Optima Care Harborview in Jersey City, NJ - Medicare and Medicaid Certified Nursing Home

Optima Care Harborview is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Jersey City, New Jersey. It is located in Hudson county at 178-198 Ogden Ave, Jersey City, New Jersey 07307. You can reach out to the office of Optima Care Harborview via phone at (201) 963-1800. This skilled nursing facility has 180 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 82.94%. Its legal business name is Optima Care Jersey City LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company. It is part of Optima Care, a chain of 8 nursing homes.

Optima Care Harborview (Medicare CCN 315310) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1992 (34 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in January, 2026.

Contact Information

	Optima Care Harborview
	178-198 Ogden Ave, Jersey City, New Jersey 07307
	(201) 963-1800

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Nursing Home Profile

Name	Optima Care Harborview
Location	178-198 Ogden Ave, Jersey City, New Jersey
Certified By	Medicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds	180
Occupancy Rate	82.94%
Medicare ID (CCN)	315310
Legal Business Name	Optima Care Jersey City LLC
Ownership Type	For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Chain	Optima Care (8 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating	3 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Optima Care Harborview in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number	1326795410
Match	Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization Name	Optima Care Jersey City, LLC
Doing Business As	Optima Care Harborview
Address	178-198 Ogden Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307
Phone Number	201-963-1800

NPI Number	1023054228
Match	Possible same name, address or phone number
Organization Name	Jersey City Healthcare Providors LLC
Doing Business As	Harborview Hcc
Address	178 198 Ogden Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07307
Phone Number	201-963-1800

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Optima Care Harborview are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Optima Care Harborview give to their patients.

Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Optima Care Harborview, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing Measure	Provider	National Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day	3.04	3.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day	0.78	0.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day	0.44	0.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day	1.82	2.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend	2.81	3.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend	0.71	0.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day	0.14	0.07
Total nursing staff turnover	100%	45.8%
Registered nurse turnover	100%	42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home	1	0.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)	No
Number of Fines	1
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars	$13,674
Number of Payment Denials	0
Total Number of Penalties	1

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in January, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Optima Care Harborview for 17 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 32 citations since 2022 are listed below.

Date	Deficiency	Harm Level	Status
May 28, 2026	Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jun 29, 2026
May 28, 2026	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Jun 29, 2026
Jan 15, 2026	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. F0838, Administration, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, widespread	Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Jan 15, 2026	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. F0693, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Jan 15, 2026	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by Feb 4, 2026
Jan 15, 2026	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921, Environmental, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by Feb 4, 2026
Jan 15, 2026	Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program. F0944, Administration, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by Feb 4, 2026
Jan 15, 2026	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Jan 15, 2026	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Jan 15, 2026	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Jan 15, 2026	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Jan 15, 2026	Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Jan 15, 2026	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Jan 15, 2026	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. F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Jan 15, 2026	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. F0803, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Jan 15, 2026	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. F0836, Administration, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Feb 16, 2026
Nov 5, 2025	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Nov 24, 2025
Sep 19, 2024	Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
Sep 19, 2024	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
Sep 19, 2024	PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
Sep 19, 2024	Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Nov 8, 2024
Sep 19, 2022	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Sep 19, 2022	Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. F0711, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, pattern	Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Sep 19, 2022	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558, Resident Rights, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Sep 19, 2022	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. F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Sep 19, 2022	Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. F0640, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Sep 19, 2022	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Sep 19, 2022	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Sep 19, 2022	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Oct 28, 2022
Sep 19, 2022	Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection	Potential for harm, isolated	Corrected by Oct 28, 2022

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Optima Care Harborview, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality Measure	Provider	National Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	8.88	13.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	7.75	5.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.28	0.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.22	1.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	53.35	12.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0	0.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.19	3.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	92.12	93.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	60.49	82.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.73	1.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	8.65	14.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	11.24	19.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100	95.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	97.5	79.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	5.87	4.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	13.42	19.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	6.97	15.38

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