01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-01-15 | 17 | 2026-01-15 | 3 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-09-19 | 4 | 2024-09-19 | 13 |
| Cycle 3 | 2022-09-19 | 11 | 2022-09-19 | 9 |
CMS CCN 3153102026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Optima Care Harborview
178-198 Ogden Ave · Jersey City, NJ 07307 · Hudson County
Certified beds180CMS provider file
Recent citation rows57current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
57 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 9 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-05-28 · HEALTHF0655Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-29 · complaint2026-05-28 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-29 · complaint2026-01-15 · HEALTHF0658Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-162026-01-15 · HEALTHF0686Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-162026-01-15 · HEALTHF0693Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-162026-01-15 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-162026-01-15 · HEALTHF0698Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-162026-01-15 · HEALTHF0732Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-162026-01-15 · HEALTHF0760Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-162026-01-15 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-162026-01-15 · HEALTHF0803Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-162026-01-15 · HEALTHF0836Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-16 · complaint2026-01-15 · HEALTHF0838Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-162026-01-15 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-042026-01-15 · HEALTHF0921Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-042026-01-15 · HEALTHF0944Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-042026-01-15 · FIREK0311Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-042026-01-15 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-052026-01-15 · FIREK0355Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-042025-11-05 · HEALTHF0558Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-24 · complaint2024-09-19 · FIREE0030Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-082024-09-19 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-08 · complaint2024-09-19 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-08 · complaint2024-09-19 · HEALTHF0645Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-11-0803 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-22 | Fine | $13,674 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- MENDEL, ERICIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 12/30/2021
- CELECKI, PATIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/30/2021
- MENDEL, ERICIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/30/2021
- EMM HEALTHCARE GROUP LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/30/2021
- SHIFTSTER LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/30/2021
- CELECKI, PATIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/30/2021
- MENDEL, ERICIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/30/2021
- PATEL, JAYESHKUMARIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/30/2021
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.04per resident day
RN hours0.78per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.81per resident day
Staff turnover100.0%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
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