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Southern Ocean Center
1361 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Southern Ocean Center, in Manahawkin, New Jersey, is certified for 136 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Genesis Healthcare chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, equal to the New Jersey median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 7, 19 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 23.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 15.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the New Jersey median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 35.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Ocean Co. median | New Jersey median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 32 | 20 | 21 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 23.5 | 15.9 | 15.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35.0% | 43.8% | 38.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (32 in the county, 348 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New Jersey average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 8 Sep 2025, 2 May 2024.
Severity mix: D ×21 E ×8 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Mar 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 3 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2026 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 21 Oct 2025 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 21 Oct 2025 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Oct 2025 |
| 8 Sep 2025 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 21 Oct 2025 |
| 6 Jun 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jul 2025 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0637 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jun 2024 |
| 2 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2024 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Infection control inspection | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Infection control inspection | 14 Nov 2023 |
| 6 Apr 2022 | F0809 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 10 May 2022 |
| 6 Apr 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 May 2022 |
| 6 Apr 2022 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2022 |
| 6 Apr 2022 | F0578 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2022 |
| 6 Apr 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2022 |
| 6 Apr 2022 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2022 |
| 6 Apr 2022 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2022 |
| 6 Apr 2022 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | E | Standard survey | 10 May 2022 |
| 6 Apr 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2022 |
| 6 Apr 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2022 |
| 6 Apr 2022 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2022 |
| 6 Apr 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2022 |
| 6 Apr 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2022 |
| 6 Apr 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2022 |
| 6 Apr 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2022 |
| 6 Apr 2022 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2022 |
| 6 Apr 2022 | F0888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | D | Standard survey | 10 May 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New Jersey average. Turnover: nursing staff 35.0%, RNs 41.2%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New Jersey median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.6% | 7.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.1% | 6.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.4% | 4.8% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.1% | 11.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: 1361 Route 72 West Operations Llc. Chain: Genesis Healthcare (184 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/01/2011 |
| Gen Operations I LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/01/2011 |
| Genesis Nj Holdings LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/01/2011 |
| Genesis Healthcare Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/01/2011 |
| Genesis Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Operations LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/01/2011 |
| Ghc Holdings LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 04/01/2011 |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 02/02/2015 |
| Genesis Operations LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/08/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Ocean County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aristacare At Manchester LLC | Manchester | 165 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 10.3 | $63K | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Bartley Nursing & Rehab | Jackson | 234 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 4.7 | — | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Childrens Specialized Hospital Toms River | Toms River | 26 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 26.9 | — | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Community Medical Center Tcu | Toms River | 25 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 20.0 | — | 2 Jul 2025 |
| Complete Care At Green Acres | Toms River | 167 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 7.2 | — | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Complete Care At Shorrock | Brick | 180 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 20 | 11.1 | — | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Concord Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center | Lakewood | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7.5 | — | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Crestwood Manor | Whiting | 64 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 14.1 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
All 32 facilities in Ocean County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Southern Ocean Center been cited for?
32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New Jersey median is 21 per facility.
Has Southern Ocean Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Southern Ocean Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a New Jersey median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Southern Ocean Center?
It is part of the Genesis Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC, Gen Operations I LLC and Genesis Nj Holdings LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Southern Ocean Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 3 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Sep 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.