Public Record
Optima Care Fountains
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Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 1 / 5
- Certified beds
- 334
- Avg. residents per day
- 277.2
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 46
- Inspections on file
- 9
- Last inspection
- 2026-02-19
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Citations
46 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0919Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0924Generalpotential for harm
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0569Generalpotential for harm
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
- 0583Generalpotential for harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- 0607Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
- 0640Generalpotential for harm
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0865Generalpotential for harm
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- 0585Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
- 0550Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- 0583Generalpotential for harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- 0625Generalpotential for harm
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0697Seriousactual harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0847Generalpotential for harm
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
- 0848Generalpotential for harm
Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.
- 0867Generalpotential for harm
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0609Generalpotential for harm
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- 0610Generalpotential for harm
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0842Generalno actual harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0658Generalpotential for harm
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- 0015Generalpotential for harm
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- 0692Generalpotential for harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- 0695Generalpotential for harm
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- 0711Generalpotential for harm
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
- 0730Generalpotential for harm
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
- 0761Generalpotential for harm
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- 0921Generalpotential for harm
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Optima Care Fountains?
- Optima Care Fountains is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Secaucus, NJ, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 315476.
- What is the CMS rating for Optima Care Fountains?
- Optima Care Fountains has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Optima Care Fountains have?
- Optima Care Fountains is certified for 334 beds. It serves an average of 277.2 residents per day.
- How many citations does Optima Care Fountains have?
- Optima Care Fountains has 46 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Optima Care Fountains last inspected?
- Optima Care Fountains was last inspected on February 19, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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