Skilled nursing · Cape May Court House, NJ

Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente

502 ROUTE 9 NORTH, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

5 / 5CMS 116 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Top 8%

Federal · State

Strong

The Palmelle read

Strong. Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 92 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus New Jersey state records. Health inspection rating sits at 4-star, staffing at 4-star, quality measures at 5-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 17.3 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.38 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 33 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, New Jersey DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.38

National

0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This

33%

National

53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This

17.3%

National

14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + New Jersey state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★5 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing★★★★★4 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★5 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.38

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.82

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

33%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

27%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

17.3%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

18.1%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.0%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

1.2%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection currentZero federal fines (36mo)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID315193

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds116

Avg residents87

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Registered nurse hours are 0.38 per resident per day — below the recommended minimum of 0.75 hours. RNs are responsible for clinical assessments and oversight. Low RN coverage is associated with higher rates of hospitalization and missed diagnoses.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, New Jersey DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente?

Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It scores 4 of 5 on health inspection, 4 of 5 on staffing, and 5 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente been cited for resident harm?

CMS data flagged 1 concern on the latest reconcile. The full record for Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente appears in the record section above.

Does Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente use antipsychotic medications?

17.3 percent of long-stay residents at Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 18.1 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 92 out of 100, placing it among the top-scoring facilities nationwide. The score is a composite of federal CMS and New Jersey state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente?

Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente is located at 502 ROUTE 9 NORTH, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210. Phone: (609) 465-7633. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente a special focus facility?

Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente is not currently on the federal Special Focus Facility list, has no abuse icon on file, and no federal fines in the last 36 months.

What does F-689 mean on Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente compare to other Cape May Court House skilled nursing facilities?

Fountain Springs At Cape May Nursing & Rehab Cente holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 92. The full Cape May Court House directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Cape May Court House directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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