Bronx, NY

Morningside Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1000 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY

(718) 409-8200

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

386

Certified beds

Average residents

303

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Cassena Care

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1976-04-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.21

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.19

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.95

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.03

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

66%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

57%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.4
1.7
0.3 pts better
1.9
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
1.3
0.1 pts better
1.8
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.7%
91.2%
6.5 pts better
93.4%
4.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 77.9%
95.3%
17.4 pts worse
95.5%
17.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.5%
3.0%
1.5 pts better
3.3%
1.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 89.9%
18.5%
71.4 pts worse
11.4%
78.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.8%
6.1%
0.7 pts worse
5.4%
1.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 3.2%
13.5%
10.3 pts better
19.6%
16.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.3%
14.8%
8.5 pts better
16.7%
10.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 4.9%
15.1%
10.2 pts better
16.3%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 6.9%
15.5%
8.6 pts better
14.9%
8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.6%
0.6 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
1.4%
1 pts better
1.7%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 24.3%
20.8%
3.5 pts worse
19.8%
4.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.8%
6.9%
2.1 pts better
5.1%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 82.4%
76.7%
5.7 pts better
81.7%
0.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 12.4%
9.7%
2.7 pts worse
12.0%
0.4 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
1.2%
0.3 pts better
1.6%
0.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 77.4%
78.8%
1.4 pts worse
79.7%
2.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 20.0%
20.6%
0.6 pts better
23.9%
3.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-04-12 · Fire 2024-04-12

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-04-11 · Fire 2022-04-11

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-07-08 · Fire 2019-07-08

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-04-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-04-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-04-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-11

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2022-05-24

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-11

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2022-04-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-08

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2019-09-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-08

K352 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-09-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-08

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2019-09-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-08

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2019-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-08

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2019-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-08

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2019-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-08

K227 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2019-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-08

K751 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.

Corrected 2019-09-05

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-21

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-05-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-16

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-02-10

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-06-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-06-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-12

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-06-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-11

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2022-06-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-11

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2022-06-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-11

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2022-06-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-11

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2022-06-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-11

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2022-06-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-04-11

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2022-06-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-08

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2019-09-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-08

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2019-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-08

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2019-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-08

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2019-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-08

F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Corrected 2019-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-08

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2019-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-07-08

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2019-09-05

C · Minimal harm 2019-07-08

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2019-09-05

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Debenedictis, Pasquale

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

35% 12 facilities 2013-01-17
Solovey, Alex

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

35% 12 facilities 2013-01-17
Rutenberg, Solomon

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

20% 10 facilities 2013-01-17
Carillo, Joseph

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

10% 7 facilities 2013-01-17
Carillo, Joseph

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2013-01-17
Cooperberg, Arthur

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2013-01-17
Debenedictis, Pasquale

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2013-01-17
Derosa, Anthony

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2013-01-17
Rutenberg, Solomon

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2013-01-17
Solovey, Alex

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2013-01-17

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2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $9,770 in total fines with 3 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall
2 / 5
Health
2 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Fines
$9,770

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