Manahawkin Health And Rehabilitation Center
Manahawkin, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315206) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $208,234
Phone: (609) 597-8500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Manahawkin Health And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Manahawkin Health And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.81 hours per resident per day, including 0.21 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.3%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $208,234.00 for Manahawkin Health And Rehabilitation Center, with no payment denials on record. This facility is also designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus program for persistently underperforming facilities, so families should review its inspection history.
About this facility
Manahawkin Health And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Manahawkin, Ocean County, New Jersey, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 1984. The facility is licensed for 120 beds and reported an average daily census of 104.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Manahawkin holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its staffing rating is 3 stars, and its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 2.81 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at 0.21 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.3%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $208,234.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS has designated this facility as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, which identifies nursing homes with a history of persistent poor quality and places them under increased CMS inspection scrutiny. Families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
Manahawkin is part of the Champion Care chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, per CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Manahawkin has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.81 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5, and nursing turnover of 51.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $208,234.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon flagged, but CMS lists this facility as an SFF Candidate, meaning it has a history of persistent quality problems and is under increased inspection.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds and had an average daily census of 104.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Champion Care chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on June 6, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (1 star here), health inspections (1 star), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (3 stars), combined into the overall rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6095978500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6095978500 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315206?state=NJ.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.