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HomeNew JerseySouthern Ocean Center

Southern Ocean Center

1361 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 080506099780600
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
136
certified

How Southern Ocean Center Compares in New Jersey

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New Jersey. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
NJ average
3.3/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
NJ average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
4/5
NJ average
3.0/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.56 hrs/day
NJ average
3.85 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.67 hrs/day
NJ average
0.68 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
35.0%
NJ average
39.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the New Jersey average of 3.3/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.56 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.85.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected May 2, 2024
Most recent cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Sep 8, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$12,419/mo
New Jersey median
Private Room
$13,718/mo
New Jersey median
Ocean County 65+
143,400
22.5% of county
County Population
638,691
Ocean County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Southern Ocean Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Manahawkin, New Jersey with 136 certified beds. It has been operating since 1994. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
136
Avg Residents/Day
119.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jul 8, 1994
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Ocean
Last Inspection
Sep 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
40.0
Infection Citations
2

Deficiency Citations (32)

F0842Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 3, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 3, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0640Potential for Harm

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Survey: Sep 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jun 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0637Potential for Harm

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 2, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Oct 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0809Potential for Harm

Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

Survey: Apr 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Apr 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Apr 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Apr 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Apr 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0886Potential for Harm

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Survey: Apr 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Apr 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Apr 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Apr 6, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 2 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.90 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.99 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.67 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.56 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.30 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
35.0%
RN Turnover
41.2%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (19)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2011
GEN OPERATIONS I LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2011
GENESIS NJ HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2011
GEN OPERATIONS II LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2011
GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2011
GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
GENESIS OPERATIONS LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2011
SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 2, 2015
WHITMAN, ARNOLD5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 2, 2015
FISHMAN, STEVENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ADec 31, 2011
BERG, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 1, 2012
FISHMAN, STEVENCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 31, 2011
LARKIN, HARRYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2020
MORRIS, DIANEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
MYERS, JOHNOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2015
GENESIS OPERATIONS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 8, 2025
LARKIN, HARRYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 17, 2025
MYERS, JOHNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 17, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Southern Ocean Center and nearby alternatives.

All New Jersey facilities
Southern Ocean Center
Manahawkin, NJCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation Center
Manahawkin, NJ0 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $297,722
Barnegat Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Barnegat, NJ4.1 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $23,245
Mystic Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Little Egg Harbor Tw, NJ7.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Seacrest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Little Egg Harbor Tw, NJ10.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $11,175
Crystal Lake Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Bayville, NJ14.0 mi
CMS
N/A
Health
N/A
Staffing
N/A
Recorded fines: $418,269
Tallwoods Care Center
Bayville, NJ14.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $13,452
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Southern Ocean Center
Manahawkin, NJ · Current facility
—4/53/54/5None recorded
Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation Center
Manahawkin, NJ
0 ft1/51/53/5$297,722
Barnegat Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Barnegat, NJ
4.1 mi2/52/53/5$23,245
Mystic Meadows Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Little Egg Harbor Tw, NJ
7.2 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Seacrest Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Little Egg Harbor Tw, NJ
10.6 mi3/52/53/5$11,175
Crystal Lake Healthcare and Rehabilitation
Bayville, NJ
14.0 miN/AN/AN/A$418,269
Tallwoods Care Center
Bayville, NJ
14.3 mi3/53/53/5$13,452

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Southern Ocean Center?▾
Southern Ocean Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Southern Ocean Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New Jersey is $12,419/month for a semi-private room and $13,718/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Southern Ocean Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Southern Ocean Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Southern Ocean Center had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Sep 8, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility. It also has 2 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Southern Ocean Center?▾
Southern Ocean Center provides 3.56 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours, 0.99 LPN hours, and 1.90 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 35.0%.
How many beds does Southern Ocean Center have?▾
Southern Ocean Center has 136 certified beds with an average of 119.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 88% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Southern Ocean Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New Jersey, including 1 in Manahawkin. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.

Part of Genesis Healthcare

This chain operates 185 facilities. View all →