Manahawkin Health and Rehabilitation Center
1211 Rt 72 West · Manahawkin, NJ · 08050 · 6095978500
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Champion Care
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (3 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $275,280 in fines in the last 24 months.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
$275,280 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.19 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.73 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.19 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.35 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $275,280 |
Inspection citations (51 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · L March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · H March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Corrected February 25, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected January 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected January 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | Fine | $210,600 |
| January 5, 2026 | Fine | $64,680 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 315206 · certified since June 6, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.