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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.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for Optima Care Castle Hill, with 32 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $12,740 in the current dataset.
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.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection1 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
Hudson Co. avg 3.4New Jersey avg 3.35This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Hudson Co. avg: 3.4. New Jersey avg: 3.35.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

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.

32
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
6
From complaints
1
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
132023
12024
172025
12026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

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.

1 record · $12,740 total · Jan 15, 2026
  1. 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
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

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.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)7.24%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)7.25%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)3.45%

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
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

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 / organizationRole
Mendel, Eric5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Domingo, MargotOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Mendel, EricOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Emm Healthcare Group LLCADP OF THE SNF
Shiftster LLCADP OF THE SNF
Domingo, MargotADP OF THE SNF
Mendel, EricADP OF THE SNF
Shukla, PareshADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Hudson County.

615 23rd St, Union City
Hudson County · NJ · 07087
215 certified beds40.7676, -74.0340

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Merwick Care & Rehab Center, LLC
CCN 315001
Plainsboro, NJ213Not shown$26,680
Careone at Somerset Valley
CCN 315002
Bound Brook, NJ433Not shown$0
Spring Grove Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
CCN 315005
New Providence, NJ434Not shown$10,527
Laurel Manor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 315008
Stratford, NJ543Not shown$0
Runnells Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
CCN 315009
Berkeley Heights, NJ425Not shown$28,085
Elmora Hills Health & Rehabilitation Center
CCN 315010
Elizabeth, NJ543Not shown$0

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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
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Jan 15, 20260689JComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 16, 2026
Dec 4, 20250610DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 20, 2026
Mar 10, 20250550EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2025
Mar 10, 20250558DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2025
Mar 10, 20250640DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2025
Mar 10, 20250655EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2025
Mar 10, 20250656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2025
Mar 10, 20250684EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2025
Mar 10, 20250688EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2025
Mar 10, 20250689EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2025
Mar 10, 20250690EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2025
Mar 10, 20250695EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMay 2, 2025
Mar 10, 20250698EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2025
Mar 10, 20250812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 30, 2025
Mar 10, 20250609EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2025
Mar 10, 20250610EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2025
Mar 10, 20250677EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 18, 2025
Feb 10, 20250880DNot available, Infection controlDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2025
Aug 30, 20240921DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 30, 2024
Jan 13, 20230582DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2023
Jan 13, 20230655DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2023
Jan 13, 20230656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2023
Jan 13, 20230657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2023
Jan 13, 20230658DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2023
Jan 13, 20230661EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2023
Showing the 25 most recent of 32 citations.

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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