Optima Care Harborview

Name: Optima Care Harborview
Address: 178-198 OGDEN AVE, Jersey City, NJ, 07307, US
Telephone: 2019631800

178-198 Ogden Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307 · Hudson County · 180 certified beds · avg 149 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1992

Part of chain: OPTIMA CARE (8 facilities, chain avg rating 3.0★)

2/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

$13,674

Fines, last 3 years

3.08

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (32)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
May 28, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · from a complaint
May 28, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint
Jan 15, 2026	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not conduct and document a facility-wide assessment of what staff, supplies, and resources it needs to care for its residents properly — during everyday operations, nights, weekends, and emergencies.
Jan 15, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes.
Jan 15, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Jan 15, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors.
Jan 15, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not give all staff the required training on its quality improvement program — the internal system for finding problems and making care better.
Jan 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Jan 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
Jan 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Jan 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail.
Jan 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day.
Jan 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.
Jan 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Jan 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician.
Jan 15, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility was not properly licensed, or did not operate in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and accepted professional standards. · from a complaint
Nov 5, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. · from a complaint
Sep 19, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint
Sep 19, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint
Sep 19, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
Sep 19, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide food that accounts for each resident's allergies, intolerances, and personal preferences, or did not offer appealing alternatives.
Sep 19, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Sep 19, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not make sure the resident's doctor reviewed their care and wrote, signed, and dated progress notes and orders at each required visit.
Sep 19, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups.
Sep 19, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Sep 19, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require.
Sep 19, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Sep 19, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Sep 19, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Sep 19, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail.
Sep 19, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Sep 19, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not arrange hospice services for a resident who needed them, or help the resident move to a facility that could arrange hospice. Hospice provides comfort-focused care for people nearing the end of life.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (4 → 14).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	11	E
2024	4	D
2025	1	D
2026	16	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

1 fine totaling $13,674.

Date	Type	Amount / length
Jan 22, 2024	Fine	$13,674

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	New Jersey avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.08	3.88	3.95	bottom 8% in New Jersey; bottom 17% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.79	0.67	0.69	top 25% in New Jersey; top 28% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.85	3.53	3.50	bottom 12% in New Jersey; bottom 23% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.71	0.50	0.48	top 16% in New Jersey; top 16% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	100.0	39.7	45.8	bottom 1% in New Jersey; bottom 1% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	100.0	37.7	42.9	bottom 1% in New Jersey; bottom 1% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.04, RN 0.78, weekend 2.81. Staffing rating: 2/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Mendel, Eric	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	12/30/2021
Celecki, Pat	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/30/2021
Celecki, Pat	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/30/2021
Emm Healthcare Group LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/30/2021
Mendel, Eric	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/30/2021
Mendel, Eric	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/30/2021
Patel, Jayeshkumar	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/30/2021
Shiftster LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/30/2021

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"How do you decide you have enough staff and resources for your resident population, including nights and weekends?"
"How do you decide when a feeding tube is truly needed, and how do staff care for residents who have one?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
"How do frontline staff report care problems, and how does your quality improvement program act on them?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection
Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu	0.6 mi	Hoboken, NJ	★★★★★	4/5
Alaris Health at Hamilton Park	0.8 mi	Jersey City, NJ	★★★★☆	4/5
Peace Care St Joseph's	0.9 mi	Jersey City, NJ	★★★★☆	3/5
Optima Care Castle Hill	2.0 mi	Union City, NJ	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Manhattanview Ctr for Rehabilitation and Healthcar	2.3 mi	Union City, NJ	★★★★☆	4/5
West Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	2.3 mi	New York, NY	★★★★★	4/5
Optima Care Fountains	3.0 mi	Secaucus, NJ	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Acclaim Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	3.5 mi	Jersey City, NJ	★★★★☆	4/5
New Gouverneur Hospital SNF	3.6 mi	New York, NY	★★★★★	4/5
New East Side Nursing Home	3.7 mi	New York, NY	★★★★★	5/5
Harbour View Senior Living Corp	3.8 mi	North Bergen, NJ	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Peace Care St Ann's	4.0 mi	Jersey City, NJ	★★☆☆☆	2/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 315310.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Optima Care Harborview

178-198 Ogden Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307 · 2019631800

Health inspection rating 2/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $13,674

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "How do you decide you have enough staff and resources for your resident population, including nights and weekends?"
☐ "How do you decide when a feeding tube is truly needed, and how do staff care for residents who have one?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
☐ "How do frontline staff report care problems, and how does your quality improvement program act on them?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 315310 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)