Nursing Homes · Lakewood, NJ
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Fountainview Care Center
527 River Avenue · Lakewood, NJ 08701 · 123 certified beds
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About Fountainview Care Center
Fountainview Care Center is a nursing home in Lakewood, New Jersey. Its capacity is 123 beds, below the Ocean County median of 137 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Ez Care. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 18 citations, the most recent on June 19, 2025. CMS also lists 10 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.52 hours per resident per day. It is one of 5 nursing homes listed in Lakewood. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
3.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (18)
Records from February 2023 to June 2025.
June 19, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 23, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected April 2, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected March 6, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0700Try 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
March 6, 2025
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 2, 2025.
May 30, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 28, 2024.
February 24, 2023
Tag F0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2023.
February 24, 2023
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2023.
February 24, 2023
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2023.
February 24, 2023
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 17, 2023.
February 24, 2023
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 27, 2023.
February 24, 2023
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 27, 2023.
Penalties (10)
Total fines: $48,186
March 6, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $17,345 against this nursing home on March 6, 2025.
October 30, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,545 against this nursing home on October 30, 2023.
October 23, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,235 against this nursing home on October 23, 2023.
October 17, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $3,882 against this nursing home on October 17, 2023.
October 10, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $3,496 against this nursing home on October 10, 2023.
October 2, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $3,147 against this nursing home on October 2, 2023.
September 25, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,797 against this nursing home on September 25, 2023.
September 18, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,447 against this nursing home on September 18, 2023.
September 11, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $2,098 against this nursing home on September 11, 2023.
August 21, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,194 against this nursing home on August 21, 2023.
Staffing
3.52 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.38 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
- Parent company: Ez Care
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in New Jersey.
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