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Optima Care Harborview
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Nursing Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Jersey City, NJ
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Optima Care Harborview

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Nursing Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Jersey City, NJ
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
178 - 198 Ogden Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Optima Care Harborview accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of Optima Care Harborview

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Optima Care Harborview occupies a stretch of Ogden Avenue in The Heights, one of Jersey City’s more walkable neighborhoods, with a Walk Score of 92. Jersey City Medical Center is 1.7 miles away. For a nursing home, the location is genuinely convenient: families in Hudson County can get there without a car, and emergency access to a major hospital is close.

The 180-bed facility handles nursing home care, memory care, hospice and palliative care, and respite care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted. At the moment, 128 of the 180 beds are filled, putting occupancy at 71%. The average length of stay is 120 days, and the current census runs heavily toward Medicaid residents.

Clinical depth is one of the facility’s more notable features. Alongside the standard short-term rehab and long-term nursing tracks, the service list includes stroke and cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehab for COPD, wound care, IV therapy, orthopedic rehab, trach rehab, LifeVest care, hospice and palliative care, and a dedicated veterans care program. A physician is available around the clock. Total nursing care runs 3 hours and 48 minutes per resident per day, with RNs providing 42 minutes of that.

State inspections have touched on themes including emergency preparedness, staffing and staff credentials, dietary and food service, and resident rights and protections.

On the amenity side, the facility offers beauty services, concierge services, pet therapy, pastoral services, therapeutic recreation, yoga and Tai Chi, computer classes, and horticulture. The activity calendar covers coffee and tea socials, birthday and holiday celebrations, and special events and performances. An Active Resident Council meets regularly, per CMS records. Ms. Patricia Celecki is the Administrator.

For families navigating nursing home placement in Hudson County, Optima Care Harborview offers a clinically broad service menu, a walkable urban address with hospital proximity, and access to all three major payer pathways.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 8.0% Below NJ avg. ▼ 8.0% Below NJ avg.NJ average: 3.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 28.0% Below NJ avg. ▼ 28.0% Below NJ avg.NJ average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 34.4% Below NJ avg. ▼ 34.4% Below NJ avg.NJ average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 16.1% Above NJ avg. ▲ 16.1% Above NJ avg.NJ average: 4.3Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to New Jersey state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 111th out of 294 homes in New Jersey for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 48m per day
Rank #111 / 294Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 294 homes in New Jersey. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New Jersey average, with a ranking across 294 New Jersey facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility New Jersey avg (3h 53m per day)
vs New Jersey avg
-2%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +53% above state avg
Staff type Hours / Day / Resident vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 42m per day ■ Avg State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 34m per day ▼ 39% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 7m per day ▼ 5% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 9m per day ▼ 9% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 9m per day ▲ 53% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 33m per day ▲ 14% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
120 days
Bed community size
180-bed community Rank #78 / 561Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 78th out of 561 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New Jersey facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 92 / 100 Rank #28 / 640Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 640 homes in New Jersey. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New Jersey facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
71%
Rank #326 / 496Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 326th out of 496 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New Jersey average, with its Statewide rank out of 496. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the New Jersey average: 77%
Occupied beds
128 / 180
Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

License Details

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationMarch 31, 2027
License Number060905
CMS Certification Number315310

Ownership & Operating Entity

Optima Care Harborview is legally operated by Optima Care Harborview, and administered by Ms. Patricia Celecki.

Officers

Info Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility

Eric Mendel

Type Of Units

Long Term Care
180 units
Total beds
180 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Services

13 services
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Long Term Nursing Care
Stroke Rehabilitation
Hospice & Palliative Care
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Orthopedic Rehabilitation
Iv Therapy And Treatment
Wound Care
Pulmonary Rehabilitation For Copd
24-Hour Physician Availability
Trach Rehab
Veterans Care
Lifevest Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Concierge
Beauty Services
Pastoral Services
Therapeutic Recreation
Pet Therapy
Yoga & Tai Chi
Computer Classes
Horticulture
Coffee / Tea Socials
Birthday / Holiday Celebrations
Special Events / Performances
Laundry Service

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Inspection History

In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 56 deficiencies 12 inspections 6 complaint investigations

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2020 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average 5 Worse Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (211% above)
• Deficiencies per year (210% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (135% above)
• Total inspections (33% above)
• Complaint investigations (100% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection January 15, 2026 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This Facility NJ Average vs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 56 18 This facility has 211% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (56 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 211% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2020. 9.3 3 This facility has 210% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (9.3 vs. NJ avg 3).↑ 210% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 4.7 2 This facility has 135% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (4.7 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 135% worse
Deficiency breakdown Info Per-category split of the 39 deficiencies recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New Jersey state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
39 Routine deficiencies NJ avg: 18.0

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This Facility NJ Average vs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 12 9 This facility has 33% more total inspections than a typical New Jersey nursing home (12 vs. NJ avg 9).↑ 33% worse
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators. 6 3 This facility has 100% more complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey nursing home (6 vs. NJ avg 3).↑ 100% worse

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • January 15, 2026 complaint investigation substantiated denial of admission to a resident with Candida Auris despite facility knowledge and protocols to manage contact precautions.
  • September 19, 2024 recertification survey cited 18 deficiencies including staffing shortages, incomplete abuse investigations, food allergy errors, and multiple life safety code violations.
  • May 18, 2021 complaint survey found the facility in compliance with no deficiencies cited.
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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2020
Total health inspections 4

New Jersey average 4

Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations
17 Rank #113 / 296Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 113th out of 296 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the New Jersey State average, with a ranking across all 296 NJ facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

New Jersey average 20.9

Citations per inspection
4.25 Rank #112 / 296Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 296 homes in New Jersey. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the New Jersey mean across 296 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

New Jersey average 5.35

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

14 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 17 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 17 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 6 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7

Serious health citations
0
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

0 critical citations New Jersey average: 0.7
0 serious citations New Jersey average: 0.4
17 moderate citations New Jersey average: 19.3
0 minor citations New Jersey average: 0.5
Citations history (last 6 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Nov 05, 2025
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 19, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Sep 19, 2024
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Sep 19, 2024
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 267
Employees 132
Contractors 135
Staff to resident ratio 2.09 : 1
16% more staff per resident than New Jersey average
New Jersey average ratio: 1.79 : 1 New Jersey average ratio: 1.79 : 1See full New Jersey ranking
Avg staff/day 69
Average shift 7.7 hours
0% compared with New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 8 hours New Jersey average shift: 8 hoursSee full New Jersey ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 48,584

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 18 total: 17 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 63 total: 14 full-time employees and 49 contractors. 63
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.4 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 151 total: 67 full-time employees and 84 contractors. 151
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

14.8%

7,199 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 84 Licensed Practical Nurse: 49 Registered Nurse: 1 Administrator: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant 67 84 151 26,839 92 100% 7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse 14 49 63 7,275 92 100% 8.4
Registered Nurse 17 1 18 5,119 92 100% 7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist 8 0 8 3,155 92 100% 8.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician 9 0 9 1,950 76 83% 7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant 6 0 6 1,139 77 84% 6.9
Physical Therapy Aide 4 0 4 748 63 68% 6.1
Nurse Practitioner 1 0 1 599 73 79% 8.2
Mental Health Service Worker 2 0 2 537 61 66% 5.9
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist 1 0 1 447 58 63% 7.7
Administrator 0 1 1 420 56 61% 7.5
Qualified Social Worker 3 0 3 357 67 73% 5.3
151 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
63 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
18 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 100%
9 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 83%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 84%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 68%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 79%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 66%
1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
% of Days 63%
1 Administrator
% of Days 61%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 73%
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Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2024

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $14K Rank #194 / 297Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 194th out of 297 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the New Jersey average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 297 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
82% lower than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: $77K

Number of fines 1
50% fewer fines than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $14K
New Jersey average $77K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Jan 22, 2024 · $14K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 22, 2024
$14K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.9
15% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 14.9
20% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average New Jersey avg: 4.5 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.6%
5% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.9%
44% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 18.2%
14% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.7%
72% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.7%
6% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.4%
37% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.1%
26% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.3%
7% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.61
25% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 2.02
80% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures
Above average New Jersey avg: 3.8 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.9%
24% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.5%
22% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 28.3%
11% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 7.5%
9% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 67.8%
26% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 44.5%
12% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

44% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 28 days

Medicaid

26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 128
Medicare
22
17.2% of residents
Medicaid
106
82.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$17.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.7M
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$17.2M Rank #159 / 292Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 159th out of 292 homes in New Jersey. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the New Jersey average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.7M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$2.4K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #162 / 292Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 162nd out of 292 homes in New Jersey. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New Jersey average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.0M 17.2% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #176 / 292Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 176th out of 292 homes in New Jersey. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the New Jersey average. Well-run New Jersey facilities typically land around 55–65% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in New Jersey that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$15.9M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$18.9M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Ms. Patricia Celecki.

This home is owned by Eric Mendel

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 315310

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

New residents most often arrive under private pay (44% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 28 days.

Admissions
395 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 30%
Private pay 44%
Medicaid 26%
Discharges
404 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 29%
Private pay 33%
Medicaid 38%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

Managed by Pat Celecki

Administrator

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Rank #77 / 561
83.1%
Facility 83.1%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #210 / 496
+8%
3.29
Facility 3.29
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #221 / 294
-71% -15%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 297
13
Facility 13
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #66 / 296
3.3
Facility 3.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #59 / 296
- 156 -
80
Facility 80
NJ AVG 47
Rank #91 / 640
Robert Smolin
$17.1M
Facility $17.1M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #131 / 292
$7.2M
Facility $7.2M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #143 / 292
42%
Facility 42%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #205 / 292
315083
Alaris Health at Hamilton Park
NH
HC
PC
RC
 Jersey City (Hamilton Park)
260
Facility 260
NJ AVG 125
Rank #20 / 561
64.6%
Facility 64.6%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #379 / 496
-16%
4.08
Facility 4.08
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #69 / 294
+58% +5%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 297
19
Facility 19
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #140 / 296
3.2
Facility 3.2
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #54 / 296
- 175 -
90
Facility 90
NJ AVG 47
Rank #34 / 640
Hpo LLC
$22.2M
Facility $22.2M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #72 / 292
$1.8M
Facility $1.8M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #52 / 292
8.3%
Facility 8.3%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #120 / 292
315300
Harbour View Senior Living
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
 North Bergen (Bergen Turnpike)
60
Facility 60
NJ AVG 125
Rank #486 / 561
94.7%
Facility 94.7%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #36 / 496
+23%
5.90
Facility 5.90
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #9 / 294
+29% +52%
$28.7k
Facility $28.7k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #223 / 297
18
Facility 18
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #125 / 296
6.0
Facility 6.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #194 / 296
1 57 -
93
Facility 93
NJ AVG 47
Rank #25 / 640
Yedidya Danziger
$7.9M
Facility $7.9M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #272 / 292
$5.7M
Facility $5.7M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #249 / 292
72%
Facility 72%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #20 / 292
315525
Optima Care Harborview
NH
HC
MC
NC
PC
RC
 Jersey City (The Heights)
180
Facility 180
NJ AVG 125
Rank #78 / 561
71.1%
Facility 71.1%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #326 / 496
-8%
3.79
Facility 3.79
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #111 / 294
-28% -2%
$13.7k
Facility $13.7k
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #194 / 297
17
Facility 17
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #113 / 296
4.3
Facility 4.3
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #112 / 296
- 138 -
92
Facility 92
NJ AVG 47
Rank #28 / 640
Eric Mendel
$17.2M
Facility $17.2M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #159 / 292
$3.0M
Facility $3.0M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #162 / 292
17.2%
Facility 17.2%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #176 / 292
315310
Peace Care St. Ann’s
NH
ADC
 Jersey City (Greenville)
120
Facility 120
NJ AVG 125
Rank #236 / 561
88.3%
Facility 88.3%
NJ AVG 77%
Rank #131 / 496
+15%
4.07
Facility 4.07
NJ AVG 3.88
Rank #69 / 294
+170% +5%
$0
Facility $0
NJ AVG $76.4k
Rank #1 / 297
12
Facility 12
NJ AVG 20.9
Rank #52 / 296
3.0
Facility 3.0
NJ AVG 5.3
Rank #41 / 296
- 108 -
86
Facility 86
NJ AVG 47
Rank #51 / 640
Peace Care Inc
$16.6M
Facility $16.6M
NJ AVG $19.6M
Rank #75 / 292
$9.3M
Facility $9.3M
NJ AVG $7.1M
Rank #107 / 292
55.9%
Facility 55.9%
NJ AVG 39.3%
Rank #212 / 292
315413
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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in New Jersey

Optima Care Harborview is located in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in New Jersey.

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled
General New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
NJ

High urban demand; managed care model.

Benefits
In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+
General New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $40,000 individual
NJ

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Home modifications (~$1,000 avg.)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings) Premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+
General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Benefits
Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
NJ

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year combined household, projected
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

Benefits
Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
Asset Limits Not assessed.
NJ

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Benefits
Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters)

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year
General NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.
Income Limits (2025) ~$500,000/year projected, subject to final regs
Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.
NJ

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Benefits
Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized
General NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL
Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.
NJ

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Benefits
Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —
General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
NJ

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
NJ

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Optima Care Harborview

What neighborhood is Optima Care Harborview in?

Optima Care Harborview is in the The Heights neighborhood of Jersey City.

Is Optima Care Harborview in a walkable area?

Optima Care Harborview has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the license number of Optima Care Harborview?

According to NJ state health department records, Optima Care Harborview's license number is 060905.

When does Optima Care Harborview's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Optima Care Harborview's license expires on March 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Optima Care Harborview?

Optima Care Harborview's occupancy is 71%.

Does Optima Care Harborview operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Optima Care Harborview is registered as a for-profit in NJ.

Who is the administrator of Optima Care Harborview?

Ms. Patricia Celecki is the administrator of Optima Care Harborview.

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