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Optima Care Harborview

178-198 Ogden Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307 · Hudson County

Our nursing home in Jersey City, NJ focus on personalized care that prioritizes each resident's unique needs, preferences, and comfort.

3.0CMS overall rating(201) 963-1800 Visit website ↗

Good

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.

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Availability outlookModerate availability

Typically 77% full — openings are usually available.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Jersey City

Optima Care Harborview is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Jersey City, NJ, with 180 certified beds and an average of about 138 residents per day. It operates as part of the Optima Care network.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.38 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.70 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 100%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 15 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $13,674 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average health-inspection rating
•Below-average nurse staffing (3.38 hrs/resident/day)
•High staff turnover (100%)
•15 deficiencies at last survey

Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Jersey City, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds: 180
Avg. residents/day: 138
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain: Optima Care
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 315310

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$14,590–$17,850/mo (median $15,800)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local New York prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.38; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.70; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 100%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 15
Federal fines: 1 ($13,674)
Total penalties: 1
Last standard survey: 2026-01-15
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (30 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-01-15Severity F — potential for harmAdministration 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.

2026-01-15Severity E — potential for harmQuality 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.

2026-01-15Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2026-01-15Severity E — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies

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

2026-01-15Severity E — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

2026-01-15Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

2026-01-15Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2026-01-15Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-01-22	Fine	$13,674

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Concierge services
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

178-198 Ogden Ave, Jersey City, NJ

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Google

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Common questions about Optima Care Harborview

How much does Optima Care Harborview cost?

Optima Care Harborview does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Jersey City, NJ area typically runs $14,590–$17,850 per month (median $15,800, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Optima Care Harborview's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Optima Care Harborview 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Optima Care Harborview?

Staff provide about 3.38 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 100% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Optima Care Harborview?

Optima Care Harborview has 30 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-01-15). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Optima Care Harborview have availability?

Typically 77% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Optima Care Harborview offer?

Optima Care Harborview in Jersey City, NJ offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 180 beds.

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