Optima Care Harborview

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Nursing Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Jersey City, NJ

CMS overall rating

Optima Care Harborview

Q: What neighborhood is Optima Care Harborview in?

Optima Care Harborview is in the The Heights neighborhood of Jersey City.

Q: Is Optima Care Harborview in a walkable area?

Optima Care Harborview has a walk score of 92. 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 Harborview?

According to NJ state health department records, Optima Care Harborview's license number is 060905.

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

According to NJ state health department records, Optima Care Harborview's license expires on March 31, 2027.

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

Optima Care Harborview's occupancy is 71%.

Q: Who is the administrator of Optima Care Harborview?

Ms. Patricia Celecki is the administrator of Optima Care Harborview.

Q: How many beds does Optima Care Harborview have?

Optima Care Harborview has 180 beds.

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Nursing Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Jersey City, NJ

CMS overall rating

178 - 198 Ogden Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307 View map

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

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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.

(201) 963-1800

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

3h 48m per day

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

vs New Jersey avg

-2%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +53% 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.	42m per day	■ Avg 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.	34m per day	▼ 39% 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 7m per day	▼ 5% 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.	3h 9m per day	▼ 9% 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.	9m per day	▲ 53% 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.	33m per day	▲ 14% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

120 days

180-bed community

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

Walk Score: 92 / 100

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

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

71%

Lower than the New Jersey average: 77%

Occupied beds

128 / 180

Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationMarch 31, 2027

License Number060905

CMS Certification Number315310

Optima Care Harborview is legally operated by Optima Care Harborview, and administrated by Ms. Patricia Celecki.

Officers

Eric Mendel

Long Term Care

180 units

Total beds

180 units

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Short-Term Rehab

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehabilitation

Long Term Nursing Care

Stroke Rehabilitation

Hospice & Palliative Care

Cardiac Rehabilitation

Orthopedic Rehabilitation

Iv Therapy And Treatment

Wound Care

Pulmonary Rehabilitation For Copd

24-Hour Physician Availability

Trach Rehab

Veterans Care

Lifevest Care

Concierge

Beauty Services

Pastoral Services

Therapeutic Recreation

Pet Therapy

Yoga & Tai Chi

Computer Classes

Horticulture

Coffee / Tea Socials

Birthday / Holiday Celebrations

Special Events / Performances

Laundry Service

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 56 deficiencies 12 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 15, 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.	56	18	This facility has 211% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (56 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 211% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2020.	9.3	3	This facility has 210% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (9.3 vs. NJ avg 3).↑ 210% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	4.7	2	This facility has 135% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (4.7 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 135% worse

Deficiency breakdown

39 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.	12	9	This facility has 33% more total inspections than a typical New Jersey nursing home (12 vs. NJ avg 9).↑ 33% 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

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

January 15, 2026 complaint investigation substantiated denial of admission to a resident with Candida Auris despite facility knowledge and protocols to manage contact precautions.
September 19, 2024 recertification survey cited 18 deficiencies including staffing shortages, incomplete abuse investigations, food allergy errors, and multiple life safety code violations.
May 18, 2021 complaint survey found the facility in compliance with no deficiencies cited.

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Inspections since 2020

Total health inspections 4

New Jersey average 4

Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total health citations

New Jersey average 20.9

Citations per inspection

4.25

New Jersey average 5.35

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

14 of 17 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 17 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 17 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 6 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

17 moderate citations New Jersey average: 19.3

0 minor citations New Jersey average: 0.5

Citations history (last 6 years)

Resident Rights moderate citation Nov 05, 2025

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Sep 19, 2024

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Sep 19, 2024

Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Sep 19, 2024

Corrected

Total staff 267

Employees 132

Contractors 135

Staff to resident ratio 2.09 : 1

16% more staff per resident than New Jersey average

Avg staff/day 69

Average shift 7.7 hours

0% compared with New Jersey average

Total staff hours (quarter) 48,584

Nursing staff breakdown

7.3 hours

8.4 hours

151

7.6 hours

Contractor staffing

7,199 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 84 Licensed Practical Nurse: 49 Registered Nurse: 1 Administrator: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	67	84	151	26,839	92	100%	7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse	14	49	63	7,275	92	100%	8.4
Registered Nurse	17	1	18	5,119	92	100%	7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist	8	0	8	3,155	92	100%	8.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician	9	0	9	1,950	76	83%	7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant	6	0	6	1,139	77	84%	6.9
Physical Therapy Aide	4	0	4	748	63	68%	6.1
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	599	73	79%	8.2
Mental Health Service Worker	2	0	2	537	61	66%	5.9
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist	1	0	1	447	58	63%	7.7
Administrator	0	1	1	420	56	61%	7.5
Qualified Social Worker	3	0	3	357	67	73%	5.3

151 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

63 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

18 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

8 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 100%

9 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 83%

6 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 84%

4 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 68%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 79%

2 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 66%

1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

% of Days 63%

1 Administrator

% of Days 61%

3 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 73%

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Total fines amount $14K

82% 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 $14K

New Jersey average $77K

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Jan 22, 2024 · $14K

Civil Money Penalty Jan 22, 2024

$14K

Last updated: Jan 2026

High-risk clinical events score 7.9

15% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score 14.9

20% worse than 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 10.6%

5% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened 15.9%

44% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 18.2%

14% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury 0.7%

72% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 5.7%

6% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight 6.4%

37% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use 8.1%

26% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.3%

7% 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 2.61

25% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days 2.02

80% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures

Above average New Jersey avg: 3.8

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.9%

24% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine 97.5%

22% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 28.3%

11% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits 7.5%

9% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury 0.0%

100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 67.8%

26% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 44.5%

12% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

44% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 28 days

Medicaid

26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Total residents 128

Medicare

17.2% of residents

Medicaid

106

82.8% 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 Harborview from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 73.6% ↓ 0.0pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$1.7M ↓ ~$1.7M vs 2022

Payroll Costs $3.0M ↑ ~$866.7K vs 2022

Operating Margin -10.1% ↓ 10.0pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	90.9%	92.5%	88.8%	89.4%	89.4%	89.1%	88.3%	92.2%	86.4%	69.1%	73.2%	73.6%	73.6%
Beds	180	180	180	180	180	180	180	180	180	180	180	180	180
Net Income	$3,236,027	$3,462,511	$534,126	$1,704,395	$963,742	$1,419,331	$463,363	$642,664	-$51,668	$783,017	$1,132,585	-$2	-$1,726,502
Gross Revenue	$21,384,769	$22,835,517	$21,115,209	$21,166,070	$20,784,360	$21,708,339	$23,230,648	$23,887,559	$21,748,460	$20,864,003	$21,767,709	$19,104,417	$18,388,981
Operating Expenses	$15,610,498	$16,045,290	$17,860,151	$16,661,981	$16,923,300	$17,077,446	$18,634,145	$19,836,203	$18,977,935	$19,254,028	$19,506,322	$18,138,457	$18,904,427
Net Patient Income	$3,223,418	$3,433,598	$450,465	$1,559,455	$868,813	$1,269,448	$762,217	$538,350	-$8,030	-$773,291	$56,131	-$9,205	-$1,728,942
Net Patient Revenue	$18,833,916	$19,478,888	$18,310,616	$18,221,436	$17,792,113	$18,346,894	$19,396,362	$20,374,553	$18,969,905	$18,480,737	$19,562,453	$18,129,252	$17,175,485
Payroll Costs	$1,861,359	$1,723,830	$1,618,374	$1,693,246	$1,700,223	$1,759,744	$1,753,608	$1,854,149	$1,837,455	$1,814,751	$1,696,809	$2,094,546	$2,961,277
Operating Margin %	17.1%	17.6%	2.5%	8.6%	4.9%	6.9%	3.9%	2.6%	0.0%	-4.2%	0.3%	-0.1%	-10.1%
Medicare %	16.9%	19.9%	18.2%	18.3%	14.6%	16.2%	20.3%	19.2%	16.2%	24.6%	16.0%	16.7%	11.2%
Medicaid %	79.1%	73.8%	71.6%	69.3%	73.1%	70.3%	62.5%	64.1%	72.4%	63.9%	71.6%	68.6%	78.7%
Private %	4.0%	6.3%	10.2%	12.4%	12.3%	13.5%	17.1%	16.7%	11.4%	11.5%	12.4%	14.8%	10.2%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$315	$320	$314	$310	$303	$313	$334	$336	$334	$406	$409	$373	$355
Cost/Day	$261	$263	$306	$284	$288	$291	$321	$327	$334	$423	$408	$373	$391
Avg Length of Stay	105.3 days	96.2 days	73.5 days	87.2 days	89.2 days	86.7 days	84.6 days	86.6 days	103.6 days	103.4 days	113.9 days	96.0 days	119.7 days

Finances and operations

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

Net patient revenue

$17.2M

Net patient income

-$1.7M

Privately-owned community Operated by a single business entity.

Net patient revenue

$17.2M

Net patient income

-$1.7M

Other income

$2.4K

Payroll costs

$3.0M 17.2% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$15.9M

Total costs

$18.9M

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

New residents most often arrive under private pay (44% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 28 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 30%

Private pay 44%

Medicaid 26%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 29%

Private pay 33%

Medicaid 38%

Managed by Pat Celecki

Administrator

1.5 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Jersey City's city center to Optima Care Harborview's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.7 miles to nearest hospital (Jersey City Medical Center)

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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)

What neighborhood is Optima Care Harborview in?

Optima Care Harborview is in the The Heights neighborhood of Jersey City.

Is Optima Care Harborview in a walkable area?

Optima Care Harborview has a walk score of 92. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the license number of Optima Care Harborview?

According to NJ state health department records, Optima Care Harborview's license number is 060905.

When does Optima Care Harborview's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Optima Care Harborview's license expires on March 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Optima Care Harborview?

Optima Care Harborview's occupancy is 71%.

Who is the administrator of Optima Care Harborview?

Ms. Patricia Celecki is the administrator of Optima Care Harborview.

How many beds does Optima Care Harborview have?

Optima Care Harborview has 180 beds.

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Optima Care Harborview

Overview of Optima Care Harborview

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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

Inspections since 2020

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151 Certified Nursing Assistant

63 Licensed Practical Nurse

18 Registered Nurse

8 Clinical Nurse Specialist

9 Respiratory Therapy Technician

6 Physical Therapy Assistant

4 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Nurse Practitioner

2 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist

1 Administrator

3 Qualified Social Worker

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Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

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Managed by Pat Celecki

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

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