Fountainview Care Center
527 River Avenue · Lakewood, NJ · 08701 · 7329050700
123 certified beds For profit - Partnership
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $26,685 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 10 · $57,526 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E June 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
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.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
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.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2023
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.
Corrected February 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 27, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected March 6, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 17, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2025 | Fine | $26,685 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $4,235 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $3,882 |
| October 10, 2023 | Fine | $3,496 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $3,147 |
| September 25, 2023 | Fine | $2,797 |
| September 18, 2023 | Fine | $2,447 |
| September 11, 2023 | Fine | $2,098 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $4,194 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315327 · certified since September 7, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.