B83

OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL

Grade B 83/100 composite score

For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
3/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
4/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

215

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

615 23RD ST, UNION CITY, NJ 07087
2013480818

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.97h
LPN
0.37h
CNA
2.55h
Total
3.89h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

MENDEL, ERIC

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Jul 2022

100%

DOMINGO, MARGOT

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2022

MENDEL, ERIC

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Jul 2022

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (30)

March 10, 2025Health15 deficiencies
0550EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2025
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2025
0655EMinimal harm, Pattern

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2025
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2025
0684EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2025
0688EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2025
0689EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2025
0690EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2025
0695EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 2, 2025
0698EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2025
0609EMinimal harm, Pattern

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2025
0610EMinimal harm, Pattern

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2025
0677EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2025
0640DMinimal harm, Isolated

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 18, 2025
0812FMinimal harm, Widespread

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 30, 2025
February 10, 2025Health1 deficiency
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 28, 2025
August 30, 2024Health1 deficiency
0921DMinimal harm, Isolated

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 30, 2024
January 13, 2023Health13 deficiencies
0655DMinimal harm, Isolated

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 28, 2023
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 28, 2023
0657DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 28, 2023
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 28, 2023
0661EMinimal harm, Pattern

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 28, 2023
0757DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 28, 2023
0801EMinimal harm, Pattern

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 28, 2023
0836CNo harm, Widespread

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.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 28, 2023
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 28, 2023
0582DMinimal harm, Isolated

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 28, 2023
0676DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 28, 2023
0695DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 28, 2023
0759DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Feb 28, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL?

OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL in UNION CITY, New Jersey has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 82.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL?

OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL has an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL have?

OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL has 30 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL have?

OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL has 215 certified beds with approximately 136 current residents (63% occupancy). The facility is located at 615 23RD ST, UNION CITY, New Jersey 07087. It is a for profit - limited liability company facility.

Data Disclaimer

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