Manahawkin, NJ

Southern Ocean Center

4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1361 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ

(609) 978-0600

Compare this facility

Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

136

Certified beds

Average residents

121

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Genesis Healthcare

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1994-07-08

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

193 facilities

Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 3 staffing / 3 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.46

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.69 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.11

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.94 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.83

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.23 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.40

All reported nurse hours · state 3.86 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.58

RN + LPN hours · state 1.62 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.17

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.45 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.31

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.49 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.12

Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.47

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.43

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.36

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

46%

Annual RN turnover · state 39% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

38%

Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

9,842

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

22.33

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9828

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

2.19

Baseline 20.36% · Performance 20.42% · Measure score 2.19 · Achievement 2.19 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

2.06

Baseline 6.97% · Performance 7.22% · Measure score 2.06 · Achievement 2.06 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

4.68

Baseline 42.00% · Performance 44.55% · Measure score 4.68 · Achievement 4.68 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0

Baseline 3.32 hours · Performance 3.07 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.51%
10.72%
0.2 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 383 · Observed rate 10.97% · Lower 95% interval 8.68%
Discharge to community 60.98%
50.57%
10.4 pts better
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 408 · Observed rate 54.66% · Lower 95% interval 55.24%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.02
1.02
About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up 95.52%
95.27%
0.2 pts better
Numerator 277 · Denominator 290
Falls with major injury 1.03%
0.77%
0.3 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 290
Discharge self-care score 58.01%
53.69%
4.3 pts better
Numerator 105 · Denominator 181
Discharge mobility score 49.72%
50.94%
1.2 pts worse
Numerator 90 · Denominator 181
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 3.45%
2.29%
1.2 pts worse
Numerator 10 · Denominator 290 · Adjusted rate 4.26%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 7.22%
7.12%
0.1 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 249 · Observed rate 7.23% · Lower 95% interval 5.32%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 5.67%
8.2%
2.5 pts worse
Numerator 8 · Denominator 141
Staff flu vaccination coverage 62.88%
42%
20.9 pts better
Numerator 144 · Denominator 229
Discharge function score 60.77%
56.45%
4.3 pts better
Numerator 110 · Denominator 181
Transfer of health information to provider 97.08%
95.95%
1.1 pts better
Numerator 166 · Denominator 171
Transfer of health information to patient 100%
96.28%
3.7 pts better
Numerator 63 · Denominator 63
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 17.39%
25.2%
7.8 pts worse
Numerator 28 · Denominator 161

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.8
2.1
0.3 pts better
1.9
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 2.0 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
1.1
0.1 pts worse
1.8
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 92.3%
93.0%
0.7 pts worse
93.4%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 82.3% · Q2 91.1% · Q3 97.8% · Q4 98.9% · 4Q avg 92.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.1%
97.2%
3.1 pts worse
95.5%
1.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.7%
2.4%
0.3 pts worse
3.3%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.0%
11.4%
8.4 pts better
11.4%
8.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.8% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 2.4% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 3.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.0%
4.6%
0.4 pts worse
5.4%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.4% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 6.2% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 5.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 16.4%
19.0%
2.6 pts better
19.6%
3.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.9% · Q2 15.9% · Q3 18.5% · Q4 16.2% · 4Q avg 16.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 7.0%
13.5%
6.5 pts better
16.7%
9.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 6.2% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 7.0% · 4Q avg 7.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 21.3%
9.8%
11.5 pts worse
16.3%
5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 12.6% · Q3 45.4% · Q4 10.7% · 4Q avg 21.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.5%
9.7%
5.8 pts worse
14.9%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.7% · Q2 16.4% · Q3 15.1% · Q4 12.0% · 4Q avg 15.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 2.0%
0.7%
1.3 pts worse
1.0%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 1.7% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 2.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
0.8%
About the same
1.7%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 17.3%
15.9%
1.4 pts worse
19.8%
2.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.5% · Q2 13.5% · Q3 21.9% · Q4 20.5% · 4Q avg 17.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 2.7%
6.0%
3.3 pts better
5.1%
2.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.0% · Q2 4.4% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 1.8% · 4Q avg 2.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.5%
78.7%
8.8 pts better
81.7%
5.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 77.3% · Q2 84.9% · Q3 93.1% · Q4 94.8% · 4Q avg 87.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.8%
8.2%
2.6 pts worse
12.0%
1.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 10.8% · Observed 10.0% · Expected 10.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.0%
1.2%
0.2 pts better
1.6%
0.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.6% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 0.6% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 83.6%
80.1%
3.5 pts better
79.7%
3.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 83.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 24.3%
25.4%
1.1 pts better
23.9%
0.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 24.3% · Observed 25.3% · Expected 24.9% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-09-08 · Fire 2025-09-08

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-05-02 · Fire 2024-05-02

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-04-06 · Fire 2022-04-06

19 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (4 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-08

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2025-10-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-08

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-10-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-08

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-11-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-08

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-10-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-08

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2025-10-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-08

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-10-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-08

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-11-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-06-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-06-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-06-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-06

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2022-05-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-06

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2022-05-10

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-08

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-10-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-08

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-10-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-08

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-10-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-08

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2025-10-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-06

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-07-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-06-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2024-06-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2024-06-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-06-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2024-06-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-02

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-06-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-05

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2023-11-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-05

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2023-11-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-06

F809 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2022-05-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-06

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-06

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2022-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-06

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2022-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-06

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2022-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-06

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2022-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-06

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2022-05-10

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-06

F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Corrected 2022-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-06

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2022-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-06

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2022-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-06

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2022-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-06

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2022-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-06

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2022-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-06

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-06

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2022-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-06

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2022-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-06

F888 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Corrected 2022-05-10

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Berg, Michael

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 175 facilities 2012-12-01
Fc-Gen Operations Investment LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 171 facilities 2011-04-01
Fishman, Steven

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 161 facilities 2015-02-02
Fishman, Steven

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 161 facilities 2011-12-31
Fishman, Steven

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 161 facilities 2011-12-31
Gen Operations I LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 183 facilities 2011-04-01
Gen Operations Ii LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 183 facilities 2011-04-01
Genesis Healthcare Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 180 facilities 2015-02-02
Genesis Healthcare LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 181 facilities 2011-04-01
Genesis Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 169 facilities 2015-02-02
Genesis Nj Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 10 facilities 2011-04-01
Genesis Operations LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 58 facilities 2011-04-01
Ghc Holdings LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 124 facilities 2011-04-01
Hccf Management Group Xi LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 184 facilities 2011-12-31
Larkin, Harry

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-08-01
Morris, Diane

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 62 facilities 2022-01-01
Myers, John

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2015-02-01
Sun Healthcare Group Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 174 facilities 2015-02-02
Sundance Rehabilitation Holdco Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 163 facilities 2016-01-01
Welltower Op LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 197 facilities 2024-04-01
Whitman, Arnold

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

0% 170 facilities 2015-02-02
Zac Properties Xi LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 175 facilities 2011-12-31

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