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Southern Ocean Center

1361 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050 · 6099780600 · 136 certified beds

Overall★★★★☆ 4/5
Health inspections★★★☆☆ 3/5
Staffing★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5

Ownership group

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).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.56 (New Jersey median: 3.60). RN hours: 0.67. Weekend total: 3.30. Nursing staff turnover: 35%.

Inspection deficiencies

All-time on record: 32 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-03-03Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-04-01
2026-03-03Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Dcomplaintcorrected 2026-04-01
2025-09-08Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. FHealthcorrected 2025-10-21
2025-09-08Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. EHealthcorrected 2025-10-21
2025-09-08Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-10-21
2025-09-08Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. DHealthcorrected 2025-10-21
2025-06-06Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-07-15
2024-05-02Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. EHealthcorrected 2024-06-04
2024-05-02Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. DHealthcorrected 2024-06-04
2024-05-02Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition DHealthcorrected 2024-06-04
2024-05-02Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. DHealthcorrected 2024-06-04
2024-05-02Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-06-04
2024-05-02Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. DHealthcorrected 2024-06-04
2023-10-05Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-14
2023-10-05Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. DHealthcorrected 2023-11-14

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials on record.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
FC-GEN OPERATIONS INVESTMENT LLC5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestOrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 04/01/2011
GEN OPERATIONS I LLC5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestOrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 04/01/2011
GENESIS NJ HOLDINGS LLC5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestOrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 04/01/2011
GEN OPERATIONS II LLC5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 04/01/2011
GENESIS HEALTHCARE INC5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 02/02/2015
GENESIS HEALTHCARE LLC5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 04/01/2011
GENESIS HOLDINGS LLC5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 02/02/2015
GENESIS OPERATIONS LLC5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 04/01/2011
SUN HEALTHCARE GROUP INC5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestOrganizationNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 02/02/2015
WHITMAN, ARNOLD5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership InterestIndividualNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 02/02/2015
FISHMAN, STEVENCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2011
BERG, MICHAELCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/01/2012
FISHMAN, STEVENCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 12/31/2011
LARKIN, HARRYOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 08/01/2020
MORRIS, DIANEOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2022
MYERS, JOHNOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 02/01/2015

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 315332. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.