Southern Ocean Center

Q: Is Southern Ocean Center in a walkable area?

Southern Ocean Center has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Q: What is the license number of Southern Ocean Center?

According to NJ state health department records, Southern Ocean Center's license number is 080413.

Q: When does Southern Ocean Center's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Southern Ocean Center's license expires on January 31, 2027.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at Southern Ocean Center?

Southern Ocean Center's occupancy is 96%.

Q: Does Southern Ocean Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Southern Ocean Center is registered as a for-profit in NJ.

Q: Who is the administrator of Southern Ocean Center?

Mr. John Myers is the administrator of Southern Ocean Center.

Q: How many beds does Southern Ocean Center have?

Southern Ocean Center has 136 beds.

CMS overall rating

1361 Nj-72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 View map

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Southern Ocean Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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Southern Ocean Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Southern Ocean Center

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.

Facility Direct Line (609) 978-0600

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to New Jersey state averages

Total nursing care / resident

3h 12m per day

This facility New Jersey avg (3h 53m per day)

vs New Jersey avg

-18%

4 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +15% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	31m per day	▼ 23% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	1h 1m per day	▲ 10% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	1h 57m per day	▼ 12% State avg: 2h 14m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 19m per day	▼ 4% State avg: 3h 27m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	7m per day	▲ 15% State avg: 6m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	19m per day	▼ 34% State avg: 29m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

80 days

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

Occupancy rate

96%

Higher than the New Jersey average: 77%

Occupied beds

131 / 136

Average occupied beds in New Jersey homes 119 beds

Facility TypeLong Term Care Facility

StatusActive

ExpirationJanuary 31, 2027

License Number080413

CMS Certification Number315332

Southern Ocean Center is legally operated by Southern Ocean Center, and administered by Mr. John Myers.

Officers

Holdings LLC Genesis Nj, Keith Nause, Michael Sherman, Michael Berg, Paul Bach, Steve Young

Long Term Care

136 units

Total beds

136 units

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 61 deficiencies 12 inspections 2 complaint investigations

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. New Jersey state average

Overall vs. NJ average

Latest Inspection November 20, 2025

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NJ Average	vs. NJ Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	61	18	This facility has 239% more total deficiencies than a typical New Jersey nursing home (61 vs. NJ avg 18).↑ 239% worse
Deficiencies per year Average deficiencies per year since 2021.	12.2	3.6	This facility has 239% more deficiencies per year than a typical New Jersey nursing home (12.2 vs. NJ avg 3.6).↑ 239% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	5.1	2	This facility has 155% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical New Jersey nursing home (5.1 vs. NJ avg 2).↑ 155% worse

Deficiency breakdown

34 Routine deficiencies NJ avg: 18.0

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NJ Average	vs. NJ Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.	12	9	This facility has 33% more total inspections than a typical New Jersey nursing home (12 vs. NJ avg 9).↑ 33% worse
Complaint investigations On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New Jersey regulators.	2	3	This facility has 33% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New Jersey nursing home (2 vs. NJ avg 3).↓ 33% better

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

September 8, 2025 inspection found three deficiencies including failure to complete Minimum Data Set death tracking, expired food storage, and multiple infection control lapses during a COVID-19 outbreak.
Substantiated complaint on September 8, 2025 confirmed verbal abuse by a housekeeper toward a resident, resulting in immediate termination and emotional support for the resident.
May 2, 2024 recertification survey cited eight deficiencies including insufficient nursing staff, poor infection control, medication management errors, and failure to notify residents before transfers or discharges.

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Inspections since 2022

Total health inspections 5

New Jersey average 4

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations

New Jersey average 20.9

Citations per inspection

New Jersey average 5.35

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 4 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.7

Serious health citations

100% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.4

0 critical citations New Jersey average: 0.7

0 serious citations New Jersey average: 0.4

30 moderate citations New Jersey average: 19.3

0 minor citations New Jersey average: 0.5

Citations history (last 4 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

Total staff 153

Employees 145

Contractors 8

Staff to resident ratio 1.22 : 1

32% fewer staff per resident than New Jersey average

Avg staff/day 65

Average shift 8 hours

0% compared with New Jersey average

Total staff hours (quarter) 47,824

Nursing staff breakdown

7.2 hours

8.8 hours

8.3 hours

Contractor staffing

579 contractor hours this quarter

Occupational Therapy Assistant: 5 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	53	0	53	21,343	92	100%	8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	26	0	26	11,084	92	100%	8.8
Registered Nurse	16	0	16	4,631	92	100%	7.2
Other Dietary Services Staff	6	0	6	1,664	92	100%	6.8
Physical Therapy Assistant	5	0	5	1,344	86	93%	7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician	4	0	4	1,293	71	77%	7.5
Mental Health Service Worker	4	0	4	967	68	74%	7.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist	3	0	3	856	76	83%	8
Nurse Aide in Training	14	0	14	720	47	51%	6.8
Administrator	3	0	3	578	63	68%	7.9
Qualified Social Worker	3	0	3	546	66	72%	6.4
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	2	2	469	64	70%	7.1
RN Director of Nursing	1	0	1	469	61	66%	7.7
Physical Therapy Aide	3	0	3	447	59	64%	7
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	424	53	58%	8
Other Social Services Staff	1	0	1	424	56	61%	7.6
Speech Language Pathologist	1	0	1	353	44	48%	8
Qualified Activities Professional	1	0	1	105	13	14%	8.1
Medical Director	0	1	1	63	47	51%	1.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	5	5	47	45	49%	1

53 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

26 Licensed Practical Nurse

% of Days 100%

16 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

6 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 100%

5 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 93%

4 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 77%

4 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 74%

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

% of Days 83%

14 Nurse Aide in Training

% of Days 51%

3 Administrator

% of Days 68%

3 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 72%

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 70%

1 RN Director of Nursing

% of Days 66%

3 Physical Therapy Aide

% of Days 64%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 58%

1 Other Social Services Staff

% of Days 61%

1 Speech Language Pathologist

% of Days 48%

1 Qualified Activities Professional

% of Days 14%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 51%

5 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 49%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 12.2

79% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.8

Functional decline score 21.7

74% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 12.4

Long-stay resident measures

Above average New Jersey avg: 4.5

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 19.3%

91% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 10.1%

Walking Ability Worsened 28.4%

158% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 17.3%

9% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 16.0%

Falls with Major Injury 3.8%

55% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 3.3%

45% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 6.1%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.8%

14% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.0%

Lost Too Much Weight 6.2%

33% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 4.6%

Depressive Symptoms 4.1%

63% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.3%

Antipsychotic Use 5.4%

51% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 11.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 91.1%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 93.0%

Influenza Vaccine 94.1%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 97.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 1.75

16% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 2.08

ED visits per 1,000 days 1.24

11% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.12

Short-stay resident measures

Above average New Jersey avg: 3.8

Pneumococcal Vaccine 83.9%

6% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 78.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.3%

10% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 1.2%

Influenza Vaccine 83.6%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 80.1%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 24.3%

In line with New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 25.4%

Emergency department visits 10.8%

32% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 8.2%

Falls with major injury 1.0%

34% worse than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 58.0%

8% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 61.0%

21% better than New Jersey average

New Jersey average: 50.6%

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

Total residents 125

Medicare

24% of residents

Medicaid

50.4% of residents

Private pay or other

25.6% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Southern Ocean Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 91.2% ↑ 3.4pp vs 2022

Net Patient Income -$15.0K ↑ ~$898.1K vs 2022

Payroll Costs $8.0M ↑ ~$1.0M vs 2022

Operating Margin -0.1% ↑ 5.6pp vs 2022

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	89.3%	91.4%	90.2%	92.5%	87.7%	86.3%	76.8%	80.1%	83.4%	74.7%	77.5%	87.9%	91.2%
Beds	136	136	136	136	136	136	136	136	136	136	136	136	136
Net Income	-$337,064	-$940,696	-$1,211,791	-$1,400,651	-$921,332	-$87,584	-$1,145,848	-$647,670	-$881,851	-$2,300,346	-$2,073,965	-$899,443	$12,302
Gross Revenue	$12,911,776	$18,335,884	$19,187,826	$20,392,770	$19,731,455	$20,922,315	$19,217,053	$19,149,818	$19,107,499	$17,578,985	$17,686,616	$20,227,360	$20,784,532
Operating Expenses	$12,471,671	$16,519,967	$15,943,114	$16,366,546	$15,251,446	$15,133,804	$14,431,343	$14,755,802	$15,112,399	$16,666,804	$15,928,182	$17,090,542	$17,798,598
Net Patient Income	-$373,537	-$983,969	-$1,259,790	-$1,440,940	-$950,698	-$113,946	-$1,161,894	-$664,050	-$898,568	-$2,304,380	-$2,090,300	-$913,107	-$15,042
Net Patient Revenue	$12,098,134	$15,535,998	$14,683,324	$14,925,606	$14,300,748	$15,019,858	$13,269,449	$14,091,752	$14,213,831	$14,362,424	$13,837,882	$16,177,435	$17,783,556
Payroll Costs	$5,959,300	$7,920,699	$7,563,839	$7,501,516	$6,990,467	$6,716,380	$5,831,680	$5,792,726	$6,058,352	$6,910,649	$5,918,607	$6,997,921	$8,003,192
Operating Margin %	-3.1%	-6.3%	-8.6%	-9.7%	-6.7%	-0.8%	-8.8%	-4.7%	-6.3%	-16.0%	-15.1%	-5.6%	-0.1%
Medicare %	36.2%	32.9%	26.5%	23.4%	21.5%	20.1%	20.4%	22.0%	17.4%	17.9%	14.6%	17.0%	17.9%
Medicaid %	40.4%	42.9%	48.3%	54.9%	53.7%	63.1%	60.5%	55.7%	58.1%	61.2%	63.3%	57.1%	53.2%
Private %	23.4%	24.1%	25.2%	21.6%	24.9%	16.9%	19.0%	22.3%	24.4%	20.9%	22.1%	25.9%	28.9%
Net Patient Revenue/Day	$362	$342	$328	$325	$329	$350	$348	$355	$344	$386	$360	$371	$393
Cost/Day	$373	$363	$356	$357	$350	$353	$379	$371	$365	$448	$414	$392	$393
Avg Length of Stay	58.0 days	60.7 days	65.9 days	68.1 days	61.7 days	57.9 days	56.5 days	55.3 days	59.9 days	81.2 days	83.1 days	84.4 days	79.9 days

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

Net patient revenue

$17.8M

Net patient income

-$15.0K

For-profit Corporation

Net patient revenue

$17.8M

Net patient income

-$15.0K

Other income

$27.3K

Payroll costs

$8.0M 45% of net patient revenue

Other operating costs

$9.8M

Total costs

$17.8M

What does this home offer?

Pets Allowed

Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

Building Type: Single-story

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Most new residents arrive under Medicare (51% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 28 days.

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 51%

Private pay 47%

Medicaid 1%

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 47%

Private pay 46%

Medicaid 7%

2.8 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Manahawkin's city center to Southern Ocean Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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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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

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Managed Long Term Services and Supports

NJ Medicaid MLTSS

Age 65+ or disabled

General New Jersey resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High urban demand; managed care model.

Benefits

In-home care (5-7 hours/day) Assisted living Respite (240 hours/year) Medical services

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

NJ JACC

Age 60+

General New Jersey resident, at risk of nursing home.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $40,000 individual

Higher asset limit; limited funding.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Home modifications (~$1,000 avg.)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

New Jersey PAAD

Age 65+

General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142/year (individual), ~$49,209/year (couple).

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Copays $5 (generic), $7 (brand); covers Part D premiums up to benchmark.

Benefits

Prescription cost reduction ($500-$1,000/year savings) Premium assistance ($20/month above benchmark)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

New Jersey Senior Gold

Age 65+

General NJ resident, enrolled in Medicare Part D or eligible.

Income Limits (2025) ~$42,142-$52,142/year (individual), ~$49,209-$59,209/year (couple).

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Copays $15 + 50% of remaining cost; no premium assistance.

Benefits

Prescription cost reduction (~$300-$800/year savings)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

New Jersey Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled

General NJ resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits

Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

New Jersey Senior Freeze

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year

General NJ resident, homeowner, paid property taxes.

Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year combined household, projected

Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.

Combines with ANCHOR/Stay NJ via PAS-1; annual application.

Benefits

Tax reimbursement (~$500-$2,000/year) for increases since base year

ANCHOR (Affordable NJ Communities for Homeowners and Renters)

New Jersey ANCHOR

Age 65+ prioritized

General NJ resident, homeowner/renter, paid property taxes/rent.

Income Limits (2025) ~$150,000/year (homeowners), ~$75,000/year (renters).

Asset Limits Not assessed.

Combines with Senior Freeze/Stay NJ; broader than prior Homestead program.

Benefits

Tax relief (~$700-$1,500/year homeowners, ~$250-$450 renters)

Stay NJ

New Jersey Stay NJ

Age 65+ by Dec 31 prior year

General NJ resident, homeowner, lived in home 10+ years.

Income Limits (2025) ~$500,000/year projected, subject to final regs

Asset Limits Not assessed; home ownership required.

Up to 50% tax credit (max $6,500); phased implementation.

Benefits

Tax credit (~$3,000-$6,500/year, projected) starting 2026

Universal Service Fund (USF)

New Jersey Universal Service Fund

Age 65+ prioritized

General NJ resident, utility customer, low-income.

Income Limits (2025) ~$3,970/month individual, 185% FPL

Asset Limits Not assessed; income-focused.

Must owe >$25 on bill; combines with LIHEAP if eligible.

Benefits

Bill credits (~$300-$1,500/year) to cap energy costs at 6% of income

NJ Family Caregiver Support Program (via NFCSP)

New Jersey Family Caregiver Support Program

Age —

General Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; NJ resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025) Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.

21 AAAs; rural/low-income priority.

Benefits

Respite (4-6 hours/week or 5 days/year) Adult day care ($60/day) Training Supplies (~$500/year)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

New Jersey VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse

General NJ resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit

High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

Benefits

Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Is Southern Ocean Center in a walkable area?

Southern Ocean Center has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the license number of Southern Ocean Center?

According to NJ state health department records, Southern Ocean Center's license number is 080413.

When does Southern Ocean Center's license expire?

According to NJ state health department records, Southern Ocean Center's license expires on January 31, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Southern Ocean Center?

Southern Ocean Center's occupancy is 96%.

Does Southern Ocean Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Southern Ocean Center is registered as a for-profit in NJ.

Who is the administrator of Southern Ocean Center?

Mr. John Myers is the administrator of Southern Ocean Center.

How many beds does Southern Ocean Center have?

Southern Ocean Center has 136 beds.

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Southern Ocean Center

Overview of Southern Ocean Center

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

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Inspection History

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New Jersey state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)

Citations history (last 4 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

53 Certified Nursing Assistant

26 Licensed Practical Nurse

16 Registered Nurse

6 Other Dietary Services Staff

5 Physical Therapy Assistant

4 Respiratory Therapy Technician

4 Mental Health Service Worker

3 Clinical Nurse Specialist

14 Nurse Aide in Training

3 Administrator

3 Qualified Social Worker

2 Occupational Therapy Aide

1 RN Director of Nursing

3 Physical Therapy Aide

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Other Social Services Staff

1 Speech Language Pathologist

1 Qualified Activities Professional

1 Medical Director

5 Occupational Therapy Assistant

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Admissions

Discharges

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Financial Assistance for Nursing Home in New Jersey

Managed Long Term Services and Supports

JACC (Jersey Assistance for Community Caregiving)

Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Aged and Disabled (PAAD)

Senior Gold Prescription Discount Program

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Senior Freeze (Property Tax Reimbursement)

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