Lakewood, NJ

Fountainview Care Center

2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $57,526 in total fines with 11 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

527 River Avenue, Lakewood, NJ

(732) 905-0700

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

123

Certified beds

Average residents

90

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1993-09-07

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.36

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.82

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.87

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.51

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

33%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

46%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.4
2.1
1.3 pts worse
1.9
1.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
1.1
0.6 pts worse
1.8
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.7%
93.0%
6.7 pts better
93.4%
6.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
97.2%
2.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.0%
2.4%
0.4 pts better
3.3%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 10.6%
11.4%
0.8 pts better
11.4%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.0%
4.6%
0.4 pts worse
5.4%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 14.1%
19.0%
4.9 pts better
19.6%
5.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.3%
13.5%
0.8 pts worse
16.7%
2.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 4.9%
9.8%
4.9 pts better
16.3%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 5.4%
9.7%
4.3 pts better
14.9%
9.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2%
0.7%
0.5 pts better
1.0%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7%
0.8%
0.9 pts worse
1.7%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 24.4%
15.9%
8.5 pts worse
19.8%
4.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.2%
6.0%
0.2 pts worse
5.1%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 85.5%
78.7%
6.8 pts better
81.7%
3.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 4.3%
8.2%
3.9 pts better
12.0%
7.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
1.2%
1.2 pts better
1.6%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.7%
80.1%
11.6 pts better
79.7%
12 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 37.6%
25.4%
12.2 pts worse
23.9%
13.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-03-06 · Fire 2025-03-06

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-02-24 · Fire 2023-02-24

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-03-09 · Fire 2021-03-09

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-04-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2025-04-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-24

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2023-02-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-24

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-03-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-24

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2023-03-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-24

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-03-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-24

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-02-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-24

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-03-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-24

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-03-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-24

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2023-03-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-03-09

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2021-04-12

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-19

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-06-23

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-03-06

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-06

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-03-06

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2025-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-06

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-30

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-06-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-24

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-02-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-24

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2023-03-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-24

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-03-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-24

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-03-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-24

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2023-02-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-02-24

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-03-17

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$26,685 2025-03-06

Fine

Fine · fine $26,685

Fine

$4,545 2023-10-30

Fine

Fine · fine $4,545

Fine

$4,235 2023-10-23

Fine

Fine · fine $4,235

Fine

$3,882 2023-10-17

Fine

Fine · fine $3,882

Fine

$3,496 2023-10-10

Fine

Fine · fine $3,496

Fine

$3,147 2023-10-02

Fine

Fine · fine $3,147

Fine

$2,797 2023-09-25

Fine

Fine · fine $2,797

Fine

$2,447 2023-09-18

Fine

Fine · fine $2,447

Fine

$2,098 2023-09-11

Fine

Fine · fine $2,098

Fine

$4,194 2023-08-21

Fine

Fine · fine $4,194

Fine

Ownership

Gottlieb, Hershel

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

30% 3 facilities 2024-03-28
Schachter, Arthur

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

30% 6 facilities 2024-03-28
Schachter, Benzion

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

30% 3 facilities 2024-03-28
Halpert, Naomi

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

10% 5 facilities 2008-01-01
Ez Care

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 2 facilities 2021-02-01
Mandel, Joseph

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2025-03-03
Schachter, Arthur

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 6 facilities 2024-03-28
Schachter, Benzion

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2024-03-28

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