Optima Care Harborview
178-198 Ogden Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
Optima Care Harborview is a nursing home in Jersey City, New Jersey. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (201) 963-1800
- Last standard health inspection
- January 15, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 180
- Residents per day, on average
- 150.9
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Optima Care Jersey City LLC
- Chain
- Optima Care
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the New Jersey average (32 vs 24).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
2 citations
Health inspection on May 28, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0655. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2026.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 29, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2022.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.5 to 2.8 hours per resident per day.
14 citations
Health inspection on January 15, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0838. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2026.
Citation F0693. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2026.
Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2026.
Citation F0944. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2026.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0658 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2026.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2026.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0698 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0732. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2026.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2026.
Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2026.
Citation F0836. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2026.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on January 15, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0311. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2026.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 5, 2026.
Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 4, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.1 to 3.5 hours per resident per day.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 5, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0558 2 times since 2022.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from January 22, 2024 from $13,549 to $13,674.
4 citations
Health inspection on September 19, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
13 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 19, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0030. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 8, 2024.
Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2024.
Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2024.
Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2024.
Citation K0531. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0531 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0912. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0923 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0741. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 9, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Fine
January 22, 2024 (2 years ago)
CMS fine of $13,674 on January 22, 2024.
11 citations
Health inspection on September 19, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Citation F0711. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Citation F0640. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
9 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 19, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0211. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 7, 2022.
Citation K0531. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Citation K0281. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install proper backup exit lighting.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- MENDEL, ERIC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 12/30/2021
- CELECKI, PATOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/30/2021
- MENDEL, ERICOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/30/2021
Questions
When was Optima Care Harborview last inspected?
CMS lists January 15, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Optima Care Harborview have?
CMS lists 32 health citations since September 19, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Optima Care Harborview been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $13,674 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Optima Care Harborview?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Optima Care Harborview a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.