Compare Nursing Homes around Manahawkin
The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
| Southern Ocean Center | NH | Manahawkin | 136
Facility
136
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#179 / 561 |
96.3%
Facility
96.3%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#24 / 496 | +25% | 3.20
Facility
3.20
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#244 / 294 | +13% | -18% | $0
Facility
$0
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#1 / 297 | 30
Facility
30
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#242 / 296 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#194 / 296 | - | 123 | - |
24
Facility
24
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#482 / 640 | Harry Larkin | $17.8M
Facility
$17.8M
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#125 / 292 | $8.0M
Facility
$8.0M
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#109 / 292 | 45%
Facility
45%
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#125 / 292 | 315332 | ||||
| Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation Center | NH HC MC PC RC | Manahawkin (Stafford Township) | 120
Facility
120
NJ AVG
125
Rank
#236 / 561 |
88.3%
Facility
88.3%
NJ AVG
77%
Rank
#131 / 496 | +15% | 4.95
Facility
4.95
NJ AVG
3.88
Rank
#24 / 294 | -4% | +28% | $275.3k
Facility
$275.3k
NJ AVG
$76.4k
Rank
#287 / 297 | 40
Facility
40
NJ AVG
20.9
Rank
#281 / 296 | 6.7
Facility
6.7
NJ AVG
5.3
Rank
#222 / 296 | - | 110 | - |
16
Facility
16
NJ AVG
47
Rank
#554 / 640 | Manahawkin Operations Holdings LLC | $12.0M
Facility
$12.0M
NJ AVG
$19.6M
Rank
#237 / 292 | $6.3M
Facility
$6.3M
NJ AVG
$7.1M
Rank
#243 / 292 | 52.8%
Facility
52.8%
NJ AVG
39.3%
Rank
#130 / 292 | 315206 |
Located in the vibrant town of Manahawkin, NJ, Southern Ocean Center is an enticing community that offers skilled nursing, post-hospital, short-term and long-term rehabilitation, and respite care services. A wide array of well- appointed and spacious accommodations are available for its residents. Having a highly trained and compassionate team, the community provides round-the-clock care and assistance to ensure comfort and security within the vicinity.
Offering top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy delightful and nutritious meals, beauty salon and barbershop, pharmaceutical delivery service, housekeeping services, 24/7 health monitoring, and many more. Engage in various social activities, community events, and wellness programs to boost engagement and health. Meet new companions and create meaningful memories together. At Southern Ocean Center seniors can enjoy a blissful living experience.
Overview of Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation Center
At 173 days average length of stay and 88% occupancy, Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation Center in Manahawkin, New Jersey, is serving a population that tends to stay. This is not primarily a short-stay facility. The 120-bed census, with 106 beds occupied, reflects sustained demand for long-term nursing care in this part of Ocean County.
Total nursing hours reach 4 hours 57 minutes per resident per day. That aggregate includes LPN/LVNs at 52 minutes, nurse aides at 1 hour 41 minutes, and registered nurses at 11 minutes per resident per day. Rehabilitation services are on-site, with outpatient therapy also available. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families three coverage pathways.
Walk Score is 16. This is a car-dependent location on NJ-72; visiting and transport require a vehicle.
State inspections by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing have centered on medication management, care planning and documentation, staffing and staff credentials, and dietary and food service. These are the areas of regulatory focus on record.
A long-stay nursing home in a car-dependent coastal New Jersey location, accepting all three major coverage pathways: that is the factual picture of what this facility is and who it is built to serve.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these nursing homes
Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.
Weighting overview
- 35%Care Quality
- 20%Staffing
- 20%Regulatory
- 20%Operational
- 5%Environment
01
Care Quality 35%
The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.
- Includes
- Overall Rating
- Health Inspection
- QM Rating
- Long-Stay QM
- Short-Stay QM
02
Staffing Adequacy 20%
The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
- Includes
- Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
- RN vs State
- Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
- RN Turnover
03
Regulatory & Safety Record 20%
Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.
- Includes
- Citations
- Citations/Inspection
- Severe Citations
- Fines
- Accreditations
04
Operational & Financial Stability 20%
Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.
- Includes
- Occupancy vs State
- Avg Length of Stay
- Revenue
- Payroll %
- Years in Operation
- Admin Tenure
05
Environment & Accessibility 5%
Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.
- Includes
- Walk Score
- BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Manahawkin, NJ
What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New Jersey?
Assisted living in New Jersey is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.
Does New Jersey Medicaid cover nursing home care?
Yes — New Jersey Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.
What is nursing home care?
Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.
How many nursing homes are listed on this page?
This page features 2 nursing homes in Manahawkin, NJ. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.
How do I choose the right nursing home in Manahawkin, NJ?
Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Manahawkin, NJ, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.
What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Manahawkin, NJ?
Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.
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