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Southern Ocean Center

1361 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050

Assisted Living Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(609) 978-0600

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,814

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $4,826
  • Average State Price: $5,285
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Southern Ocean Center Description

    Southern Ocean Center is a community that offers assisted living, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Ocean Acres, New Jersey and is part of the Genesis HealthCare network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, suite and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 9 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 3 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.6
    Southern Ocean Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 47 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 3 communities in Manahawkin
  • Ranking in State: 205 out of 696 communities in NJ
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    5.4
    Genesis HealthCare
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1256 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in New Jersey

    Employee Pay C

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Many reviews highlight the exceptional service and care provided by the staff at Genesis Southern Ocean Center. Patients and their families have praised the friendly and dedicated staff, including the aides, therapy team, and nurses, for their professionalism and kindness. The rehabilitation services, particularly physical therapy, have been noted as a strong point, helping patients recover and improve significantly.

    Several reviewers have expressed satisfaction with the facility's amenities, such as the dining room and the quality of meals provided. The clean and comfortable environment, along with a range of activities for residents, has also been appreciated.

    However, there are concerns regarding staffing levels, with reports of being short-handed and delays in responding to patient needs. One review mentioned an unfortunate incident involving a stolen credit card, and another expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of a patient's medical condition and billing issues.

    Despite these concerns, many families have thanked the staff for their dedication and hard work, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting their efforts to keep patients safe and healthy. The overall sentiment is one of gratitude for the care and compassion shown to patients and their families.

    While experiences vary, the positive feedback regarding the care, therapy services, and staff's dedication at Genesis Southern Ocean Center suggests it is a facility worth considering for those in need of rehabilitation and long-term care.


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    Health

    ShortStay Care

    LongTerm Care

    Palliative Care

    Rehabilitation Therapy

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy


    Services

    24-hour Emergency Alert And Response System


    Activities

    Cultural, Educational, Religious And Social Activities

    Recreation Activities


    Community Amenities

    Activity Room

    Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)

    Beauty Salon / Barber Services

    Comfortable Common And Lounge Areas To Gather With Friends And Family

    Complimentary Laundry Facility On-site

    Computer With Internet Access


    Room Amenities

    Private And Semi-Private Rooms

    Fully Air Conditioned

    Individual Climate Control

    Cable Television

    Wireless Internet

    Telephone


    Dining

    Restaurant-Style Dining

    In-room Dining Options

    Private Dining Rooms For Family Gatherings

    Dining Room

    Dietary And Nutrition Needs Management

    Family Dining Room


    Pet

    Pets Permitted



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: July 8, 1994
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 136
    Total current residents: 122
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 0
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 0
    Total cost of fines: $0


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-04-06 2022-05-10 F Egress Deficiencies Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    2022-04-06 2022-05-10 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2019-11-27 2019-12-05 B Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-09-19 $7,170

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Ocean Acres which is 1.4 miles away and has a population of 16,142 (small town).
    • The average income is $78,442, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 78
      • Low Temperature: 37
      • Average Temperature: 57.3
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 143 days of rain, 19 days of snow and 201 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.5 inches a year

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    Supermarkets

    Costco
    1.3 miles away
    ALDI
    1.7 miles away
    BJ's Wholesale Club
    1.8 miles away
    ShopRite
    2.2 miles away
    Acme
    3.3 miles away

    Transportation

    Tuckerton Seaport
    9.0 miles away
    Beach Haven Boat Dock
    11.0 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Southern Ocean County Park & Ride
    5.8 miles away
    26367
    10.2 miles away
    NJT 559 US9/Maple Av
    12.6 miles away
    26576
    17.7 miles away
    Academy - Lakehurst to NYC
    19.8 miles away

    Banks

    TD Bank
    1.6 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    2.2 miles away
    1st Constitution Bank
    3.2 miles away
    Manasquan Bank
    3.8 miles away
    Bank of America
    4.3 miles away

    Hospitals

    Southern Ocean Medical Center
    0.3 miles away
    Community Medical Center
    16.7 miles away
    AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center
    21.5 miles away
    Boca Recovery Center
    21.6 miles away
    Deborah Heart and Lung Center
    23.2 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS
    3.0 miles away
    Rite Aid
    3.3 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    11.3 miles away
    Kapler's Pharmacy
    11.5 miles away
    Bayville Pharmacy
    14.7 miles away

    Dentists

    Eastern Dental - Manahawkin
    1.4 miles away
    Family Dentistry
    15.8 miles away
    Rotem Dental Care
    17.1 miles away
    Warren Merguerian, DDS
    18.1 miles away
    Bayside Dental
    23.3 miles away

    Parks

    Lighthouse Park
    1.0 miles away
    Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
    1.1 miles away
    Nautilus Park
    1.1 miles away
    Manahawkin Lake Park
    2.4 miles away
    Heritage Park
    2.5 miles away

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    Shopping

    Ocean County Mall
    18.5 miles away

    Culture

    Stafford Performing Arts Centre
    1.6 miles away
    Heritage Park Cultural Center
    2.5 miles away
    Surflight Theatre
    11.5 miles away
    Elizabeth B. Alton Auditorium
    20.5 miles away
    Grunin Art Center (GRUN)
    20.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Stafford Diner
    0.1 miles away
    TGI Friday's
    1.5 miles away
    Element Restaurant & Bar
    1.5 miles away
    Fuji 72
    4.0 miles away
    Calloway's Restaurant & Bar
    4.4 miles away

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