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Southern Ocean Center

Very Good4-Star CMS Rating

1361 ROUTE 72 WEST, Manahawkin, NJ 08050

136 Beds
Medicare Since 1994

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1361 ROUTE 72 WEST
Manahawkin, NJ 08050

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

Overall Rating4/5 Stars
Certified Beds136
Avg. Residents/Day122.5
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyOcean
Affiliated Doctors14

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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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.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.52
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.51
Total Nurse Turnover Rate38.3%
RN Turnover Rate45.5%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.31

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.

Infection Control Deficiencies2

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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 ·