Optima Care Castle Hill
615 23rd St, Union City, NJ 07087, Hudson County
Optima Care Castle Hill is a skilled nursing facility situated at 615 23rd Street in Union City. Set within a dense, urban neighborhood in Hudson County, the community provides residential long-term support alongside short-term rehabilitation services. The facility is licensed for 215 beds, accommodating seniors needing round-the-clock medical oversight in a structured setting.
Accommodations are designed to provide a comfortable, practical living space for residents while they recover or receive long-term support. The interior layout offers functional common spaces where individuals can spend time with visiting family members or relax during the day. Basic on-site conveniences include laundry support, beauty services, and concierge assistance to handle daily practical needs.
Daily life incorporates a variety of recreational and social options designed to keep residents engaged. The activity calendar features arts and crafts, bingo, computer classes, horticulture, and group fitness classes such as Zumba, yoga, and tai chi. Residents can also gather for coffee and tea socials, pizza parties, live entertainment, and pet therapy visits, with pastoral care and religious services available for spiritual support.
Care programs cover a wide medical spectrum, from short-term orthopedic, pulmonary, and cardiac recovery to specialized memory care and long-term nursing. Clinical teams manage complex treatments, including tracheostomy care, IV therapy, wound treatment, and LifeVest monitoring, backed by 24-hour physician availability. Both respite stays and hospice support are also available for individuals and families requiring temporary or end-of-life care.
Pricing
What care costs in this area.
What nursing home care costs in this area
$12,775 a month
That is the New Jersey median for a semi-private nursing home room, not this community's price. This community's actual rate depends on room type and care level. Ask us for this month's real numbers.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.
Care services provided
Nursing home
- 24-hour skilled nursing care
- 24-hour physician availability
- Short-term rehabilitation
- Long-term nursing care
- Stroke rehabilitation and recovery
- Memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia
- Cardiac rehabilitation and CHF therapy
- Pulmonary rehabilitation for COPD
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Tracheostomy care
- Wound care
- IV therapy and treatment
- LifeVest care
- Respite care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Veterans care
- Medication management
Amenities
Activities and outings
- Arts and crafts
- Bingo nights
- Birthday and holiday celebrations
- Coffee and tea socials
- Computer classes
- Horticulture
- Live entertainment
- Pet therapy
- Pizza parties
- Special events and performances
- Yoga and tai chi
- Zumba classes
Living spaces
- Spacious and comfortable accommodations
Services
- Beauty services
- Concierge services
- Laundry service
Wellness and care
- Pastoral services
- Religious services
- Therapeutic recreation
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Location
615 23rd St, Union City, NJ 07087
License
- License number
- 060910
- Licensed as
- Long Term Care Facility
- License valid to
- 10/31/2026
- Licensed capacity
- 215 long term care beds
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid, Medicare, Private pay
- Executive director
- Margot Domingo
- As listed on the state license.
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 9/25/2026.
Ownership
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
- Owner on the licence
- OPTIMA CARE UNION CITY, LLC
Frequently asked questions
What payment options are accepted at Optima Care Castle Hill?+
Optima Care Castle Hill accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment options for resident care.
What types of care are offered at Optima Care Castle Hill?+
The community provides short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing, memory care, respite care, and hospice and palliative care. Specialized clinical support includes pulmonary, cardiac, stroke, wound, tracheostomy, and orthopedic rehabilitation.
Does Optima Care Castle Hill provide memory care?+
Yes, the facility has a dedicated memory care program tailored for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. It provides 24-hour monitoring, personalized care planning, medication management, and cognitive activities.
What activities are available for residents?+
Residents can participate in bingo, arts and crafts, computer classes, horticulture, live entertainment, and fitness options like yoga, tai chi, and Zumba. Social events such as pizza parties, holiday celebrations, and pet therapy are also regularly scheduled.