Southern Ocean County Hospital
1140 NJ-72 · Manahawkin, New Jersey 08050-2499Southern Ocean Medical Center, part of Hackensack Meridian Health, is a 176-bed acute care hospital located in Manahawkin, NJ. Founded in 1972, it serves the communities of Southern Ocean County and Long Beach Island, offering a comprehensive range of services including emergency care, cancer treatment, cardiac services, orthopedics, women's health, and surgical services. The hospital is recognized for its patient safety and quality, holding an 'A' Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade and numerous Healthgrades awards, particularly in orthopedic surgery. It emphasizes community-focused care with access to the broader resources of the Hackensack Meridian Health network.
Specialties & Programs
Hospital information
- 24/7 Emergency Care
- Available
More emergency department details
- Pediatric Emergency Care
- Available
Provides emergency care for children; however, for highly specialized pediatric emergencies, transfers to K. Hovnanian Children's Hospital (part of HMH) may be arranged.
- Stroke Center
- Available
Provides initial stroke care and stabilization, with capabilities for transfer to higher-level comprehensive stroke centers within the Hackensack Meridian Health system.
- Cardiac Emergency Capabilities
- Available
Offers cardiac diagnostic services, emergency cardiac care, and cardiac rehabilitation. Interventional cardiology procedures are typically performed at larger HMH facilities with transfer capabilities.
- Burn Center
- Not Available
- Air Ambulance / Helipad
- Available
24/7 emergency care, staffed by board-certified emergency physicians, nurses, and support staff. Provides comprehensive care for various medical emergencies, injuries, and illnesses. Part of the Hackensack Meridian Health network, allowing for seamless transfers to higher-level care if needed.
About Emergency Department Waits
Emergency departments treat patients according to medical urgency rather than arrival order. Wait times can change rapidly based on patient volume, ambulance arrivals, trauma cases and available treatment space. Patients with life-threatening conditions are prioritized immediately. This note is general information and does not describe Southern Ocean County Hospital's current wait.
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