Optima Care Harborview

Optima Care Harborview is an Assisted Living Home in New Jersey

Optima Care Harborview is an Assisted Living Home in New Jersey

Optima Care Harborview

178 - 198 Ogden Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07307 View Map

Optima Care Harborview is an Assisted Living Home in New Jersey

Optima Care Harborview is an Assisted Living Home in New Jersey

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Overview of Optima Care Harborview

Optima Care Harborview 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.

+1 201-963-1800

Managed by Pat Celecki

Administrator

Pat Celecki serves as the Administrator at Optima Care Harborview, providing dedicated leadership to ensure a supportive and well-managed community environment. Pat is committed to fostering a warm and professional atmosphere for residents and staff alike.

Home Information OPTIMA CARE HARBORVIEW
  • Occupancy trails most facilities in the state, suggesting excess open capacity. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Resident stays are comparable to other state facilities, implying stable turnover.

  • Home revenue lands near the state median, signaling steady but not standout inflows. Payroll costs fall below most facilities, hinting at lean staffing budgets. Total income mirrors statewide norms, reflecting a balanced margin profile.

  • Medicare nights run higher than most peers, indicating robust short-stay referrals. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights hover around the statewide average, supporting a diversified mix.

Occupancy
Beds
180
Occupancy
71.4%
Total Bed Days Available
66060
Avg. Length of Stay
96 days
Avg. Residents per Day
123
Finance
Home Revenue
$19,104,417.00
Payroll Costs
$1,697,730.00
Profit
$-2.00
Total Home Costs
$18,138,457.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
8.9%
House Specifics:
CCN
315310
Owner Name
MENDEL, ERIC
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Hudson
Type of Control
Proprietary — Individual
Operations
Total Admissions
516
Total Discharges
496
% Medicaid Admissions
18%
% Medicare Admissions
34%
% Private Pay Admissions
47%
% Medicaid Discharges
29%
% Medicare Discharges
31%
% Private Pay Discharges
40%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
5 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3.79 hrs
Number of Fines
2
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
33342
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
7297
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
7183
Bed community size
180-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 92 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Long Term Care Facility
License Expiration
March 31, 2026

Additional licensing details

License number: 060905
CMS Certification Number: 315310

Ownership & operating entity

Optima Care Harborview is legally operated by OPTIMA CARE JERSEY CITY, LLC, and administrated by Ms. PATRICIA CELECKI.

Type Of Units

Long Term Care
180 units
Total beds
180 units
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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.

12 visits/inspections

6 complaint inspections

6 routine inspections

New Jersey average: 7 visits/inspections

Routine Scope And Severity F – Moderate Concern

On a scale from A (least severe) to L (most severe).

39 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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Address 1.5 miles from city center

Address 178 - 198 Ogden Ave., Jersey City, NJ 07307

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

106
Total Staff
106
Employees
0
Contractors
44,884
Total Hours (Quarter)
54
Avg Staff/Day
9.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse188.9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse89.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant439.7 No
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
8.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
69 staff
9.6hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
20 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
7 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Other Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4304327,13091100%9.7
Registered Nurse180185,13091100%8.9
Licensed Practical Nurse8084,36791100%9.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist4042,21191100%7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff7072,02191100%6.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician100101,4565662%7.2
Physical Therapy Aide3036694651%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant6066325560%8
Administrator1015626369%8.9
Respiratory Therapist1013204044%8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist2022403033%8
Qualified Social Worker3031473741%4

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Sep 2020 – Nov 2025)

4
Inspections
17
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
4.25
Citations/Inspection
Nov 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
17
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Resident Rights
4
24% of total
Quality of Life & Care
2
12% of total
Infection Control
1
6% of total
Administration
1
6% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
6% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
6% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 16
Complaint Investigations 3
State Comparison (NJ)
Avg Citations (State)
20.9
This Facility: 17
Avg Critical (State)
0.7
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Nov 05, 2025 D Resident RightsF0558 Open
Sep 19, 2024 D Abuse/NeglectF0610 Corrected
Sep 19, 2024 D NutritionF0806 Corrected
Sep 19, 2024 D Care PlanningF0645 Corrected
Sep 19, 2024 D Resident RightsF0580 Corrected
Sep 19, 2022 D AdministrationF0849 Corrected
Sep 19, 2022 E Nursing ServicesF0711 Corrected
Sep 19, 2022 D PharmacyF0755 Corrected
Sep 19, 2022 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Sep 19, 2022 D Quality of CareF0698 Corrected
Sep 19, 2022 D Care PlanningF0640 Corrected
Sep 19, 2022 D Care PlanningF0656 Corrected
Sep 19, 2022 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Sep 19, 2022 E Care PlanningF0658 Corrected
Sep 19, 2022 D Resident RightsF0558 Corrected
Sep 19, 2022 D Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Sep 29, 2020 D Infection ControlF0880 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
128 Total Residents
Medicare 22 (17.2%)
Medicaid 106 (82.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
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Claim What’s Yours: Financial Aid for New Jersey Seniors

Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Managed Long Term Services and Supports
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
  • NJ Specifics: High urban demand; managed care model.
  • Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), medical services.
JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)
  • General: Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits: $40,000 (individual).
  • NJ Specifics: Higher asset limit; limited funding.
  • Services: 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)
  • General: Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • NJ Specifics: Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.
  • Services: Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings), premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark).
Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program
  • General: Age 65+, 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.
  • NJ Specifics: Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.
  • Services: Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings).
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
New Jersey Medicare Savings Program
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
  • NJ Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)
New Jersey Senior Freeze
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; home ownership required.
  • NJ Specifics: Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.
  • Services: Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year.
ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)
  • General: Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed.
  • NJ Specifics: Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.
  • Services: Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters).
Stay NJ
  • General: Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, 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.
  • NJ Specifics: Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.
  • Services: Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026.
Universal Service Fund (USF)
New Jersey Universal Service Fund
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • NJ Specifics: Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.
  • Services: Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income.
Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
  • General: Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits: Not assessed; income-focused.
  • NJ Specifics: Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($450 max).
NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)
New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program
  • 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.
  • NJ Specifics: 21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.
  • Services: 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
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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).
  • NJ Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).

Claim What’s Yours Financial Aid for New Jersey Seniors

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Managed Long Term Services and Supports

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
  • NJ Specifics:
    High urban demand; managed care model.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (5-7 hours/day), assisted living, respite (240 hours/year), medical services.
NJ JACC

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).
  • Asset Limits:
    $40,000 (individual).
  • NJ Specifics:
    Higher asset limit; limited funding.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), home modifications (~$1,000 avg.).
New Jersey PAAD

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • NJ Specifics:
    Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings), premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark).
New Jersey Senior Gold

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+, 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.
  • NJ Specifics:
    Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings).
New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, 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).
  • NJ Specifics:
    Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month), deductibles ($240/year), copays (~20%).
New Jersey Senior Freeze

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$150,000/year (combined household, projected).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; home ownership required.
  • NJ Specifics:
    Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year.
New Jersey ANCHOR

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed.
  • NJ Specifics:
    Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters).
New Jersey Stay NJ

Stay NJ

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year, 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.
  • NJ Specifics:
    Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026.
New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Universal Service Fund (USF)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ prioritized, NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • NJ Specifics:
    Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income.
New Jersey LIHEAP

Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+ prioritized, NJ resident, low-income household.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$3,970/month (individual, 185% FPL).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not assessed; income-focused.
  • NJ Specifics:
    Covers oil, gas, electric; emergency aid available.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Heating/cooling aid ($300-$1,000/season), emergency fuel ($450 max).
New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

Requirements:
  • 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.
  • NJ Specifics:
    21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year), adult day care ($60/day), training, supplies (~$500/year).
New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, 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).
  • NJ Specifics:
    High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living).
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