Southern Ocean Medical Center
1140 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050, Ocean County
Southern Ocean Medical Center is situated at 1140 Route 72 West in Manahawkin, New Jersey. The medical campus sits right off Route 72 in southern Ocean County, providing easy road access for families traveling from nearby mainland towns and Long Beach Island. It holds state licensure as a long-term care facility alongside its comprehensive medical hospital campus, serving seniors who require continuous medical observation and skilled nursing care.
The facility provides specialized clinical environments supported by around-the-clock medical staff. Accommodations and patient areas are designed for clinical efficiency, recovery, and comfort, including dedicated pre- and post-procedure spaces and isolation rooms. On-site conveniences include designated parking areas right outside the main entrances and a hospital gift shop for visitors and families.
Care at the center covers a broad range of high-level medical disciplines tailored to older adults. The campus offers geriatric medicine, dedicated stroke care, cardiac care with continuous monitoring options, and comprehensive wound management. Patients also have access to accredited orthopedic surgery, oncology treatments, bariatric services, and rehabilitation therapies all located on the same medical grounds.
Daily life on campus centers around recovery, functional improvement, and clinical support. Nutrition and dining needs are handled through specialized clinical dietary programs and gastroenterology services to suit each individual medical profile. With diagnostic labs, advanced imaging, and emergency services available 24 hours a day, the setting provides maximum clinical oversight for seniors with complex health needs.
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
- Long-term care facility services
- Geriatric medicine
- 24-hour skilled nursing care
- Rehabilitation services
- Wound care management
- Stroke recovery care
- Heart failure and cardiac care monitoring
- Diabetes and endocrinology support
- Bariatric medical support
- Pain management
- Hospital-level diagnostic and acute care access
Amenities
Grounds and parking
- Free on-site parking for patients and visitors
- Designated accessible parking spaces close to entrances
Services
- On-site gift shop
- Case management services
- Medical records office
- Pre-surgical evaluation office
Wellness and care
- Physical, occupational, and rehabilitation services
- Cardiac catheterization laboratory
- Wound care program
- Center for weight loss and bariatric services
- Diabetes education and management program
- Endoscopy suite
Diagnostics and imaging
- Diagnostic imaging center of excellence
- Ultrasound, CT, MRI, and nuclear medicine
- Interventional radiology
- Full-service clinical laboratory
- Mammography screening
Health and safety
- 24-hour emergency department
- Isolation rooms
- Smoke evacuation surgical safety protocols
- Accredited primary stroke center
- Accredited chest pain center
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Location
1140 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, NJ 08050
License
- License number
- 10504L
- Licensed as
- Long Term Care Facility
- License valid to
- 12/31/2025
- Payment accepted
- Private pay
- Executive director
- Assigned Not
- 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
- HMH HOSPITALS CORPORATION
Frequently asked questions
What level of care is provided here?+
The facility holds a state Long Term Care Facility license and provides 24-hour skilled nursing care alongside comprehensive hospital services. Geriatric medicine, rehabilitation, cardiac care, and wound management are available on site.
What payment options are accepted for long-term care?+
According to state licensing records, the facility accepts private payment. Families should contact the facility directly to discuss specific coverage, payment plans, and admissions.
Is parking available for family members visiting the campus?+
Free parking is available for all visitors and patients. Specially marked accessible parking spaces are positioned near the entrances for easy building access.
What specialized medical services are offered on the grounds?+
Yes, the campus provides on-site rehabilitation services, an advanced cardiac catheterization lab, a wound care program, and comprehensive diagnostic imaging including CT, MRI, and ultrasound. Surgical care and cancer treatments are also provided on site.
How long has Southern Ocean Medical Center served the area?+
The medical center has operated in the Manahawkin community for more than 40 years, providing acute hospital care and specialized clinical services.
