Nursing homeActive
Southern Ocean Center
1361 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 080506099780600136 certified beds · 120 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2022
Deficiencies
32
● 0● 32● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-03-03
Complaint
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 3
Staffing 4
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New Jersey Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-09-08 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-06-06 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-02 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-05 | Infection control | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-04-06 | Standard | 0170 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New Jersey Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-01Record 315332-20260303-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-01Record 315332-20260303-F880
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-21Record 315332-20250908-F600
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-21Record 315332-20250908-F640
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-21Record 315332-20250908-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-21Record 315332-20250908-F880
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-15Record 315332-20250606-F684
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-04Record 315332-20240502-F623
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-04Record 315332-20240502-F637
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-04Record 315332-20240502-F690
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-04Record 315332-20240502-F725
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-04Record 315332-20240502-F755
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-04Record 315332-20240502-F880
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-14Record 315332-20231005-F641
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-14Record 315332-20231005-F883
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-10Record 315332-20220406-F550
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-10Record 315332-20220406-F561
F578Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-10Record 315332-20220406-F578
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-10Record 315332-20220406-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-10Record 315332-20220406-F610
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-10Record 315332-20220406-F657
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-10Record 315332-20220406-F658
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-10Record 315332-20220406-F689
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-10Record 315332-20220406-F695
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-10Record 315332-20220406-F698
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-10Record 315332-20220406-F725
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-10Record 315332-20220406-F804
F809Ensure 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-10Record 315332-20220406-F809
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-10Record 315332-20220406-F812
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-10Record 315332-20220406-F883
F886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-10Record 315332-20220406-F886
F888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-10Record 315332-20220406-F888
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.67
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 0.68 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.56
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.85 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.30
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 3.50 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover35%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover41%
Facility
New Jersey
National
New Jersey 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New Jersey | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.4% | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.1% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 5.1% | 12.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 16.6% | 8.7% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 2.3% | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 17.2% | 18.8% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Gen Operations I LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Genesis Nj Holdings LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Gen Operations II LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Genesis Healthcare Inc Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Genesis Healthcare LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Genesis Holdings LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Genesis Operations LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Ghc Holdings LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Sun Healthcare Group Inc Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Whitman, Arnold Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Larkin, Harry Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Morris, Diane Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Myers, John Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berg, Michael Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fishman, Steven Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fishman, Steven Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Genesis Operations LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Larkin, Harry Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Myers, John Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Genesis Healthcare — 184 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New Jersey.
No county cost figures on file for Ocean.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manahawkin Health And Rehabilitation Center Manahawkin | 0.0 mi | 2026-03-25 | 0424 |
| Barnegat Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Barnegat | 4.1 mi | 2026-04-01 | 0181 |
| Mystic Meadows Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Little Egg Harbor Tw | 7.2 mi | 2025-12-10 | 0140 |
| Seacrest Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center Little Egg Harbor Tw | 10.6 mi | 2025-12-19 | 0201 |
| Crystal Lake Healthcare And Rehabilitation Bayville | 14.0 mi | 2026-05-07 | 04212 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |