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Assisted Living, Nursing Homes · Medicare certified

The Fountains of Atco

114 Hayes Mill Road · Atco, NJ 08004 · Lic. #15a007 (NJ) · 113 certified beds

(856) 753-2000

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About The Fountains of Atco

In Atco, New Jersey, The Fountains of Atco is listed as an assisted living community. Its reported capacity is 113 beds. The NJ licensing record reads "LICENSED" for this listing. It is recorded as a for-profit operator, part of Sage Operations NJ LLC. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 34 citations, the newest dated 5 March 2026. Federal enforcement records add 3 fine or payment denial actions. Staffing reports put it at 7.70 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026

CMS designation

Special Focus Facility candidate (CMS)

CMS lists this nursing home on the monthly Special Focus Facility candidate list. Candidate status means the facility qualifies for possible selection into the Special Focus Facility program based on CMS criteria. It is a public CMS designation, not an ElderCareCosts rating. CMS Special Focus Facility program.

Source: CMS Provider Information.GOV

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

1.0(CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating))Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

2.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

34

2.0(CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating))Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

5.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

34

1.0(CMS Care Compare (nursing home rating))Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

2.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

35

Inspection history (34)

Records from December 2023 to March 2026.

  • January 9, 2026 · F

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-09.GOV
  • January 9, 2026 · D

    Citation F0641

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 under CMS tag F0641 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-09.GOV
  • January 9, 2026 · E

    Citation F0677

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-09.GOV
  • January 9, 2026 · F

    Citation F0730

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 under CMS tag F0730 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-09.GOV
  • January 9, 2026 · F

    Citation F0836

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 under CMS tag F0836 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-09.GOV
  • January 9, 2026 · F

    Citation F0865

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-09 under CMS tag F0865 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-20. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-09.GOV
  • June 28, 2024 · D

    Citation F0883

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-28 under CMS tag F0883 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-28.GOV
  • June 28, 2024 · F

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-28 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-28.GOV
  • June 28, 2024 · D

    Citation F0656

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-28 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-28.GOV
  • June 28, 2024 · D

    Citation F0658

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-28 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-28.GOV
  • June 28, 2024 · D

    Citation F0755

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-28 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-28.GOV
  • June 28, 2024 · D

    Citation F0638

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-28 under CMS tag F0638 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-28.GOV
  • December 6, 2023 · J

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-06 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-06.GOV
  • December 6, 2023 · B

    Citation F0842

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-12-06 under CMS tag F0842 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-01-23. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-06.GOV

Penalties (3)

Total fines on file: $153,458

  • June 8, 2026 · Fine

    Citation FINE-141676

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $82,690 against this nursing home on 2026-06-08 (Fine ID: 141676). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-08-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-08.GOV
  • January 9, 2026 · Fine

    Citation FINE-136778

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $137,865 against this nursing home on 2026-01-09 (Fine ID: 136778). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-09.GOV
  • December 6, 2023 · Fine

    Citation FINE-17846

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,593 against this nursing home on 2023-12-06 (Fine ID: 17846). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-12-06.GOV

Staffing

Latest: 7.70 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Staffing trend (3 periods)

  1. 2026-07-017.70 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-08-017.70 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026Q17.70 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2026-07-01. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit

  1. Parent organization: Sage Operations NJ LLC

    parent · PAC 4880021005

Recent changes to this listing

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Each line is a difference between two readings of a government file. It says what the source reported, not what the provider did.

  1. Sep 2, 2026Listed capacity changed

    Listed capacity changed from 60 to 113 beds.

    Reported by New Jersey NJDOH

  2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  3. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Individual".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  4. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  5. Jul 24, 2026Listed capacity changed

    Listed capacity changed from 113 to 60 beds.

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical NJ range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Assisted Living

Median · NJ$8,710/mo
See full NJ cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

Nursing Homes

Median · NJ$12,775/mo
See full NJ cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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Trust & methodology

Where this information came from

Each block below is one file we read, the date on that file, and the fields on this page that came from it. The date is when the source published or we retrieved it, not the day we last looked at this listing.

New Jersey NJDOHas of August 2026
Care types, City, County, License lookup link, License number, License status, Licensed capacity, Licensing state, Map location, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
Chain identifier, Chain name, CMS Special Focus status, Medicare certification number
CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
Ownership type, Parent organization
CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
NPI
CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
Staffing hours per resident day

Read how we handle every file on the data sources page.