Overall Review of FountainView Care Center
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2 reviews mention this
Ongoing concerns with medical response
Some residents and families describe medical care that felt inconsistent or delayed.
A couple of reviews raise serious concerns about medical response, including oxygen needs not being met and issues with oxygen equipment. One reviewer also describes falls and trouble getting help, while another describes oxygen machines that were loud, not working properly, and problems with delivering the right oxygen setup. These accounts are countered by many positive reviews, but the medical-care complaints are specific and repeated.
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3 reviews mention this
Slow help when care calls
Several reviews mention delays or a sense of understaffing during urgent needs.
Some reviewers describe long waits after pressing the call bell, including examples of being left waiting while needing assistance. Other comments also use understaffing as the explanation for care gaps, and one review describes an extended time in a wet diaper when help was not timely. At the same time, other reviews are much more positive about staff helpfulness, suggesting the experience may vary day to day.
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2 reviews mention this
Filth complaints include scabies
Some reviews describe the facility as unclean, including reports of scabies.
Two reviews directly mention a scabies outbreak and describe the facility as filthy. Other reviewers also discuss cleanliness in positive terms, but these negative accounts are strong and specific, and they focus on hygiene and contamination risks. If cleanliness is a top priority, these reviews are worth weighing carefully against the more favorable ones.
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2 reviews mention this
Food quality and diet issues
A few reviews call out poor food quality and problems meeting diet needs.
Some families describe meals as not nutritious or not matching dietary requirements, including examples of receiving food they said was not appropriate for a prescribed diet. Another review adds that the food was “horrible” and ties the experience to staffing concerns. The community does offer restaurant-style dining and special dietary restrictions, but these specific food complaints show up in the reviews.
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Nearby Places of Interest
This part of Lakewood, New Jersey offers a variety of medical services for seniors, including specialized physicians such as cardiologists, urologists, and infectious disease professionals within close proximity. There are several pharmacies nearby for convenient access to medications. Additionally, there are numerous dining options ranging from fast food to sit-down restaurants for a variety of meal choices. The area also has a movie theater and parks for entertainment and outdoor activities. Close by are hospitals and a specialized care center for any medical needs that may arise. Overall, this part of Lakewood provides essential amenities and services that cater to the needs of older adults considering senior living in the area.
Physicians
- Shore Medical Specialists (0.1 miles)
- Dr A Gupta- Cardiologist (0.2 miles)
- Cataract & Laser Institute PA (0.2 miles)
- Infectious Diseases Professionals (0.2 miles)
- Coastal Urology (0.6 miles)
- Garden State Pain & Radiology Center (4.3 miles)
- Seaview Orthopaedic & Medical Associates (4.3 miles)
Pharmacies
- Parkway Pharmacy (1.7 miles)
- Walgreens (2.1 miles)
- Westgate Pharmacy (2.3 miles)
- Rite Aid (3 miles)
- Target Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
- Rite Aid (4.5 miles)
- Rite Aid (4.7 miles)
Restaurants
- Cornerstone Kitchen & Tap (2.7 miles)
- Wendy's (3.1 miles)
- Chick-Fil-A (3.3 miles)
- McDonald's (4 miles)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill (4.1 miles)
- Ikko Japanese Steak House (4.1 miles)
- Taco Bell (4.2 miles)
Theaters
- AMC Brick Plaza 1 (4.2 miles)
Hospitals
- Ocean Medical Center (4.4 miles)
- Children’s Specialized Hospital Outpatient and Long Term Care Center – Toms River Stevens Road (4.5 miles)
- Meridian Health System (5.5 miles)
- Community Medical Center For Kids & Family (7.5 miles)
Parks
- Windward Beach Park (5.7 miles)
- Angela Hibbard Dog Park (6.7 miles)
Cafes
Places of Worship
- Presbyterian Church of Toms River (7.3 miles)
Frequently Asked Questions
123 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Private bathrooms
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
High acuity care
Hospice care
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Catholic services
Concierge services
Jewish services
Planned day trips
Professional, compassionate staff in a clean, safe environment.
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