Optima Care Fountains
Secaucus, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315476) · 334 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $51,483
Phone: (201) 863-8866 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Optima Care Fountains has a CMS overall rating of 1 star, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Optima Care Fountains reports total nurse staffing of 3.85 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.7%.
Optima Care Fountains has 2 federal fines on record totaling $51,483.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Optima Care Fountains is a 334-bed nursing home in Secaucus, New Jersey (Hudson County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 2002. It operates under a for-profit, limited liability company structure and averages 283.4 residents per day. The facility is part of the Optima Care chain, which includes 8 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Optima Care Fountains carries an overall rating of 1 star out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its quality measure (QM) rating is also 1 star. In contrast, its staffing rating stands at 5 stars. Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day are reported at 3.85, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.54 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $51,483.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes with a history of persistent quality problems subject to increased inspections.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families reviewing this facility should note the gap between its low overall, health inspection, and quality measure ratings and its high staffing rating when comparing options. Data sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Optima Care Fountains has an overall rating of 1 star, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.85 hours per resident per day with a staffing star rating of 5, and nursing turnover is 28.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $51,483.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 334 certified beds and an average daily census of 283.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Optima Care chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 2, 2002.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 5, and 1 star respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 2018638866 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2018638866 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315476?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.