Southern Ocean Center
Manahawkin, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315332) · 136 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (609) 978-0600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southern Ocean Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3 stars and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Southern Ocean Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.0% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Southern Ocean Center has no federal fines on record — 0 fines totaling $0.00 — and no payment denials reported by CMS; no abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available data.
About this facility
Southern Ocean Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Manahawkin, Ocean County, New Jersey, certified since July 1994. The facility is licensed for 136 beds and reports an average of 119.6 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which includes 184 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars — notably lower than this facility's own rating.
According to CMS Care Compare, Southern Ocean Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars. Component ratings are: health inspections 3 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 4 stars. There has been no ownership change in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.56 per resident per day, including 0.67 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show zero federal fines (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is present in the data provided for this facility.
Families considering this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measures on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details. Data reflects the CMS Care Compare dataset as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Southern Ocean Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the New Jersey state average of 3.31 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours, with a 35.0% nursing turnover rate and a 4-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 136 beds and reports an average of 119.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain, which includes 184 facilities averaging 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 8, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the available data; contact the facility at 609-978-0600 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 609-978-0600 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full profile at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315332?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.