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OPTIMA CARE HARBORVIEW

178-198 OGDEN AVE, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07307
Score: 54 / 100

CMS data shows Optima Care Harborview earning a D grade with a score of 54/100, placing it below most facilities in New Jersey. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

With 2.76 total nurse hours per resident per day, Optima Care Harborview falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 18 deficiencies at Optima Care Harborview. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.76 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.37 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.67 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.51 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.62 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

18
Total Deficiencies
Jan 14, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 18 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0836 Severity D
    Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, Sta
    Jan 14, 2026 · Administration Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    Nov 4, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0645 Severity D
    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    Sep 18, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0806 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing
    Sep 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Sep 18, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.9% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 7.2% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.5% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 6.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 16.5% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $13,674

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 54 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
180
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Sep 18, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6