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Total health inspections
5
New Jersey average 4
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Southern Ocean Center
Nursing Home
Southern Ocean Center
Nursing Home
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.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
136
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
91.2%
Residents per day (avg)
127
Occupancy rate
91.2%
Residents per day (avg)
127
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
28 days
Private pay
47% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
1% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
11 - 12 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$20.8M
Profit
$12.3K
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$20,811,876.00
Profit
$12,302.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$14.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$20.8M
136-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 24 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
About this community
Occupancy Rate
96%
Occupied Beds
131 of 136
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
Facility Type
Long Term Care Facility
License Expiration
January 31, 2026
Additional licensing details
License number:
80413
CMS Certification Number:
315332
Ownership & operating entity
Southern Ocean Center is legally operated by 1361 ROUTE 72 WEST OPERATIONS LLC, and administrated by Mr. JOHN MYERS.
Officers
Officers are individuals or entities with formal legal or financial responsibility for the organization that owns this facility
Holdings LLC Genesis Nj, Keith Nause, Michael Sherman, Michael Berg, Paul Bach, Steve Young
Type Of Units
Long Term Care
136 units
Total beds
136 units
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Types of Care at Southern Ocean Center
Nursing Home
Inspection History
In New Jersey, the Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing conducts mandatory unannounced surveys to ensure facilities provide safe and effective resident care.
12 visits/inspections
2 complaint inspections
10 routine inspections
Routine Scope And Severity
F – Moderate Concern
On a scale from A (least severe) to L (most severe).
Latest inspection
Date:November 20, 2025
33 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
34 deficiencies identified during routine visits
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
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The information below is reported by the New Jersey Department of Health, Health Facilities Evaluation and Licensing.
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SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
RC
Respite Care
Manchester Township (Leisure Knoll)
-
No
-
GREENBERGER, SIDNEY
86.5%
$20,846,137.00
$7,370,970.00
35.4%
146.60
3.7704
2
-
-
-3%+12%Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Southern Ocean Center
-13%
-18%
+18%
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Manahawkin (Manahawkin)
136
Yes
24
LARKIN, HARRY
91.2%
$20,784,532.00
$6,823,524.00
32.8%
126.60
3.1958
-
30
-
-13%-18%+18%Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Complete Care at Shorrock Gardens
-94%
-14%
-7%
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Brick Township
210
No
4
WHITE, CINDY
71.8%
$20,437,611.00
$6,711,764.00
32.8%
162.90
3.3528
-
18
1
-94%-14%-7%Private / Semi-Private Rooms
AristaCare at Manchester
Type of care:
MC
SNF
RC
Community:
Manchester Township (Leisure Knoll)
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
GREENBERGER, SIDNEY
CCN:
315196
Occupancy:
86.5%
Home Revenue:
$20,846,137.00
Payroll Costs:
$7,370,970.00
Payroll %:
35.4%
Avg Residents/Day:
146.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.7704
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Staffing vs State Avg:
-3%
-3%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+12%
+12%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Southern Ocean Center
Type of care:
SNF
Community:
Manahawkin (Manahawkin)
Bed Count:
136
Pets Allowed:
Yes
Operator:
LARKIN, HARRY
CCN:
315332
Occupancy:
91.2%
Home Revenue:
$20,784,532.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,823,524.00
Payroll %:
32.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
126.60
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.1958
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
30
RN share vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-18%
-18%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+18%
+18%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Complete Care at Shorrock Gardens
Type of care:
MC
SNF
Community:
Brick Township
Bed Count:
210
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
WHITE, CINDY
CCN:
315453
Occupancy:
71.8%
Home Revenue:
$20,437,611.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,711,764.00
Payroll %:
32.8%
Avg Residents/Day:
162.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.3528
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
18
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-94%
-94%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-14%
-14%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-7%
-7%
Bed Options:
Private / Semi-Private Rooms
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
145
Total Staff
132
Employees
13
Contractors
46,602
Total Hours (Quarter)
64
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 7.7 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 9.1 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 53 | 8.2 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
103 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
6 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
18 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
4 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
5 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
3.2%
of total hours from contractors
1,508 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 3
Licensed Practical Nurse: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2
Qualified Social Worker: 1
Occupational Therapy Aide: 5
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 50 | 3 | 53 | 18,929 | 91 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 20 | 1 | 21 | 11,577 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 12 | 0 | 12 | 3,920 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 15 | 0 | 15 | 1,429 | 76 | 84% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,387 | 77 | 85% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,330 | 86 | 95% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,236 | 68 | 75% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,027 | 91 | 100% | 6.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,014 | 68 | 75% | 7.7 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 4 | 0 | 4 | 830 | 90 | 99% | 7.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 750 | 59 | 65% | 8.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 491 | 63 | 69% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 471 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 462 | 59 | 65% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 436 | 55 | 60% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 1 | 3 | 424 | 61 | 67% | 6.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 302 | 54 | 59% | 4.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 48 | 53% | 1.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 51 | 42 | 46% | 1.2 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
30
Citations per inspection
6
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
26 of 30 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 30 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.7
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 0.4
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
30 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Sep 08, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Sep 08, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Sep 08, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Sep 08, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Genesis Health Company
Resident Census by Payment Source
125
Total Residents
Medicare
30
(24%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
63
(50.4%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
32
(25.6%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.2
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
12.2
79% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.8
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.7
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
21.7
74% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 12.4
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.3%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.3%
91% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 10.1%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
28.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
28.4%
158% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.3%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
17.3%
9% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 16.0%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.8%
55% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 2.4%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.3%
45% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 6.1%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%
14% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.2%
33% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 4.6%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.1%
63% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.3%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
5.4%
51% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 11.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.1%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 93.0%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.1%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 97.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
83.9%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
83.9%
6% better than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 78.9%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
10% worse than New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 1.2%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
83.6%
In line with New Jersey averageNew Jersey average: 80.1%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Southern Ocean Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
91.2%
↑ 3.4pp vs 2022
Net Income
$12,302
↑ ~$912K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$10,895,014
↑ ~$328K vs 2022
Profit Margin
0.1%
↑ 4.5pp vs 2022
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