SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER — Nursing Home in MANAHAWKIN, NJ
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 136 |
|---|---|
| Average Residents/Day | 126.6 |
| CMS Certification Number | 315332 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.30 HPRD |
|---|---|
| RN Staffing | 0.49 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER had 2 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 3, 2026).
Inspection Findings — March 3, 2026
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Level D)Corrected — April 1, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — April 1, 2026
Southern Ocean Center is a 136-bed nursing home in Manahawkin, New Jersey. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident day, below the New Jersey average of 3.9. Its most recent inspection, in March 2026, cited 2 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The center shows a relatively strong overall quality rating compared with many homes in the area. You should ask how the facility has addressed the recent inspection findings around infection prevention, resident records, and resident protections to understand what changes were made and how they're monitored.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER's CMS star rating?
SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER?
SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER reports 3.30376 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER had 2 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER have?
SOUTHERN OCEAN CENTER has 136 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- MANAHAWKIN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER — 1/5 — 0.0 mi
- BARNEGAT REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER — 4/5 — 4.1 mi
- MYSTIC MEADOWS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER — 4/5 — 7.2 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.