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502 Route 9 North Cape May Court House, NJ 08210 · Cape May County

(609) 465-7633

All 3 nursing homes in Cape May Court House, NJ (3 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 116 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 315193 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Fountain Springs at Cape May Nursing & Rehab Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Fountain Springs at Cape May Nursing & Rehab Center as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the New Jersey average of 3.5. Inspectors issued 12 citations in the last three years. CMS reports no fines or payment denials in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 5 out of 5; for long-term residents, 5 out of 5.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

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Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.56 hours per resident per day at Fountain Springs at Cape May Nursing & Rehab Center, below the New Jersey median of 3.67 (US median: 3.72). About 0.44 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.20 hours, 10% below its all-week average. 40.4% of nursing staff left within a year (New Jersey median 38.1%).

Nursing care per resident per day 3.56 hours
Below the New Jersey median of 3.67 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.44 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.20 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 40.4% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 33.3% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 1 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds116
Residents per day 84 About 72% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceJuly 1982
Legal business nameCAPE MAY SNF LLC

Paying for care at Fountain Springs at Cape May Nursing & Rehab Center: Medicare and Medicaid

Fountain Springs at Cape May Nursing & Rehab Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet New Jersey's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on April 15, 2026 and found 4 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 12 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 12 citations at Fountain Springs at Cape May Nursing & Rehab Center across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 12 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident assessment and care planning (4) and quality of life and care (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level F, November 26, 2024).

April 15, 2026 · 4 citations

EProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 2026)

EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 2026)

DHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 2026)

DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 10, 2026)

November 26, 2024 · 4 citations

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 31, 2024)

EAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0638 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 31, 2024)

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 31, 2024)

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 31, 2024)

April 27, 2023 · 4 citations

DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2023)

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2023)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2023)

DEnsure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0836 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 20, 2023)

Questions to ask on a tour of Fountain Springs at Cape May Nursing & Rehab Center

  1. What do families most often ask you about before moving in?
  2. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  3. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 5/5 4/5 3/5 5/5
August 2026 5/5 4/5 4/5 5/5
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Location

Hospitals near Fountain Springs at Cape May Nursing & Rehab Center

The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.

  • 5.6 mi
    Cape Regional Medical Center INC Cape May Court House
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 3h 42m for patients treated and sent home
  • 14.1 mi
    Shore Memorial Hospital Somers Point
    Emergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 28m for patients treated and sent home
  • 22.3 mi
    Atlanticare Regional Medical Center - City Div Atlantic City
    Emergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
    Median ER visit 2h 54m for patients treated and sent home

Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.

Nearby nursing homes

Autumn Lake Healthcare at Oceanview Ocean View · 4.1 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 3/5 120 beds · Medicaid
Crest Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Cape May Court House · 4.6 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 3/5 180 beds · Medicaid
Complete Care at Court House Cape May Court House · 5.8 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 2/5 120 beds · Medicaid
United Methodist Communities at the Shores Ocean City · 11.5 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 4/5 60 beds · Medicaid
North Cape Center North Cape May · 15.4 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 3/5 · Staffing 3/5 120 beds · Medicaid

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https://www.nursinghomesineachstate.com/new-jersey/cape-may-court-house/fountain-springs-at-cape-may-nursing-and-rehab-center/ · Data: CMS, October 2026 · Nursing Homes In Each State, not affiliated with CMS or Medicare.