Nursing homes › New Jersey › Southern Ocean Center
1361 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 · 6099780600 · 136 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Genesis Healthcare, a group operating 185 facilities in 18 states. Group record: average rating 2.4/5, 25 abuse citation icons, 18 facilities on the Special Focus list, $7,901,461 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.56 (New Jersey median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.67. Weekend total: 3.30. Nursing staff turnover: 35%.
All-time on record: 32 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2026-03-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-01 |
| 2025-09-08 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-10-21 |
| 2025-09-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2025-10-21 |
| 2025-09-08 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-21 |
| 2025-09-08 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-10-21 |
| 2025-06-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-15 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2024-06-04 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-04 |
| 2024-05-02 | Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-04 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-04 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-04 |
| 2024-05-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-06-04 |
| 2023-10-05 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-14 |
| 2023-10-05 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-14 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 04/01/2011 |
| GEN OPERATIONS I LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 04/01/2011 |
| GENESIS NJ HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 04/01/2011 |
| GEN OPERATIONS II LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 04/01/2011 |
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 04/01/2011 |
| GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| GENESIS OPERATIONS LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 04/01/2011 |
| SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| WHITMAN, ARNOLD | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 02/02/2015 |
| FISHMAN, STEVEN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/31/2011 |
| BERG, MICHAEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/2012 |
| FISHMAN, STEVEN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/31/2011 |
| LARKIN, HARRY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/2020 |
| MORRIS, DIANE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| MYERS, JOHN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2015 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 315332. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.