Home / New Jersey / Lakewood
527 River Avenue, Lakewood, NJ 08701 · Ocean County · (732) 905-0700
123 certified beds, about 89 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1993
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 315327 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 16, 2026, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the New Jersey average is 8.6, the national average 9.2).
Of 25 health citations since February 2023, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (2 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists 8 fines totaling $41,894 in the last three years; the largest was $17,345, and the latest is dated March 6, 2025.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.38 hours per resident per day, against 3.85 across New Jersey and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.36 of those hours.
42.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New Jersey average 39.7%).
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 25 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to provide pharmaceutical services in accordance with professional standards by not ensuring a.) a system to ensure discrepancies of controlled substances were documented and rectified for four controlled substances, Ambien, Klonopin, Percocet, and Ultram and, b.) accurately account for and document the administration of a controlled medication, liquid morphine sulfate. This deficient practice was identified for 4 medications stored in the Automated Dispensing System (ADS) and on 1of 4 medication carts reviewed and was evidenced by the following: 1. On 7/9/26 at 11:30 AM, the surveyor requested a copy of the discrepancy report for the ADS from the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON). The report was provided and included Ambien, Klonopin, Percocet, and Ultram; [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of facility provided documents, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain proper kitchen sanitation practices to prevent the development of food borne illness. The deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 7/9/26 at 10:47 AM, during the kitchen tour with the Food Service Director (FSD), the surveyor observed a utility rack with stacked pans on each shelf, all turned upside down. The FSD identified this as the dried pot and pan storage rack. The surveyor observed seven pans stacked together on the third shelf from the top. The FSD identified these as 4-inch deep full-size pans. The FSD separated all seven pans, and the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th pans in the stack revealed a clear, thin liquid dripping onto the floor. The pans were visibly wet on the inside and outside surfaces. [...]
Inspectors wroteComplaint # 3091573Based on interviews, review of medical records and other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to report an allegation of verbal abuse to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) within 2 hours for one of one resident (Resident # 19) reviewed for abuse. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following:A review of the admission Record (an admission summary) for Resident #19 revealed the resident was admitted to the facility with diagnoses which included but were not limited to; [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and review of medical records and other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to complete a Significant Change in Status Assessment (SCSA) using the Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI) process on a resident who elected hospice benefits in the appropriate time frame. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for hospice (Resident # 11). This deficient practice was evidenced by the following:On 7/09/2026 at 10:23 AM, the surveyor observed Resident #11 in a wheelchair. The resident stated hospice was going well. The surveyor reviewed the resident's electronic medical record (EMR), which revealed an admission Record that reflected Resident #11 had medical diagnoses which included, but were not limited to, cancer. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and review facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to obtain a physician's order for oxygen therapy for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #5) reviewed for respiratory care. The deficient practice was evidenced by the following:On 7/9/26 at 10:40 AM, during the initial tour, the surveyor observed Resident #5 sitting in a wheelchair in their room. The surveyor observed an oxygen concentrator (a device that generates oxygen) located near the resident's bed, with a nasal cannula (tubing that delivers the oxygen from the concentrator to the nose) placed on the oxygen concentrator. The resident stated that they wear oxygen while in bed at night. The surveyor reviewed the electronic medical record (EMR) for Resident #5. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview, record review, and review of other pertinent facility documentation, it was determined that the facility Medical Director (MD) failed to attend mandatory quarterly Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings for two out of five quarterly meetings. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 07/09/26 at 10:05 AM, the survey team met with the Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) and Director of Nursing (DON) during the Entrance Conference. The surveyor requested a copy of all quarterly QAPI sign-in sheets since the last survey, a list of QAPI Committee Members, and the QAPI policies and procedures. A review of the list of QAPI Committee Members revealed that the Medical Director was listed as a member. A review of the facility-provided QAPI sign-in sheets revealed the following:QAPI 2025 4th Quarter (dated 12/31/25): [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, record review, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure contracted hospice staff utilized proper personal protective equipment (PPE: clothing or gear worn to protect both those providing and receiving care from potential harm) during care of a resident on enhanced barrier precautions (EBP: infection control measures using gowns and gloves during high-contact care to prevent the spread of multidrug-resistant organisms). The deficient practice was identified for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #22) reviewed for infection control and was evidenced by the following:On 7/9/26 at 10:05 AM, the surveyor observed an EBP sign on the resident's door with the letter B written in black ink on it and a PPE bin outside of the room. [...]
Inspectors wroteComplaint #: NJ186666 Based on interview and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure physician's orders were obtained for a.) weekly cleaning and tubing changes for a resident's continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine and b.) filling the chamber of the CPAP machine with distilled water daily from March 2025 through the resident's discharge from the facility in accordance with professional standards of practice. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 4 residents reviewed (Resident #1). Reference: New Jersey Statutes Annotated, Title 45. Chapter 11. Nursing Board. The Nurse Practice Act for the State of New Jersey states: [...]
Inspectors wroteComplaint #: NJ162242 Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy, the facility failed to implement their abuse policies and procedures by ensuring a resident (Resident #239) was free from verbal abuse. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for abuse (Resident #239). Resident #239, who had diagnoses of bipolar, schizoaffective disorder, and anxiety, was observed by staff at an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) doctor's office appointment being verbally abused and exploited by their facility escort, Housekeeping Aide (HA #1), who recorded the resident with their cell phone while they verbally abused the resident. The ENT staff who witnessed the incident reported that HA #1 was belittling and yelling at the resident. [...]
Inspectors wroteComplaint #: NJ162242 Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of pertinent facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to thoroughly investigate an allegation of staff to resident verbal abuse and exploitation by a Housekeeping Aide (HA #1) who was observed being verbally abusive and videotaping the incident. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for abuse (Resident #239). Resident #239, who had diagnoses of bipolar, schizoaffective disorder, and anxiety, was observed by staff at an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) doctor's office appointment being verbally abused and exploited by their facility escort, HA #1, who recorded the resident with their cell phone while they verbally abused the resident. The ENT staff who witnessed the incident reported that HA #1 was belittling and yelling at the resident. [...]
Inspectors wroteComplaint #: NJ162242 Based on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident's rights were protected when a staff member video recorded the resident without the resident or their representative's consent. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for resident rights (Resident #239).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to respect the right to confidentiality of medical records during medication pass. This deficient practice was identified for 2 of 8 residents observed during medication pass (Resident #38 and Resident #290).
Inspectors wroteComplaint #: NJ162242 Based on observation, interview, record review, and review of the facility's policy, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for restraints (Resident #239).
Inspectors wroteComplaint #: NJ172235 Based on interviews, record review, and facility policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to implement policies and procedures to report an allegation of staff-to-resident sexual abuse to the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH). This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 3 residents reviewed for abuse (Resident #289).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure residents received alternative measures prior to installation of bedrails. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for bedrails (Resident 78).
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, and policy review, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a physician ordered as needed (PRN) antianxiety medication had a stop date. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for unnecessary medications (Resident #141).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to properly store medications safely and securely during medication administration. The deficient practice was identified for 2 of 8 residents observed during medication pass.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview, it was determined that the facility failed to ensure a resident's medical record was maintained complete, accurately documented, and readily accessible. This deficient practice was identified for 1 of 30 sampled residents (Resident #87).
Inspectors wroteComplaint# NJ00174037 Based on interviews, record review, and review of other pertinent facility documentation on 05/30/24, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a complete Medical Record (MR) which contained the New Jersey Universal Transfer Form (NJUTF) for a resident who was sent out for an emergent hospitalization. This deficient practice was identified for Resident #4, 1 of 5 sampled residents, and was evidenced by the following: According to the admission Record, Resident #4 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses which included but were not limited to: Benign Neoplasm of Cerebral Meninges, Hypertension, Atrial Fibrillation, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), and Diabetes Mellitus type 2. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain kitchen sanitation in a safe and consistent manner to prevent food borne illness. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 2/16/2023 from 9:30 AM to 10:18 AM the surveyor, accompanied by the Director of Nutrition Services (DONS), observed the following in the kitchen: 1. In the dry storage room on an upper shelf 3 individual, opened cardboard boxes, contained plastic knives, forks, and spoons. The boxes were open to the air and the utensils were exposed to contamination. 2. On an upper rack of a wheeled and multi-tiered can storage rack, a can of applesauce unsweetened had a significant dent on the upper seam. The DONS removed the can to the designated dented can area. 3. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to provide a sanitary environment for residents, staff, and the public by failing to maintain garbage off the ground surrounding 2 of 2 garbage dumpster's. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 2/16/2023 at approximately 10:10 AM, the surveyor and the facility Director of Nutrition Services (DONS) went outside the facility to inspect the designated facility garbage area. Upon arriving to the designated garbage area, the surveyor observed 2 green dumpster's with lids open and staff actively dumping garbage. The DONS identified these 2 dumpster's as garbage dumpster's. A third dumpster with its lids closed was determined to be a recycling only dumpster, per the DONS. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to a) implement infection control measures for the handling and storage of respiratory equipment for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for oxygen use, (Resident # 30 and Resident # 68) and b) failed to ensure staff wore the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required to enter a resident's room that required transmission-based precautions during wound care. The deficient practice was observed for 1 of 2 residents investigated for Pressure Ulcer/Injury (Resident #97). This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: 1.) During the initial tour of [NAME] unit on 2/16/2023 at 11:29 AM, Resident #30 was observed lying in bed. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of facility documents, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain the call device within reach for 1 of 29 sampled residents, (Resident #67). This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 2/17/2023 at 8:46 AM the surveyor observed Resident #67 lying in bed. The surveyor observed that Resident #67's call device was on the floor at the foot of the bed. The call device was between the wall and bed. The call device was not accessible to the Resident #67. According to the Resident Face Sheet, Resident #67 was admitted to the facility with the following but not limited to diagnoses: Alzheimer's disease, insomnia, dementia, unspecified severity with behavioral disturbance, and dementia with agitation. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to maintain a clean and safe environment for 1 of 3 units, [NAME]. This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: On 2/17/2023 at 12:37 PM, Surveyor #1 observed the following on [NAME] unit: *While walking in the hallway your feet were partially sticking to the floor. *The floor in the unit dayroom/Dining room had dried stains, odor of urine and a large dried stain by the partitioned part of the wall when entering the room to the left. On 2/17/2023 at 12:42 PM, Surveyor #1 observed the following: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, record review and review of other facility documentation, it was determined that the facility failed to follow physician orders in accordance with professional standards for the care of Oxygen tubing for 2 of 3 residents reviewed for oxygen use (Resident # 30 and Resident # 68). This deficient practice was evidenced by the following: Reference: New Jersey Statutes, Annotated Title 45, Chapter 11. [...]
15 fire safety citations on file: 5 on July 16, 2026, 2 on March 6, 2025, 8 on February 24, 2023.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2025 | Fine | $17,345 |
| October 30, 2023 | Fine | $4,545 |
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $4,235 |
| October 17, 2023 | Fine | $3,882 |
| October 10, 2023 | Fine | $3,496 |
| October 2, 2023 | Fine | $3,147 |
| September 25, 2023 | Fine | $2,797 |
| September 18, 2023 | Fine | $2,447 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.38 | 3.85 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.36 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.99 | 3.50 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.07 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.95 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 42.6% | 39.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 37.5% | 37.7% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.14 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.54 on weekdays and 2.99 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 18.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.74 in April to June 2025 to 3.38 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.38 | 0.36 | 3.54 | 2.99 | 18.5% | 0 of 90 | 89 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.38 | 0.38 | 3.53 | 3.02 | 24.8% | 0 of 92 | 89 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.05 | 0.36 | 3.26 | 2.51 | 10.2% | 0 of 92 | 90 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.74 | 0.37 | 3.82 | 3.54 | 18.2% | 0 of 91 | 85 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| New Jersey, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.68 | 0.59 | 3.82 | 3.34 | 11.6% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $22.52 | $21.13 to $23.44 | 32,400 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $36.13 | $32.16 to $38.45 | 17,410 |
| Registered nurses | $51.20 | $47.94 to $61.41 | 92,680 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New Jersey | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 8.7 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 0.8 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 8.2 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.0 | 5.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.2 | 12.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 38.9 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.4 | 2.1 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Fountainview Care Center's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (61.1% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
61.1% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · New Jersey: 130 better, 19 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 102 eligible stays.
10.5% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · New Jersey: 2 better, 8 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 116 eligible stays.
7.8% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · New Jersey: 3 better, 13 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 84 eligible stays.
51.9% this home
Median of homes: New Jersey68.7% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 52 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: New Jersey0.6% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 87 residents counted.
1.9% this home
Median of homes: New Jersey1.7% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 87 residents counted.
95.7% this home
Median of homes: New Jersey99.5% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 23 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: SHORE HEALTH CARE CENTER, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gottlieb, Hershel | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 30% | 03/28/2024 |
| Schachter, Arthur | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 30% | 03/28/2024 |
| Schachter, Benzion | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 30% | 03/28/2024 |
| Ez Care | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 02/01/2021 | |
| Mandel, Joseph | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/03/2025 | |
| Schachter, Arthur | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/28/2024 | |
| Schachter, Benzion | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/28/2024 | |
| Brand Sonnenschine LLP | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 09/07/1993 | |
| Ez Care | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 05/05/2025 | |
| Mandel, Joseph | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/03/2025 | |
| Schachter, Arthur | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/28/2024 | |
| Schachter, Benzion | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/28/2024 | |
| Singh, Satyendra | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/01/2016 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
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