Southern Ocean Medical Center
Quality Measures vs National Average
Patient Safety
6 of 8 measures reportedMortality (Death Rates)
7 of 8 measures reportedReadmission Rates
9 of 11 measures reportedWhat This Means
- • Better = this hospital performs better than the national average on that measure
- • Same = no statistically significant difference from national average
- • Worse = this hospital performs worse than the national average
Source: CMS Hospital Compare. Data reflects the most recent reporting period.
Procedure Outcomes
| Procedure | Rate | Volume | vs National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Attack (AMI) | 11.5% | 197 | Avg |
| Heart Failure | 11.4% | 586 | Avg |
| Pneumonia | 15.6% | 523 | Avg |
| COPD | 6.7% | 230 | Avg |
| Stroke | 13% | 227 | Avg |
| Overall Mortality | 4% | 1,657 | Avg |
| Patient Safety (Composite) | 0.92% | — | Avg |
Lower rates indicate better outcomes. Volume reflects patient count during the reporting period. Source: CMS Complications and Deaths data.
Is Southern Ocean Medical Center a Good Hospital?
Southern Ocean Medical Center has a trust score of 69/100 and a 4-star CMS rating — above average quality. Located in Manahawkin, NJ, it is an acute care hospital with emergency services and is designated birthing-friendly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Southern Ocean Medical Center a good hospital?
Southern Ocean Medical Center is an acute care hospital in Manahawkin, NJ with a 4/5 CMS star rating. Trust score: 69/100. It is rated above average.
Where is Southern Ocean Medical Center located?
Southern Ocean Medical Center is located at 1140 Rt 72 W, Manahawkin, NJ 08050. Phone: (609) 597-6011.
What is the star rating for Southern Ocean Medical Center?
Southern Ocean Medical Center has a 4/5 star rating from CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services). This rating is based on mortality, safety, readmission, patient experience, and timeliness measures.
Does Southern Ocean Medical Center have an emergency room?
Yes, Southern Ocean Medical Center provides emergency services.
What This Hospital Charges
| Procedure | Charges | Actual Paid | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITH MCC 345 patients/yr | $103,864 | $14,948 | 86% less |
HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC 281 patients/yr | $76,750 | $9,626 | 87% less |
SIMPLE PNEUMONIA AND PLEURISY WITH MCC 137 patients/yr | $70,953 | $10,588 | 85% less |
RESPIRATORY INFECTIONS AND INFLAMMATIONS WITH MCC 110 patients/yr | $78,954 | $12,555 | 84% less |
ACUTE MYOCARDIAL INFARCTION, DISCHARGED ALIVE WITH MCC 110 patients/yr | $84,494 | $11,431 | 86% less |
SEPTICEMIA OR SEVERE SEPSIS WITHOUT MV >96 HOURS WITHOUT MCC 88 patients/yr | $62,474 | $8,683 | 86% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITH MCC 86 patients/yr | $67,420 | $8,743 | 87% less |
KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS WITHOUT MCC 79 patients/yr | $47,509 | $6,017 | 87% less |
RENAL FAILURE WITH CC 74 patients/yr | $51,667 | $6,924 | 87% less |
ESOPHAGITIS, GASTROENTERITIS AND MISCELLANEOUS DIGESTIVE DISORDERS WITHOUT MCC 72 patients/yr | $52,640 | $6,541 | 88% less |
Charges = what the hospital bills. Actual Paid = what Medicare pays (the fair market rate). Source: CMS Medicare Inpatient Hospitals by Provider and Service (2024).
Quick Facts
- Type
- Acute Care Hospitals
- Ownership
- Voluntary non-profit - Private
- County
- Ocean
- Emergency Services
- Yes
- Birthing Friendly
- Yes
- Facility ID
- 310113