CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 3153272026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Fountainview Care Center

527 River Avenue · Lakewood, NJ 08701 · Ocean County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★☆☆☆2/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds123CMS provider file
Recent citation rows29current CMS citation release
Penalty rows10current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-03-0692025-03-062
Cycle 22023-02-2482023-02-248
Cycle 32021-03-0912021-03-091
02 / CITATION DETAIL

29 rows in the current release

2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 2 carry J–L. 2 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-06-19 · HEALTHF0658Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-06-23 · complaint
2025-03-06 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02 · complaint
2025-03-06 · HEALTHF0583Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02
2025-03-06 · HEALTHF0600Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Past Non-Compliance · 2025-03-06 · complaint
2025-03-06 · HEALTHF0604Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02 · complaint
2025-03-06 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02 · complaint
2025-03-06 · HEALTHF0610Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02 · complaint
2025-03-06 · HEALTHF0700Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02
2025-03-06 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02
2025-03-06 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02 · complaint
2025-03-06 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02
2025-03-06 · FIREK0511Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02
2025-03-06 · FIREK0741Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-04-02
2024-05-30 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-28 · complaint
2023-02-24 · HEALTHF0558Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-17
2023-02-24 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-27
2023-02-24 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-17
2023-02-24 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-27
2023-02-24 · HEALTHF0814Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-06
2023-02-24 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-17
2023-02-24 · FIREK0222Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-27
2023-02-24 · FIREK0321Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-29
2023-02-24 · FIREK0341Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-31
2023-02-24 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-03-22
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2025-03-06Fine$17,3450
2023-10-30Fine$4,5450
2023-10-23Fine$4,2350
2023-10-17Fine$3,8820
2023-10-10Fine$3,4960
2023-10-02Fine$3,1470
2023-09-25Fine$2,7970
2023-09-18Fine$2,4470
2023-09-11Fine$2,0980
2023-08-21Fine$4,1940
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • GOTTLIEB, HERSHELIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    30% · since 03/28/2024
  • SCHACHTER, ARTHURIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    30% · since 03/28/2024
  • SCHACHTER, BENZIONIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    30% · since 03/28/2024
  • EZ CAREOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2021
  • MANDEL, JOSEPHIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/03/2025
  • SCHACHTER, ARTHURIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/28/2024
  • SCHACHTER, BENZIONIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/28/2024
  • BRAND SONNENSCHINE LLPOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 09/07/1993
  • EZ CAREOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 05/05/2025
  • MANDEL, JOSEPHIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/03/2025
  • SCHACHTER, ARTHURIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/28/2024
  • SCHACHTER, BENZIONIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/28/2024
  • SINGH, SATYENDRAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2016

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.38per resident day
RN hours0.36per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.99per resident day
Staff turnover42.6%CMS reported field
BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.