Optima Care Castle Hill

Q: Who is the owner of Optima Care Castle Hill?

The legal owner and operator of Optima Care Castle Hill is Optima Care Union City, Llc.

Q: Is Optima Care Castle Hill in a walkable area?

Optima Care Castle Hill has a walk score of 97. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Q: What is the license number of Optima Care Castle Hill?

According to state health department records, Optima Care Castle Hill's license number is 60910.

Q: When does Optima Care Castle Hill's license expire?

According to state health department records, Optima Care Castle Hill's license expires on October 31, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Optima Care Castle Hill?

Optima Care Castle Hill's occupancy is 60%.

Q: Who is the administrator of Optima Care Castle Hill?

Margot Domingo is the administrator of Optima Care Castle Hill.

Q: How many beds does Optima Care Castle Hill have?

Optima Care Castle Hill has 215 beds.

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Nursing Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Newark, NJ

CMS overall rating

615 23Rd St, Union City, Nj 07087, Usa View map

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Optima Care Castle Hill accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Overview of Optima Care Castle Hill

Optima Care Castle Hill, located in Union City, NJ, stands as a premier community for exceptional healthcare and vibrant living, offering unparalleled nursing and hospice care, rehabilitation, and memory care services. The dedicated team of skilled healthcare professionals is here to help individuals and loved ones regain strength, independence, and confidence after illness, injury, or surgery, ensuring a smoother path to recovery.

Uncover new passions and reignite hobbies with a vibrant line-up of activities, including lively pizza parties and engaging programs like horticulture and yoga. Extensive amenities offer residents countless chances to connect with friends and enjoy an active lifestyle. Additionally, daily dining options cater to a variety of dietary needs and preferences, ensuring every meal is both satisfying and nutritious. At Optima Care Castle Hill, it is not just about living, but also about flourishing in a place that feels like home.

(201) 348-0818

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

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

Total nursing care / resident

4h 0m per day

This facility New Jersey avg (3h 53m per day)

vs New Jersey avg

+3%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +52% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
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.	50m per day	▲ 23% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day
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.	24m per day	▼ 58% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
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 3m per day	▼ 8% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
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.	2h 59m per day	▼ 13% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
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.	5m per day	▼ 15% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
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.	44m per day	▲ 52% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

146 days

215-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

Walk Score: 97 / 100

Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

60%

Lower than the New Jersey average: 77%

Occupied beds

130 / 215

Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationOctober 31, 2026

License Number60910

Optima Care Castle Hill is legally operated by Optima Care Union City, Llc, and administered by Margot Domingo.

Officers

Eric Mendel

Long Term Care

215 units

Total beds

215 units

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehabilitation

Long Term Nursing Care

Stroke Rehabilitation And Recovery

Hospice And Palliative Care

Wound Care

Cardiac Rehabilitation And Chf Therapy

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Iv Therapy And Treatment

Pulmonary Rehabilitation For Copd

24-Hour Physician Availability

Trach Rehab

Veterans Care

Lifevest Care

Concierge Services

Beauty Services

Pastoral Services

Therapeutic Recreation

Pet Therapy

Religious ServicesYes

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 75 deficiencies 19 inspections 6 complaint investigations

Inspection Scorecard 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.

Since 2020 vs. New Jersey state average

Overall vs. NJ average

Latest Inspection January 12, 2026 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NJ Average	vs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	75	18	This facility has 317% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (75 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 317% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2020.	12.5	3	This facility has 317% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (12.5 vs. NJ avg 3).↑ 317% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	3.9	2	This facility has 95% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (3.9 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 95% worse

Deficiency breakdown

61 Routine deficiencies NJ avg: 18.0

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NJ Average	vs. NJ Avg
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
Complaint investigations 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

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Inspections since 2023

Total health inspections 4

New Jersey average 4

Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations

New Jersey average 20.9

Citations per inspection

7.5

New Jersey average 5.35

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

26 of 30 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 30 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 30 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7

Serious health citations

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

29 moderate citations New Jersey average: 19.3

1 minor citation New Jersey average: 0.5

Citations history (last 3 years)

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 10, 2025

Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Mar 10, 2025

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Mar 10, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Mar 10, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 130

Employees 130

Contractors 0

Staff to resident ratio 1.00 : 1

44% fewer staff per resident than New Jersey average

Avg staff/day 65

Average shift 8.4 hours

5% better than New Jersey average

Total staff hours (quarter) 49,947

Nursing staff breakdown

11 hours

9.3 hours

8.3 hours

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors 0% — all staff are direct employees this quarter

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	54	54	24,991	92	100%	8.3
Registered Nurse	23	23	7,585	92	100%	11
Licensed Practical Nurse	9	9	4,360	92	100%	9.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	9	9	2,318	84	91%	7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant	8	8	1,903	82	89%	6.5
Dietitian	6	6	1,811	92	100%	7
Other Dietary Services Staff	4	4	1,719	84	91%	7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician	4	4	1,052	73	79%	6.1
Respiratory Therapist	2	2	537	71	77%	7.6
Nurse Practitioner	1	1	512	64	70%	8
RN Director of Nursing	2	2	512	63	68%	8
Mental Health Service Worker	1	1	474	61	66%	7.8
Nurse Aide in Training	1	1	471	83	90%	5.7
Speech Language Pathologist	1	1	440	55	60%	8
Administrator	1	1	432	54	59%	8
Other Social Services Staff	1	1	392	49	53%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	1	310	40	43%	7.7
Qualified Social Worker	1	1	105	21	23%	5
Dental Services Staff	1	1	24	4	4%	6

54 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

23 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

9 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

9 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 91%

8 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 89%

6 Dietitian

% of Days 100%

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 91%

4 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 79%

2 Respiratory Therapist

% of Days 77%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 70%

2 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 68%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 66%

1 Nurse Aide in Training

% of Days 90%

1 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 60%

1 Administrator

% of Days 59%

1 Other Social Services Staff

% of Days 53%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 43%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 23%

1 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 4%

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Total fines amount $3K

96% 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 0

100% fewer payment denials than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison

This facility $3K

New Jersey average $77K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 7.9

16% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score 12.4

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly above average New Jersey avg: 4.5

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 12.4%

23% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened 11.4%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 13.4%

16% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury 2.8%

17% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 8.8%

45% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 1.1%

14% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight 3.9%

15% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms 4.2%

63% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use 5.2%

53% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 100.0%

8% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.38

14% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days 0.37

67% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly above average New Jersey avg: 3.8

Pneumococcal Vaccine 98.9%

25% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase 2.0%

68% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine 97.6%

22% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 11.9%

53% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits 8.5%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury 1.0%

34% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 83.3%

55% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 52.4%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

76% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 18 days

Private pay

3% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 years

Medicaid

21% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Total residents 130

Medicare

19.2% of residents

Medicaid

103

79.2% of residents

Private pay or other

1.5% 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.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Optima Care Castle Hill from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 61.2% ↑ 2.0pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$3.8M ↓ ~$2.0M vs 2022

Payroll Costs $3.1M ↑ ~$2.1M vs 2022

Operating Margin -22.9% ↑ 4.2pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	93.0%	94.8%	91.6%	89.0%	90.2%	88.3%	88.1%	90.2%	88.7%	63.9%	58.3%	59.2%	61.2%
Beds	215	215	215	215	215	215	215	215	215	215	215	215	215
Net Income	$4,093,023	$4,662,554	$1,254,078	$4,034,402	$3,573,435	$1,633,833	$13,174	-$650,339	-$1,056,970	-$447,698	-$2,333,395	-$1,822,219	-$3,833,367
Gross Revenue	$28,001,912	$29,506,550	$28,379,331	$29,672,968	$30,533,119	$27,916,625	$25,834,704	$24,617,086	$22,967,123	$19,317,369	$16,747,598	$7,072,103	$17,685,978
Operating Expenses	$19,611,245	$20,225,569	$23,102,688	$20,848,164	$21,395,489	$21,768,553	$22,538,475	$22,626,041	$21,405,373	$19,715,685	$18,882,652	$8,590,859	$20,626,438
Net Patient Income	$4,054,167	$4,562,221	$914,783	$3,960,947	$3,238,733	$1,364,537	$126,303	-$945,657	-$859,327	-$2,044,555	-$3,269,689	-$1,831,051	-$3,841,224
Net Patient Revenue	$23,665,412	$24,787,790	$24,017,471	$24,809,111	$24,634,222	$23,133,090	$22,664,778	$21,680,384	$20,546,046	$17,671,130	$15,612,963	$6,759,808	$16,785,214
Payroll Costs	$1,952,866	$2,005,998	$2,050,703	$2,116,352	$2,056,200	$2,030,566	$2,095,345	$2,014,498	$1,951,621	$1,871,205	$1,717,445	$968,968	$3,059,619
Operating Margin %	17.1%	18.4%	3.8%	16.0%	13.2%	5.9%	0.6%	-4.4%	-4.2%	-11.6%	-20.9%	-27.1%	-22.9%
Medicare %	20.8%	24.5%	23.9%	28.7%	26.8%	23.0%	20.5%	15.5%	13.0%	20.9%	10.3%	11.6%	9.3%
Medicaid %	77.4%	70.7%	66.9%	62.3%	63.5%	66.1%	67.6%	73.5%	77.6%	69.2%	79.2%	75.9%	82.3%
Private %	1.8%	4.9%	9.1%	9.0%	9.7%	10.9%	11.9%	11.0%	9.4%	9.9%	10.6%	12.5%	8.4%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$324	$332	$334	$355	$348	$333	$328	$306	$295	$351	$342	$334	$349
Cost/Day	$269	$271	$321	$298	$302	$313	$326	$320	$307	$392	$413	$425	$429
Avg Length of Stay	84.5 days	97.3 days	72.0 days	93.6 days	94.4 days	92.7 days	87.3 days	101.4 days	131.9 days	128.7 days	152.9 days	127.2 days	146.0 days

Finances and operations

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

Net patient revenue

$16.8M

Net patient income

-$3.8M

Privately-owned community Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$16.8M

Net patient income

-$3.8M

Other income

$7.9K

Payroll costs

$3.1M 18.2% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$17.6M

Total costs

$20.6M

What does this home offer?

Building Type: Mid-rise

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (76% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 18 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 76%

Private pay 3%

Medicaid 21%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 28%

Private pay 44%

Medicaid 28%

Managed by Lnha Margot Domingo M.a. Rd

Administrator

Margot Domingo M.A. RD, LNHA serves as the Administrator at Optima Care Castle Hill. She leads the community with a focus on professional senior care, ensuring high standards and compassionate service for all residents.

1.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Union City's city center to Optima Care Castle Hill's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 2.49 miles to nearest hospital (Mount Sinai West)

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Nursing Home Explorer

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).

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

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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)

Who is the owner of Optima Care Castle Hill?

The legal owner and operator of Optima Care Castle Hill is Optima Care Union City, Llc.

Is Optima Care Castle Hill in a walkable area?

Optima Care Castle Hill has a walk score of 97. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the license number of Optima Care Castle Hill?

According to state health department records, Optima Care Castle Hill's license number is 60910.

When does Optima Care Castle Hill's license expire?

According to state health department records, Optima Care Castle Hill's license expires on October 31, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Optima Care Castle Hill?

Optima Care Castle Hill's occupancy is 60%.

Who is the administrator of Optima Care Castle Hill?

Margot Domingo is the administrator of Optima Care Castle Hill.

How many beds does Optima Care Castle Hill have?

Optima Care Castle Hill has 215 beds.

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Optima Care Castle Hill

Overview of Optima Care Castle Hill

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard 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.

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Health Inspection History

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54 Certified Nursing Assistant

23 Registered Nurse

9 Licensed Practical Nurse

9 Clinical Nurse Specialist

8 Physical Therapy Assistant

6 Dietitian

4 Other Dietary Services Staff

4 Respiratory Therapy Technician

2 Respiratory Therapist

1 Nurse Practitioner

2 RN Director of Nursing

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Nurse Aide in Training

1 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Administrator

1 Other Social Services Staff

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 Qualified Social Worker

1 Dental Services Staff

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What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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Managed by Lnha Margot Domingo M.a. Rd

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