DBelow average · score 37/100 · #273 of 347 in New Jersey
Fountainview Care Center
527 River Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701 · 123 certified beds · For profit - Partnership
Staffing 3.4 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in New Jersey
9 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 123)bottom quarter
$48,186 in fines in 3 years
Why Fountainview Care Center is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against New Jersey nursing homes in the same size band (large, 123 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Fountainview Care Center at a Glance
D
37/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.38 h.
38<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 123.
15<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
69<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $48,186 fines, 0 denials.
26<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: New Jersey, large facilities · CMS record 315327 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address527 River Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701
Phone7329050700
CountyOcean
OwnershipFor profit - Partnership
Certified beds123
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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3
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.