Fountainview Care Center
Nursing Home · Lakewood, NJ
CMS certification number315327
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
527 River AvenueLakewood, NJ 08701
Ocean County
- Phone
- (732) 905-0700
- ZIP code
- 08701 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 123
- Residents per day
- 88.7 (72% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Legal name
- Shore Health Care Center, INC.
- Medicare certified since
- September 7, 1993
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.38 (state 3.85 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.36 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.95 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.07 (state 2.23 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 2.99 (state 3.50 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 42.6 (state 39.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 37.5 (state 37.7 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- March 6, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 9.0 (state 8.8 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 5
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 18 health · 11 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-19 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-23 |
| 2025-03-06 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-03-06 |
| 2025-03-06 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-03-06 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-03-06 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-03-06 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-03-06 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-03-06 | 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. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-03-06 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-03-06 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2025-03-06 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-02 |
| 2024-05-30 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-06-28 |
| 2023-02-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-27 |
| 2023-02-24 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-06 |
| 2023-02-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-17 |
| 2023-02-24 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-17 |
| 2023-02-24 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-02-27 |
| 2023-02-24 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-03-17 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
10 penalties in the last three years, including $48,186 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-06 | Fine | $17,345 |
| 2023-10-30 | Fine | $4,545 |
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $4,235 |
| 2023-10-17 | Fine | $3,882 |
| 2023-10-10 | Fine | $3,496 |
| 2023-10-02 | Fine | $3,147 |
| 2023-09-25 | Fine | $2,797 |
| 2023-09-18 | Fine | $2,447 |
| 2023-09-11 | Fine | $2,098 |
| 2023-08-21 | Fine | $4,194 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Gottlieb, Hershel (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 30% | |
| Schachter, Arthur (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 30% | |
| Schachter, Benzion (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 30% | |
| Brand Sonnenschine LLP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ez Care (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mandel, Joseph (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schachter, Arthur (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schachter, Benzion (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Singh, Satyendra (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ez Care (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mandel, Joseph (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schachter, Arthur (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schachter, Benzion (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Fountainview Care Center?
Fountainview Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.3-star average in New Jersey.
How many beds does Fountainview Care Center have?
It has 123 certified beds and cares for about 89 residents per day.
Has Fountainview Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 10 penalties totaling $48,186 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Fountainview Care Center?
(732) 905-0700. The facility is located at 527 River Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.