Optima Care Harborview
Jersey City, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315310) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,674
Phone: (201) 963-1800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Optima Care Harborview holds a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its Health Inspection rating is 2 stars and its Staffing rating is 2 stars.
Optima Care Harborview reports total nurse staffing of 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 100.0%.
Optima Care Harborview has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,674.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Optima Care Harborview is a 180-bed skilled nursing facility in Jersey City, Hudson County, NJ, averaging 149.3 residents. It is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1992.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. The four CMS ratings break down as follows: Health Inspection rating of 2, Quality Measure rating of 5, and Staffing rating of 2.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 100.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $13,674.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.
Optima Care Harborview is part of the Optima Care chain, which operates 8 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare and by contacting the facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Optima Care Harborview has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.04 hours per resident per day, with 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, a staffing rating of 2 stars, and nursing turnover of 100.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,674.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the data provided, this facility does not carry a CMS abuse icon flag or a Special Focus status designation.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 180 certified beds and an average daily census of 149.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Optima Care chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 1, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for Health Inspections (2 stars), Quality Measures (5 stars), Staffing (2 stars), and an Overall rating (3 stars) combining these factors.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 2019631800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 2019631800 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315310?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.