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Southern Ocean Center

1361 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050

4 out of 5 in Medicare’s overall rating

Summary

Southern Ocean Center is a nursing home in Manahawkin, New Jersey, in Ocean County. According to Medicare (CMS), it has 136 certified beds and it cares for an average of 120 residents a day. It has been certified by Medicare and Medicaid since 1994. It is a privately owned, for-profit home. It belongs to Genesis Healthcare, an organization with 184 nursing homes. It has 4 out of 5 stars in Medicare’s overall rating. The closest hospital with an emergency room is Southern Ocean Medical Center, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.

What it offers

Resident council
Yes, residents have an organized council
Residents counted on a certification survey date
129 (65 on Medicaid and 25 on Medicare), on May 2, 2024
Nurse aide training program
Yes, it has an approved program
Owners (organizations)
Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC; Gen Operations I LLC; Genesis Nj Holdings LLC

Public data from CMS — Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Form 671), 2nd quarter of 2026, CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, CMS — Ownership, September 30, 2026. Confirm the details when you call.

Medicare ratings

Medicare (CMS) rates certified nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars. Southern Ocean Center has 4 out of 5 in the overall rating.

Overall
4/5
Health inspections
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality measures
5/5
Long-stay residents
5/5
Short-stay residents (rehab)
4/5

Star ratings are a useful reference, not a final verdict: it’s best to visit, meet the staff and ask your questions. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026.

Key facts

Certified beds136
Residents per day (average)120
Nursing hours per resident per day3.6
Ownership
For-profit (corporation)Part of Genesis Healthcare (184 nursing homes)
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident or family council
Resident council
Certified since
July 8, 1994
CMS certification number (CCN)
315332

What certification means. A certified nursing home meets the federal requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to receive payments from Medicare, as a skilled nursing facility, or from Medicaid, as a nursing facility. Federal rules require it to have enough nursing staff 24 hours a day, and the state agency inspects it without advance notice. Medicare covers only short stays for skilled care (nursing or therapy), usually after an inpatient hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. For long stays, ask whether your family member qualifies for Medicaid.

Source: CMS — Nursing Homes (certification); 42 CFR §483.35 (text via LII/Cornell); Medicare.gov — Skilled nursing facility care.

Services and features

Southern Ocean Center hasn’t shared information about its services, prices, languages or availability yet. When you call, ask who they serve, what the rate includes, whether any staff speak Spanish and whether they have an opening now. Use our checklist.

Questions to ask when you call

Marisol’s tip: a ten-minute call clears up a lot. Keep these questions handy and write down the answers so you can compare with other places.

  1. Do you have a bed available now, and for what kind of stay: rehab after the hospital or long-term care?
  2. Do you accept Medicaid from admission, or only after a period of private pay? Do you take my relative’s Medicare plan?
  3. Is there staff who speaks Spanish on every shift, including nights?
  4. What therapies do you offer (physical, occupational, speech), and how many days a week?
  5. How do you keep the family informed, and when is the care plan meeting?
  6. What are the visiting hours, and can several family members visit at once?

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Location and what’s nearby

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Address
1361 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050Ocean County
Closest hospital with an emergency room
Southern Ocean Medical Center1140 Rt 72 W, Manahawkin · 2.1 miles in a straight line · source: CMS Hospital General Information

Ask which hospital they send residents to and who goes with them.

Medicare inspections

Like every certified nursing home, Southern Ocean Center gets regular inspections that the state carries out on Medicare’s behalf. We show you the public summary so you have the full picture. Each place can tell you how it works and what improvements it has made: it’s a good conversation to have during your visit.

Last standard inspection
September 8, 2025 · 6 deficiencies cited
Fines (last 3 years)
None on record

See the full reports on Medicare Care Compare. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026. Do you run this nursing home? Add your information so families can learn about your work.

Who to call in New Jersey

Long-Term Care Ombudsman
New Jersey Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman. A free, confidential service that advises residents and families of nursing homes and assisted living and helps resolve concerns with the facility.(877) 582-6995 · Official website
Free Medicare counseling (SHIP)
New Jersey State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) – Division of Aging Services. They explain what Medicare covers and how to compare plans, without selling insurance.(800) 792-8820 · Official website
Medicaid (NJ FamilyCare)
New Jersey Department of Human Services – Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services (DMAHS). Long-term care programs: Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS), Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).(800) 701-0710 · Official website
Licensing and inspections
New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) – Health Facility Survey and Licensing.Look up a license
Services for older adults
New Jersey Division of Aging Services – Area Agencies on Aging / Aging & Disability Resource Connection (ADRC).(877) 222-3737 · Official website
Eldercare Locator (nationwide)
A free national line that connects you with your local Area Agency on Aging.(800) 677-1116 · Official website

Contact information checked against official sources on October 15, 2026. These are free public services; hogaresparamayores.com is not affiliated with them.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Southern Ocean Center accept Medicaid?
It is certified by Medicaid, according to CMS. That doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call (609) 978-0600.
Where is Southern Ocean Center located?
At 1361 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 (Ocean County).
What is Southern Ocean Center’s Medicare rating?
4 out of 5 stars in CMS’s overall rating, 3 for health inspections and 4 for staffing.
What hospital is near Southern Ocean Center?
The closest hospital with emergency services, according to CMS, is Southern Ocean Medical Center, 2.1 miles away in a straight line.
How much does Southern Ocean Center cost?
The facility hasn’t shared its prices with us. Cost depends on the type of room and the care needed. See typical costs.

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