FOUNTAINVIEW CARE CENTER in LAKEWOOD, NJ was fined $57,526 by CMS across 10 separate penalties following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

FOUNTAINVIEW CARE CENTER (LAKEWOOD, NJ) — $57,526 in CMS Fines

Outcome: FOUNTAINVIEW CARE CENTER in LAKEWOOD, NJ was fined $57,526 by CMS across 10 separate penalties following 18 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

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


• 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.


• Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.


• 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.


• 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.


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


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


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