Southern Ocean Center
1361 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050, Ocean County
Southern Ocean Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located along Route 72 West in Manahawkin. The single-story care center holds 136 licensed beds, offering both private and semi-private rooms. Residents have access to landscaped outdoor courtyards, quiet garden areas, and shared indoor lounges designed for visiting with friends and family.
Meals are served restaurant-style in the main dining hall, with alternate in-room dining options available for residents who need or prefer them. Families can also reserve private dining space for special gatherings and celebrations. Daily life includes a rotating schedule of recreational pastimes, social hours, educational events, and religious programs held in the central activity room.
Care at the facility covers short-term post-acute rehabilitation as well as ongoing long-term nursing. Medical teams provide physical, occupational, and speech therapies, orthopedic recovery, complex wound care, IV therapy, and total parenteral nutrition. Attending doctors, registered nurses, and an on-site nurse practitioner manage day-to-day medical needs alongside visiting specialists in podiatry, optometry, dentistry, and physiatry.
The community is well-suited for individuals recovering from joint replacement or hospital stays, as well as older adults who require around-the-clock physical assistance or palliative care. It is situated right in Southern Ocean County, minutes from local conveniences and main travel routes leading directly onto Long Beach Island. The center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance plans.
Pricing
What care costs in this area.
What nursing home care costs in this area
$12,775 a month
That is the New Jersey median for a semi-private nursing home room, not this community's price. This community's actual rate depends on room type and care level. Ask us for this month's real numbers.
Source: CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey, published March 2026. Figures verified September 2026.
Care services provided
Nursing home
- 24-hour skilled nursing care
- Post-hospital short-term rehabilitation
- Long-term nursing care
- Respite care
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy
- Orthopedic rehabilitation including joint replacement, injury, and amputation care
- Outpatient rehabilitation services
- On-site nurse practitioner, attending physicians, and registered nurses
- IV therapy and total parenteral nutrition (TPN)
- Wound care and pain management
- Physiatry, psychiatric, and podiatry services
- Dental, vision, and audiology care
- Colostomy care
- Case management and discharge planning
- Individual treatment plans
- Dietary and nutrition management
- Medication management
- Palliative and hospice care
- On-site X-ray services
Amenities
Dining
- Dining room
- Restaurant-style dining
- In-room dining options
- Private dining rooms for family gatherings
Living Spaces
- Private and semi-private rooms
- Individual climate control
- Fully air-conditioned building
- Cable television
- Telephone and phone service
- Wireless internet
- Comfortable common and lounge areas
Activities and Daily Life
- Activity room
- Cultural, educational, and social activities
- Recreation activities
- Religious services
- Computer with internet access
- Pet-friendly environment
Grounds
- Courtyards and landscaped gardens
Services
- Housekeeping
- On-site laundry facilities
- Complimentary resident laundry facility
- Beauty salon and barber services
- Mail and newspaper delivery
- Pharmaceutical delivery service
Safety and Security
- 24-hour emergency alert and response system
- Security alarm system for residents with cognitive deficits
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Location
1361 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
License
- License number
- 080413
- Licensed as
- Long Term Care Facility
- License valid to
- 01/31/2027
- Licensed capacity
- 136 long term care beds
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid, Medicare, Private pay
- Executive director
- Mr. John Myers
- As listed on the state license.
Checked against the New Jersey Department of Health record on 9/26/2026.
Ownership
Who owns this community, as listed on the state licence.
- Owner on the licence
- 1361 ROUTE 72 WEST OPERATIONS LLC
Frequently asked questions
What types of care are available at Southern Ocean Center?+
Southern Ocean Center offers post-hospital short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, respite stays, palliative care, and hospice support. Therapy services include physical, occupational, and speech therapies, as well as specialized orthopedic rehabilitation.
What are the room options for residents?+
The center has 136 licensed long-term care beds. Accommodations include both private and semi-private rooms equipped with cable television, wireless internet, and individual climate control.
Does Southern Ocean Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?+
Yes, the center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and most private insurance plans alongside private payment. Staff can assist families with benefit verification and case management questions during admissions.
What daily activities are offered?+
Residents can take part in social events, recreational gatherings, educational programs, and religious services organized in the community activity room. Shared lounges, outdoor gardens, and computers with internet access are also available throughout the day.
What safety features are in place for residents?+
The facility uses a 24-hour emergency alert and response system to call for help at any time. It also features a specialized alarm security system designed to support the safety of residents experiencing cognitive deficits.
Are pets allowed to visit the facility?+
Yes, Southern Ocean Center allows pets to visit. Family members and friends are welcome to bring companion animals when spending time with loved ones in common lounges or outdoor courtyards.