Fountainview Care Center
Lakewood, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315327) · 123 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 10 totaling $48,186
Phone: (732) 905-0700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fountainview Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Fountainview Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.6%.
CMS lists 10 federal fines totaling $48,186.00 against Fountainview Care Center, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Fountainview Care Center is a 123-bed nursing home in Lakewood, Ocean County, New Jersey, with an average of 88.7 residents. The facility is operated as a for-profit partnership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved in September 1993.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fountainview Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its four component ratings are mixed: a health inspection rating of 1 star, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 42.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 10 federal fines totaling $48,186.00 against this facility, and 0 payment denials.
CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for Fountainview Care Center. Families considering this facility should review the detailed inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
No chain ownership information or recent ownership change was reported in this data. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; consult the source directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fountainview Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, the facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.38 hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 42.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 10 fines totaling $48,186.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status was indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 123 beds and has an average of 88.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit partnership; no chain affiliation was reported in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 7, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Fountainview Care Center scores 2, 1, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 7329050700 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 7329050700 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315327?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.