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Fountainview Care Center

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527 River Avenue Lakewood, NJ 08701 · Ocean County

(732) 905-0700

All 5 nursing homes in Lakewood, NJ (4 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 123 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 315327 · 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 Fountainview Care 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 Fountainview Care Center as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the New Jersey average of 3.5. Inspectors issued 25 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 4 penalties, including $30,007 in fines, 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.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.52 hours per resident per day at Fountainview Care Center, below the New Jersey median of 3.67 (US median: 3.72). About 0.41 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.08 hours, 13% below its all-week average. 40.3% of nursing staff left within a year (New Jersey median 38.1%).

Nursing care per resident per day 3.52 hours
Below the New Jersey median of 3.67 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.41 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.08 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 40.3% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 22.2% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds123
Residents per day 83 About 68% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceSeptember 1993
Legal business nameSHORE HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC.

Paying for care at Fountainview Care Center: Medicare and Medicaid

Fountainview Care 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 July 16, 2026 and found 7 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 25 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 25 citations at Fountainview Care Center across 5 inspection dates, 8 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on March 6, 2025 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (5) and resident assessment and care planning (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody" (tag F0600, level J, March 6, 2025). 5 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

July 16, 2026 · 7 citations

EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 20, 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 (Jul 20, 2026)

DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 20, 2026)

DAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0637 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 20, 2026)

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 (Jul 20, 2026)

DHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 20, 2026)

DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 20, 2026)

June 19, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

EEnsure 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 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 23, 2025)

March 6, 2025 · 10 citations, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection

JProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Immediate jeopardy · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Past Non-Compliance (Mar 6, 2025)

JRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Immediate jeopardy · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)

DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)

DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0583 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)

DEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)

DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)

DTry 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)

DImplement 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)

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 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)

DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 2, 2025)

May 30, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 28, 2024)

February 24, 2023 · 6 citations

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 (Feb 27, 2023)

EDispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 6, 2023)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 17, 2023)

DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 17, 2023)

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 (Feb 27, 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 (Mar 17, 2023)

Questions to ask on a tour of Fountainview Care Center

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on March 6, 2025 under the rule on freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on July 16, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  4. 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

4 penalties in the last three years, including $30,007 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Mar 6, 2025 Fine $17,345
Oct 30, 2023 Fine $4,545
Oct 23, 2023 Fine $4,235
Oct 17, 2023 Fine $3,882

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 3/5 2/5 4/5 5/5
August 2026 2/5 1/5 3/5 5/5
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Leisure Chateau Rehabilitation Lakewood · 1.0 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 3/5 242 beds · Medicaid
Harrogate Village Lakewood · 2.0 mi away ★★★★★ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 3/5 68 beds
Concord Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center Lakewood · 2.1 mi away ★★★★☆ Inspection 4/5 · Staffing 4/5 120 beds · Medicaid
Shore Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Toms River · 3.2 mi away ★☆☆☆☆ Inspection 1/5 · Staffing 4/5 149 beds · Medicaid

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