Southern Ocean Center
1361 Route 72 West · Manahawkin, NJ · 08050 · 6099780600
136 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Genesis Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.31 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 1, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F September 8, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 8, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 21, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected June 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected June 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 2, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected June 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 4, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected November 14, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 10, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 2022
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 10, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 2022
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.
Corrected May 10, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 10, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 10, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 10, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 10, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 10, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 10, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 6, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 10, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315332 · certified since July 8, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.