505 COUNTY AVENUE, SECAUCUS, NJ, 07094.
- Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in New Jersey and Hudson County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
- This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.









