Nursing homes › New Jersey › Optima Care Fountains
595 County Avenue, Secaucus, NJ 07094 · 2018638866 · 334 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Optima Care, a group operating 8 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.9/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $197,481 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.85 (New Jersey median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.54. Weekend total: 3.60. Nursing staff turnover: 29%.
All-time on record: 43 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2026-02-19 | Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways. | D | Health | corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2025-07-22 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-09 |
| 2025-07-22 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-09 |
| 2025-01-30 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2025-01-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2025-01-30 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-07 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Health | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | F | Health | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. | F | Health | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Health | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-10-17 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2023-10-17 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | B | complaint | corrected 2023-11-13 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-30 | Fine | $17,345 |
| 2024-10-17 | Fine | $34,138 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPTIMA CARE RIVERVIEW INVESTMENT, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 08/01/2021 |
| MENDEL, ERIC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | 100% | since 08/01/2021 |
| MENDEL, ERIC | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2021 |
| RINN, SETH | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/30/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 315476. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.