OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL
615 23RD ST, Union City, NJ 07087
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How OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL Compares
OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL is a 215-bed for-profit nursing facility in Union City, New Jersey. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey average of 3.3 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (3.8%) is above the New Jersey average of 2.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 215 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 62% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Union City, the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. New Jersey average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.5% — better than the New Jersey average of 12.7% (33% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — worse than the New Jersey average of 2.2% (70% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.8% — worse than the New Jersey average of 5.4%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 11.7% — better than the New Jersey average of 24.8% (53% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New Jersey averages across 348 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL with other nursing homes in Union City.
How is OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.5% here versus 12.7% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.8% here versus 2.2% across New Jersey. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 62% occupancy across 215 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does OPTIMA CARE CASTLE HILL lag behind other Union City options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Union City
Union City sits in Hudson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.0% of the population — a lower share of seniors than New Jersey as a whole (16.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 80,389 (12.0%)
- Median age
- 35.3 years
- Median household income
- $75,062
- Median home value
- $400,800
Demographics for Hudson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Union City.
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