Optima Care Castle Hill
615 23rd St, Union City, NJ, 07087
CMS ownership records associate this facility with Optima Care · For profit - Limited Liability company.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 2
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 1
- of 5
- Staffing
- 3
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 5
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 215
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Jan 15, 2026$12,740
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Mendel, Eric | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST |
| Domingo, Margot | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Mendel, Eric | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Emm Healthcare Group LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Shiftster LLC | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Domingo, Margot | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Mendel, Eric | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Shukla, Paresh | ADP OF THE SNF |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Hudson County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC CCN 315001 | Plainsboro, NJ | 2 | 1 | 3 | Not shown | $26,680 |
| Careone at Somerset Valley CCN 315002 | Bound Brook, NJ | 4 | 3 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center CCN 315005 | New Providence, NJ | 4 | 3 | 4 | Not shown | $10,527 |
| Laurel Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center CCN 315008 | Stratford, NJ | 5 | 4 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare CCN 315009 | Berkeley Heights, NJ | 4 | 2 | 5 | Not shown | $28,085 |
| Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center CCN 315010 | Elizabeth, NJ | 5 | 4 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Optima Care Castle Hill's CMS rating?
Optima Care Castle Hill has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Optima Care Castle Hill located?
Optima Care Castle Hill is located at 615 23rd St, Union City, NJ, 07087 in Hudson County, and CMS lists 215 certified beds.
Does Optima Care Castle Hill have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $12,740 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Optima Care Castle Hill over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does Optima Care Castle Hill's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Optima Care Castle Hill's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 3.4 across 15 facilities in Hudson County, and 3.35 across New Jersey. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Optima Care Castle Hill's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Optima Care Castle Hill's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 315344
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 215
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 32 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | 0689 | J | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | 0610 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 0550 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 0558 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 0640 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 0655 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 0684 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 0688 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 0689 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 0690 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 0695 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | May 2, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 0698 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 0812 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 0609 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 0610 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 0677 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | 0880 | D | Not available, Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Aug 30, 2024 | 0921 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 0582 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 0655 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 0657 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 0658 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 28, 2023 |
| Jan 13, 2023 | 0661 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 28, 2023 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
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