Occupancy rate
85%
Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%
Optima Care Fountains
Nursing Home · Newark, NJ
Optima Care Fountains
Nursing Home · Newark, NJ
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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2h 44m per day | ▲ 22% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
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.
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3h 30m per day | ■ Avg 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.
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4m per day | ▼ 33% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
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.
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19m per day | ▼ 34% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
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
Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%
Occupied beds
285 / 334
Average residents per home in New Jersey
119 per day
Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility
StatusActive
ExpirationNovember 30, 2026
License Number60918
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
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
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
26 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 2020 vs. New Jersey state average
Overall vs. NJ average
4 Worse
Metrics worse than New Jersey average:
• Total deficiencies (44% above)
• Deficiencies per year (43% above)
• Total inspections (111% above)
• Complaint investigations (233% above) 1 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (30% below)
• Total deficiencies (44% above)
• Deficiencies per year (43% above)
• Total inspections (111% above)
• Complaint investigations (233% above) 1 Better Metrics better than New Jersey average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (30% below)
Latest Inspection
November 19, 2025
Deficiencies
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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26 | 18 | This facility has 44% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (26 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 44% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
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4.3 | 3 | This facility has 43% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (4.3 vs. NJ avg 3).↑ 43% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
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1.4 | 2 | This facility has 30% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (1.4 vs. NJ avg 2).↓ 30% better |
Deficiency breakdown
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.
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.
52
Routine deficiencies
NJ avg: 18.0
Inspections
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | NJ Average | vs. NJ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
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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.
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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, 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.
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Optima Care Fountains is located in Secaucus, New Jersey.
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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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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Optima Care Fountains
What neighborhood is Optima Care Fountains in?
Optima Care Fountains is in the Secaucus neighborhood of Secaucus.
Who is the owner of Optima Care Fountains?
The legal owner and operator of Optima Care Fountains is Optima Care Secaucus, Llc.
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.
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