OPTIMA CARE FOUNTAINS
505 COUNTY AVENUE
SECAUCUS, NJ, 07094
2018638866
CCN: 315476
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Overall1
Health4
Staffing1
QualitySpecial FocusAbuse IconOwnership Changed (12mo)Inspection OverdueOIG ExcludedUnder CIA
Ownership
| Name | Role | % |
|---|---|---|
| OPTIMA CARE RIVERVIEW INVESTMENT, LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% |
| MENDEL, ERIC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% |
| MENDEL, ERIC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
| RINN, SETH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE |
Penalties (2)
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-30 | Fine | $27K |
| 2024-10-17 | Fine | $34K |
Health Deficiencies (33)
2025-07-22 · Health
D
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
D
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2025-01-30 · Health
D
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
D
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
J
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-10-17 · Health
D
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
E
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
E
F865 · Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
F
F848 · Administration Deficiencies
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
F
F847 · Administration Deficiencies
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
F
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
E
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
D
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
G
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
D
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
E
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
E
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
E
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
E
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
D
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
D
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
2023-10-17 · Health
B
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2023-05-23 · Health
E
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2022-12-02 · Health
E
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
D
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
E
F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
D
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
D
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
D
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2019-12-09 · Health
D
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Staffing
MetricThis FacilityNational Avg
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day3.68
3.82
RN Hrs/Resident/Day0.54
0.50
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day0.81
0.57
CNA Hrs/Resident/Day2.33
2.74
PT Hrs/Resident/Day0.12
0.07
Data as of 2026-03-01