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Fountainview Care Center
527 River Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Fountainview Care Center, in Lakewood, New Jersey, is certified for 123 beds under for-profit, partnership ownership.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New Jersey median of 4; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 8, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.6 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists 10 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $48K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 42.6%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Ocean Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 18 | 20 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.6 | 15.9 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.6% | 43.8% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $48,186 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (32 in the county, 348 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Jersey average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 6 Mar 2025, 24 Feb 2023.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×12 E ×4
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | J | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 6 Mar 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2025 |
| 30 May 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jun 2024 |
| 24 Feb 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2023 |
| 24 Feb 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Feb 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Feb 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Feb 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2023 |
| 24 Feb 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Mar 2025 | Fine | $17,345 | |
| 30 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,545 | |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Fine | $4,235 | |
| 17 Oct 2023 | Fine | $3,882 | |
| 10 Oct 2023 | Fine | $3,496 | |
| 2 Oct 2023 | Fine | $3,147 | |
| 25 Sep 2023 | Fine | $2,797 | |
| 18 Sep 2023 | Fine | $2,447 | |
| 11 Sep 2023 | Fine | $2,098 | |
| 21 Aug 2023 | Fine | $4,194 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.6%, RNs 37.5%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.0% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 1.8% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.0% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.2% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, partnership. Legal business name: Shore Health Care Center, Inc..
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ez Care | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/01/2021 |
| Brand Sonnenschine LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/07/1993 |
| Ez Care | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/05/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Ocean County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aristacare At Manchester LLC | Manchester | 165 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 10.3 | $63K | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Bartley Nursing & Rehab | Jackson | 234 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 4.7 | — | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital Toms River | Toms River | 26 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 26.9 | — | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Community Medical Center Tcu | Toms River | 25 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20.0 | — | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Complete Care At Green Acres | Toms River | 167 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 7.2 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Complete Care At Shorrock | Brick | 180 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 11.1 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Concord Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Lakewood | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7.5 | — | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Crestwood Manor | Whiting | 64 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 14.1 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
All 32 facilities in Ocean County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Fountainview Care Center been cited for?
18 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Fountainview Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $48K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Fountainview Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.4 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Fountainview Care Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, partnership. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Ez Care. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Fountainview Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 6 Mar 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.