Occupancy rate
85%
In line with New Jersey average
Nursing Home
Optima Care Fountains
Overview of Optima Care Fountains
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Capacity and availability
High-capacity home
May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.
Total beds
334
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
85.3%
Residents per day
285
Occupancy rate
85.3%
Residents per day
285
334-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 49 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
In line with New Jersey average
Occupied beds
285 / 334
Average residents
119 per day
License details
Facility type
Long Term Care Facility
Status
Active
Expiration
November 30, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
60918
Ownership & operating entity
Optima Care Fountains is legally operated by OPTIMA CARE SECAUCUS, LLC, and administrated by Mr. SETH RINN.
Officers
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
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Type Of Units
Long Term Care
334 units
Total beds
334 units
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Short-Term Rehabilitation, Long-Term Nursing Care, Stroke Rehabilitation & Recovery, Memory Care, Hospice and Palliative Care, Occupational Therapy, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, IV Therapy and Treatment, Wound Care, Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD, 24-hour Physician Availability, Trach Rehab, Respite Care, Veterans Care, LifeVest Care
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.
19 visits/inspections
10 complaint inspections
9 routine inspections
New Jersey average: 8 visits/inspections
New Jersey average: 6 inspections
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Routine Scope And Severity
J – Serious Concern
On a scale from A (least severe) to L (most severe).
Latest inspection
Date:November 19, 2025
26 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies
52 deficiencies identified during routine visits
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
New Jersey average: 18 deficiencies
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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
Broadway House for Continuing Care
-52%
+19%
+11%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Newark (Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway)
78
86
AMMIANO, ANTHONY
85.2%
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69.70
4.6037
-
12
-
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Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
-33%
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SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
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BROOKHAVEN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE LLC
92.2%
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114.90
3.2541
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-
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Alaris Health at Belgrove
+183%
+24%
-8%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
IL
Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Kearny
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SUB ACUTE REHABILITATION CENTER AT KEARNY LLC
71.0%
$16,204,151.00
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4.1%
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4.8278
2
20
2
+183% +24% -8%
Forest Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
+19%
-12%
+10%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Newark (Forest Hill)
120
71
FOREST HILL SNF OPERATIONS HOLDING LLC
84.7%
$17,058,987.00
$6,261,454.00
36.7%
109.90
3.4329
1
19
1
+19% -12% +10%
Optima Care Fountains
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Secaucus
334
49
OPTIMA CARE SECAUCUS, LLC
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Broadway House for Continuing Care
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Newark (Mount Pleasant/Lower Broadway)
Bed Count:
78
Operator:
AMMIANO, ANTHONY
CCN:
315343
Occupancy:
85.2%
Home Revenue:
$10,836,693.00
Payroll Costs:
$4,580,683.00
Payroll %:
42.3%
Avg Residents/Day:
69.70
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.6037
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
12
RN share vs State Avg:
-52%
-52%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+19%
+19%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+11%
+11%
Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
East Orange
Bed Count:
122
Operator:
BROOKHAVEN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE LLC
CCN:
315268
Occupancy:
92.2%
Home Revenue:
$15,857,674.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,206,559.00
Payroll %:
45.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
114.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.2541
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
17
RN share vs State Avg:
-33%
-33%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-16%
-16%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+20%
+20%
Alaris Health at Belgrove
Type of care:
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Community:
Kearny
Bed Count:
120
Operator:
SUB ACUTE REHABILITATION CENTER AT KEARNY LLC
CCN:
315366
Occupancy:
71.0%
Home Revenue:
$16,204,151.00
Payroll Costs:
$664,762.00
Payroll %:
4.1%
Avg Residents/Day:
94
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.8278
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
20
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
+183%
+183%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+24%
+24%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-8%
-8%
Forest Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Healing
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
Newark (Forest Hill)
Bed Count:
120
Operator:
FOREST HILL SNF OPERATIONS HOLDING LLC
CCN:
315375
Occupancy:
84.7%
Home Revenue:
$17,058,987.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,261,454.00
Payroll %:
36.7%
Avg Residents/Day:
109.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.4329
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
19
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
+19%
+19%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-12%
-12%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
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0.4 miles from city center — 3.87 miles to nearest hospital (Mount Sinai West)
505 County Ave, Secaucus, NJ 07094
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Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.07
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.07
In line with New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 2.08
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.89
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.89
21% better than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 1.12
Short-stay resident measures
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.0%
9% better than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 25.4%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
8.0%
In line with New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 8.2%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.6%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
1.6%
109% worse than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
58.5%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
58.5%
9% better than New Jersey average
New Jersey average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
47.5%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
47.5%
6% 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.
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