Optima Care Fountains

Q: What neighborhood is Optima Care Fountains in?

Optima Care Fountains is in the Secaucus neighborhood of Secaucus.

Q: Is Optima Care Fountains in a walkable area?

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.

Q: What is the license number of Optima Care Fountains?

According to NJ state health department records, Optima Care Fountains's license number is 60918.

Q: When does Optima Care Fountains's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Optima Care Fountains's license expires on November 30, 2026.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Optima Care Fountains?

Optima Care Fountains's occupancy is 85%.

Q: Who is the administrator of Optima Care Fountains?

Mr. Seth Rinn is the administrator of Optima Care Fountains.

Q: How many beds does Optima Care Fountains have?

Optima Care Fountains has 334 beds.

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

CMS overall rating

505 County Ave, Secaucus, NJ 07094 View map

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Optima Care Fountains accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Optima Care Fountains accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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.

(201) 526-8700

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 43m per day

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

vs New Jersey avg

+21%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Nurse Aide is +26% 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.	30m per day	▼ 26% 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.	35m per day	▼ 37% 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 48m per day	▲ 26% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 21m 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.	3h 36m per day	▲ 4% 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.	4m per day	▼ 31% 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.	21m per day	▼ 28% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

229 days

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

Occupancy rate

85%

Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%

Occupied beds

285 / 334

Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationNovember 30, 2026

License Number60918

Optima Care Fountains is legally operated by Optima Care Fountains, and administrated by Mr. Seth Rinn.

Officers

Optima Care Riverview Inv,llc

Long Term Care

334 units

Total beds

334 units

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehabilitation

Long-Term Nursing Care

Hospice And Palliative Care

Concierge

Beauty Services

Pastoral Services

Therapeutic Recreation

Pet Therapy

Specific ProgramsStroke Rehabilitation & Recovery, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, IV Therapy and Treatment, Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD, 24-hour Physician Availability, Trach Rehab, Veterans Care, LifeVest Care

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 65 deficiencies 19 inspections 10 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 2019 vs. New Jersey state average

Overall vs. NJ average

Latest Inspection November 19, 2025

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.	65	18	This facility has 261% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (65 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 261% worse
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
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

Deficiency breakdown

52 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.	10	3	This facility has 233% more complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey nursing home (10 vs. NJ avg 3).↑ 233% worse

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

The most recent inspection on November 19, 2025, had no deficiencies and no complaints were investigated.
The facility had immediate jeopardy findings in January 2025 for inadequate supervision causing resident elopement and medication administration errors, though the IJ was later removed after corrective action.
Repeated deficiencies over multiple inspections involved failure to maintain adequate CNA staffing ratios, incomplete medical record documentation, and unresolved resident abuse and safety issues from 2022 through 2025.

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Inspections since 2019

Total health inspections 7

New Jersey average 4

Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations

New Jersey average 20.9

Citations per inspection

4.71

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).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)

Critical health citations

43% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7

Serious health citations

150% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

1 critical citation New Jersey average: 0.7

1 serious citation New Jersey average: 0.4

30 moderate citations New Jersey average: 19.3

1 minor citation New Jersey average: 0.5

Citations history (last 7 years)

Care Planning moderate citation Jul 22, 2025

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jul 22, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jan 30, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care critical citation Jan 30, 2025

Corrected

Total staff 419

Employees 165

Contractors 254

Staff to resident ratio 1.51 : 1

16% fewer staff per resident than New Jersey average

Avg staff/day 127

Average shift 9.2 hours

15% better than New Jersey average

Total staff hours (quarter) 107,687

Nursing staff breakdown

8.2 hours

108

9 hours

238

9.8 hours

Contractor staffing

28,546 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 167 Licensed Practical Nurse: 86 Registered Nurse: 1

Staff by category


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

238 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

108 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

28 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 74%

7 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 100%

6 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 99%

2 Dental Services Staff

% of Days 70%

7 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 85%

2 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

% of Days 66%

2 Dietitian

% of Days 82%

1 Administrator

% of Days 70%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 59%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 55%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 52%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 49%

4 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 20%

2 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 12%

1 Other Activities Staff

% of Days 5%

1 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 1%

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Total fines amount $64K

17% lower than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: $77K

Number of fines 3

49% more 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 $64K

New Jersey average $77K

Penalty History

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.

Civil Money Penalty Jan 30, 2025

$27K

Civil Money Penalty Oct 17, 2024

$34K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 6.6

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score 8.1

35% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures

Significantly below average

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 10.3%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened 8.6%

22% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 5.4%

66% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury 2.2%

11% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 7.4%

22% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 1.8%

82% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight 4.6%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms 1.7%

85% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 91.4%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine 93.7%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 2.07

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days 0.89

21% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 52.5%

33% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.7%

40% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine 35.4%

56% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 23.0%

9% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits 8.0%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury 1.6%

109% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 58.5%

9% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 47.5%

6% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

52% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

3% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 years

Medicaid

45% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Total residents 277

Medicare

8.7% of residents

Medicaid

225

81.2% of residents

Private pay or other

10.1% 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 Fountains from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 79.6% ↑ 1.7pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$4.2K ↑ ~$7.2K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $4.5M ↑ ~$782.8K vs 2022

Operating Margin 0.0% ↑ 0.0pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	91.8%	90.1%	88.9%	87.6%	87.3%	87.4%	83.7%	85.3%	78.9%	69.4%	72.4%	77.9%	79.6%
Beds	334	334	334	334	334	334	334	334	334	334	334	334	334
Net Income	$8,562,830	$4,311,700	$3,402,447	$3,092,613	$2,720,575	$1,379,699	-$144,238	-$264,750	$1,216,559	$2,134,701	-$4	-$4	-$7
Gross Revenue	$43,059,120	$38,089,685	$34,825,749	$34,179,192	$36,014,502	$33,292,752	$30,708,114	$30,061,569	$27,995,098	$24,698,859	$18,440,455	$31,516,026	$31,374,800
Operating Expenses	$28,745,991	$28,557,712	$26,928,750	$26,689,703	$28,345,876	$27,959,043	$27,763,554	$27,677,624	$26,753,997	$23,273,286	$18,093,815	$29,499,691	$29,285,495
Net Patient Income	$8,553,047	$4,288,886	$3,396,135	$3,090,131	$2,652,144	$1,446,986	-$175,404	-$308,021	-$1,573,481	-$482,173	-$789,896	-$11,347	-$4,195
Net Patient Revenue	$37,299,038	$32,846,598	$30,324,885	$29,779,834	$30,998,020	$29,406,029	$27,588,150	$27,369,603	$25,180,516	$22,791,113	$17,303,919	$29,488,344	$29,281,300
Payroll Costs	$2,424,794	$2,210,715	$2,219,369	$2,169,796	$2,159,501	$2,133,350	$2,097,022	$2,256,277	$2,150,936	$1,943,375	$2,062,927	$3,704,068	$4,486,903
Operating Margin %	22.9%	13.1%	11.2%	10.4%	8.6%	4.9%	-0.6%	-1.1%	-6.3%	-2.1%	-4.6%	0.0%	0.0%
Medicare %	19.9%	17.9%	15.6%	14.6%	16.3%	12.6%	12.0%	10.1%	9.2%	16.4%	13.9%	9.2%	7.5%
Medicaid %	78.0%	80.0%	80.6%	81.5%	78.3%	77.6%	69.5%	84.7%	86.7%	79.1%	82.1%	83.4%	87.0%
Private %	2.1%	2.0%	3.8%	4.0%	5.4%	9.8%	18.5%	5.2%	4.2%	4.5%	4.0%	7.4%	5.5%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$333	$298	$280	$279	$291	$276	$270	$263	$262	$269	$338	$311	$302
Cost/Day	$257	$259	$249	$250	$266	$262	$272	$266	$278	$275	$353	$311	$302
Avg Length of Stay	134.1 days	150.2 days	116.6 days	136.5 days	185.0 days	200.3 days	149.7 days	119.5 days	131.2 days	79.9 days	179.2 days	186.1 days	228.8 days

Finances and operations

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

Net patient revenue

$29.3M

Net patient income

-$4.2K

Privately-owned community Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$29.3M

Net patient income

-$4.2K

Other income

$4.2K

Payroll costs

$4.5M 15.3% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$24.8M

Total costs

$29.3M

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 (52% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 52%

Private pay 3%

Medicaid 45%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 24%

Private pay 20%

Medicaid 56%

Managed by Lnha Seth Rinn

Administrator

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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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)

What neighborhood is Optima Care Fountains in?

Optima Care Fountains is in the Secaucus neighborhood of Secaucus.

Is Optima Care Fountains in a walkable area?

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.

What is the license number of Optima Care Fountains?

According to NJ state health department records, Optima Care Fountains's license number is 60918.

When does Optima Care Fountains's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Optima Care Fountains's license expires on November 30, 2026.

What is the occupancy rate at Optima Care Fountains?

Optima Care Fountains's occupancy is 85%.

Who is the administrator of Optima Care Fountains?

Mr. Seth Rinn is the administrator of Optima Care Fountains.

How many beds does Optima Care Fountains have?

Optima Care Fountains has 334 beds.

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Optima Care Fountains

Overview of Optima Care Fountains

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Therapy & Rehabilitation

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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.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019

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Citations history (last 7 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

238 Certified Nursing Assistant

108 Licensed Practical Nurse

28 Registered Nurse

6 Clinical Nurse Specialist

7 Respiratory Therapy Technician

6 Other Dietary Services Staff

2 Dental Services Staff

7 Physical Therapy Assistant

2 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

2 Dietitian

1 Administrator

1 RN Director of Nursing

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Qualified Social Worker

4 Occupational Therapy Aide

2 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Other Activities Staff

1 Physical Therapy Aide

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Active Resident Council

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Finances and operations

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

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Managed by Lnha Seth Rinn

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