The Fountains Of Atco
Atco, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315297) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $236,148
Phone: (856) 809-7206 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives The Fountains Of Atco an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
The Fountains Of Atco reports total nurse staffing of about 7.70 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse time of about 0.44 hours per resident per day, and a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover data was not reported.
The Fountains Of Atco has 3 federal fines on record totaling $236,148.00, with no payment denials reported. This facility is also flagged by CMS as a Special Focus Facility Candidate, indicating a pattern of serious quality issues under increased federal inspection.
About this facility
The Fountains Of Atco is a 60-bed nursing home in Atco, Camden County, New Jersey, with an average of 56 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit, individually owned operation and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 10, 1990.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Fountains Of Atco holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measures (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 7.70 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at about 0.44 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in the source data.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $236,148.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials recorded (0).
CMS has designated The Fountains Of Atco as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) Candidate, meaning the facility has been identified by CMS as having a pattern of serious quality issues and is subject to increased inspection oversight. No ownership change has been reported within the last 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator. No chain affiliation was provided in the available data.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measure detail directly on CMS Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Fountains Of Atco has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 7.70 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at about 0.44 hours per resident per day and a staffing star rating of 2; turnover data was not reported in the source data.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $236,148.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flag reported, but CMS has designated this facility as a Special Focus Facility (SFF) Candidate, meaning it has a pattern of serious quality issues and is under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds and has an average of 56 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit individual owner; no chain affiliation was provided in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 10, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (1 star here), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (4 stars) — which combine into the overall score of 1 star.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 8568097206 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8568097206 to arrange a visit and review its inspection history on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315297?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.