About Southern Ocean Center
Nursing home overview and details
Southern Ocean Center is a for-profit nursing home in Manahawkin, NJ, serving Ocean County and the surrounding community. The facility has 136 certified beds with an average daily census of 122.5 residents.
Southern Ocean Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1994, bringing 32 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with GENESIS HEALTHCARE, which provides administrative support and oversight.
Southern Ocean Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, reflecting strong performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. When choosing a nursing home in Manahawkin, NJ, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Very Good
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Southern Ocean Center has earned a 4-star overall quality rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting above-average performance across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels. This rating places the facility among the higher-rated nursing homes in its area.
Health Inspection
Very Good
Quality Measures
Very Good
Staffing
Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Southern Ocean Center provides 3.51 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.52 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 38.3%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 45.5%. Weekend staffing averages 3.31 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Southern Ocean Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. However, 2 infection control deficiencies have been noted during health inspections. Infection control is a critical measure of patient safety, particularly for vulnerable elderly populations.
Doctors at Southern Ocean Center
14 affiliated physicians
Dr. Aji Kurian, PA
Physician Assistant
Dr. Jennifer Cavage, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Patrick Washington
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Jessica Fichter, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Mariama Hubbard, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Kristen Szulc, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Akosua Obeng-aduasare, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Erica Brown
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Pooja Shah
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Edgar Guillen, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Katerina Korunovski, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Harry Larkin, MD
Family Practice
+ 2 more physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Southern Ocean Center
What is the CMS rating for Southern Ocean Center?
Southern Ocean Center has a 4-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Southern Ocean Center have?
Southern Ocean Center has 136 certified beds with an average daily census of 122.5 residents.
What type of facility is Southern Ocean Center?
Southern Ocean Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Ocean County in Manahawkin, NJ.
How many doctors practice at Southern Ocean Center?
14 physicians are affiliated with Southern Ocean Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Southern Ocean Center have any safety concerns?
Southern Ocean Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·