Optima Care Fountains
Secaucus, New Jersey
505 County Avenue, Secaucus, NJ, 07094
Optima Care Fountains Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $60,823
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.67 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.57 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.74 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.07 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 3 to 1 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Capacity
- 334 certified beds · ~281 avg residents/day (84% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Optima Care Fountains is a for-profit, 334-bed skilled nursing facility located in Secaucus, New Jersey. The center currently holds a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on 1-star ratings for health inspections and quality measures. Despite these metrics, the facility maintains a 4-star rating for its staffing levels.
Location
505 County Avenue, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, Secaucus, NJ
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Optima Care Fountains?
- Optima Care Fountains has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Optima Care Fountains score on health inspections?
- Optima Care Fountains received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Optima Care Fountains?
- Optima Care Fountains has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Optima Care Fountains have?
- Optima Care Fountains has 334 certified beds.
- Does Optima Care Fountains accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Optima Care Fountains accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Optima Care Fountains located?
- Optima Care Fountains is located at 505 County Avenue, Secaucus, NJ, 07094, Secaucus, New Jersey.
- How can I contact Optima Care Fountains?
- You can reach Optima Care Fountains by phone at +1 201-863-8866.
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