Nursing home report
SECAUCUS, NJ · Medicare-certified · 334 beds
OPTIMA CARE FOUNTAINS (SECAUCUS, NJ) has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with low health inspection and quality ratings but a 5-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.90 hours per resident per day, below the 4.1 federal benchmark, and the facility has had $51,483 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Health inspections
Staffing
3.897 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.897.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to clearly tell residents or their representatives that they could refuse a binding arbitration agreement. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 847 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to ensure a fair arbitration process and agreement on the arbitrator and location. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 848 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
A federal fine of $17,345 was recorded.
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
A federal fine of $34,138 was recorded.
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $51,483 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jan 30, 2025
Federal fine
Oct 17, 2024
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
