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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Optima Care Fountains approaches its service with the understanding that its residents need a sense of healing– both physically and emotionally. As Union County’s premier nursing home, the dedicated staff ensures residents are inspired to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment. Families can trust that Optima Care can surely rest easy knowing that their loved ones are in good hands.
Optima Caret provides comprehensive services with 24-hour nursing; long-term care services are provided– stroke recovery, wound care, cardiac rehabilitation, pulmonary rehabilitation, and IV therapy. Short-term rehabilitative services are offered as well– orthopedic rehabilitation, physical, occupational, and speech therapy.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 33rd out of 274 homes in New Jersey. 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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
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.
| 30m per day | ▼ 27% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
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 |
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Nurse Aide
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 44m per day | ▲ 22% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
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Weekend Total Nursing
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 18m per day | ▼ 4% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
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.
| 4m per day | ▼ 33% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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Weekend RN
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.
| 19m per day | ▼ 34% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%Optima Care Fountains is legally operated by Optima Care Fountains, and administrated by Mr. Seth Rinn.
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Optima Care Riverview Inv,llc
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 65 | 18 | This facility has 261% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (65 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 261% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2019.
| 9.3 | 2.6 | This facility has 258% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (9.3 vs. NJ avg 2.6).↑ 258% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.4 | 2 | This facility has 70% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (3.4 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 70% worse |
Per-category split of the 52 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.
Inspections
| This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 19 | 9 | This facility has 111% more total inspections than a typical New Jersey nursing home (19 vs. NJ avg 9).↑ 111% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators.
| 10 | 3 | This facility has 233% more complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey nursing home (10 vs. NJ avg 3).↑ 233% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025, did not identify any deficiencies. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily related to staffing shortages, medication administration errors, resident safety, and documentation issues. Several complaint investigations substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, delayed reporting, and failure to maintain required staffing levels, with one inspection in January 2025 noting immediate jeopardy that was later corrected. Enforcement actions such as fines or license suspensions were not listed in the available reports. The facility’s record shows some improvement in recent years, with the latest inspection free of deficiencies after a history of mixed compliance.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsNew Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
New Jersey average 20.9
New Jersey average 5.35
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
19 of 33 citations resulted from standard inspections; 7 of 33 resulted from complaint investigations; and 7 of 33 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
43% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.7
150% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.4
Corrected
Corrected
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
16% worse than New Jersey average
15% better than New Jersey average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
28,546 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 71 | 167 | 238 | 71,490 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 22 | 86 | 108 | 14,615 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 27 | 1 | 28 | 10,145 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,292 | 68 | 74% | 8.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,756 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,740 | 91 | 99% | 6.9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 960 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 7 | 0 | 7 | 860 | 78 | 85% | 6.7 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 840 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 805 | 75 | 82% | 7.7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 404 | 51 | 55% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 392 | 48 | 52% | 8.2 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 281 | 45 | 49% | 6.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 94 | 18 | 20% | 3.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 43 | 11 | 12% | 3.9 |
| Other Activities Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 5 | 5% | 4.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1% | 3.1 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025
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)
17% lower than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: $77K
49% more fines than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.0
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 averageNew Jersey average: 0.1
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jan 30, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 17, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.6
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
8.1
35% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 12.4
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.3%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 10.1%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.6%
22% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
5.4%
66% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.2%
11% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.4%
22% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
82% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.6%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.7%
85% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.4%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 93.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.7%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 97.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.07
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.08
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.89
21% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.12
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
52.5%
33% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 78.9%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.7%
40% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
35.4%
56% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 80.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.0%
9% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 25.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.0%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 8.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.6%
109% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
58.5%
9% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
47.5%
6% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
52% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
3% of new residents, often for short stays.
45% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
277Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Optima Care Fountains based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #18 / 272Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 18th out of 272 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Seth Rinn, LNHA, serves as the Administrator at Optima Care Fountains. He leads the community with a focus on providing quality care and a supportive environment for residents. Seth's leadership is central to the community's commitment to excellence and compassionate service.
0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Secaucus's city center to Optima Care Fountains's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 3.87 miles to nearest hospital (Mount Sinai West)
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| Optima Care Fountains |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Optima Care Fountains is in the Secaucus neighborhood of Secaucus.
Optima Care Fountains has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
According to NJ state health department records, Optima Care Fountains's license number is 60918.
According to NJ state health department records, Optima Care Fountains's license expires on November 30, 2026.
Optima Care Fountains's occupancy is 85%.
Mr. Seth Rinn is the administrator of Optima Care Fountains.
Optima Care Fountains has 334 beds.
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