SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER is a 3-star (average) rated 136-bed nursing home in MANAHAWKIN, New Jersey. It has 7 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. Its quality ratings have declined in recent months. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated May 2026

southern ocean center

1361 ROUTE 72 WEST · MANAHAWKIN, NJ 08050
3
★★★☆☆
Overall Rating
Health Inspections
3 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
declining
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.52
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.51
RN Turnover
45.5%
Total Staff Turnover
38.3%
Facility Info
Beds
136
Avg. Residents/Day
123
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
7
Complaint Deficiencies
4
Total Fines
$0
Number of Penalties
0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER?
SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars (Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER been fined or penalized?
SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER has no penalty records on file with CMS.
How many deficiencies does SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER have?
SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER has 7 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER compare to other nursing homes in MANAHAWKIN?
Visit our MANAHAWKIN, New Jersey nursing homes page to see how SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER ranks against other facilities in the area.