OPTIMA CARE FOUNTAINS in SECAUCUS, NJ was fined $60,823 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

OPTIMA CARE FOUNTAINS (SECAUCUS, NJ) — $60,823 in CMS Fines

Outcome: OPTIMA CARE FOUNTAINS in SECAUCUS, NJ was fined $60,823 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.


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


• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.


• Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.


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


• Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.


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