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)
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
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
Chain footprint
15 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 5 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.21
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.19
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.95
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.35
All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.40
RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.03
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
1.00
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.07
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.04
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
2.86
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.61
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
66%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
57%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
11,320
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
17.24
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9818
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
4.59
Baseline 23.28% · Performance 20.10% · Measure score 4.59 · Achievement 2.87 · Improvement 4.59
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 8.51% · Performance 8.79% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
2.31
Baseline 50.73% · Performance 54.24% · Measure score 2.31 · Achievement 2.31 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 2.94 hours · Performance 2.80 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.15% |
10.72%
1.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 273 · Observed rate 9.52% · Lower 95% interval 6.85% |
| Discharge to community | 41.36% |
50.57%
9.2 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 208 · Observed rate 30.29% · Lower 95% interval 33.15% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.34 |
1.02
0.3 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 387 · Denominator 387 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.52% |
0.77%
0.2 pts better
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 387 |
| Discharge self-care score | 93.28% |
53.69%
39.6 pts better
|
Numerator 222 · Denominator 238 |
| Discharge mobility score | 77.31% |
50.94%
26.4 pts better
|
Numerator 184 · Denominator 238 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.84% |
2.29%
0.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 11 · Denominator 387 · Adjusted rate 1.63% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.79% |
7.12%
1.7 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 170 · Observed rate 11.18% · Lower 95% interval 5.94% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 2.13% |
8.2%
6.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 375 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 81.82% |
42%
39.8 pts better
|
Numerator 324 · Denominator 396 |
| Discharge function score | 87.39% |
56.45%
30.9 pts better
|
Numerator 208 · Denominator 238 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 98.49% |
95.95%
2.5 pts better
|
Numerator 196 · Denominator 199 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 84.44% |
96.28%
11.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 38 · Denominator 45 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 9% |
25.2%
16.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 18 · Denominator 200 |
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 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.8 · Expected 2.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 99.6% · Q2 97.1% · Q3 97.1% · Q4 96.8% · 4Q avg 97.7% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 77.9% |
| 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 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 1.6% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 87.3% · Q2 94.6% · Q3 92.3% · Q4 85.5% · 4Q avg 89.9% |
| 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 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 9.2% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 7.5% · 4Q avg 6.8% |
| 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 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 3.6% · Q3 4.3% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 3.2% |
| 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 · Q1 6.3% · Q2 5.9% · Q3 5.8% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 6.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| 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 · Q1 0.9% · Q2 3.7% · Q3 6.4% · Q4 8.1% · 4Q avg 4.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 7.1% · Q3 7.8% · Q4 8.7% · 4Q avg 6.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.4% · Q2 0.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.8% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 29.2% · Q2 25.1% · Q3 20.8% · Q4 21.8% · 4Q avg 24.3% |
| 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 · Q1 3.3% · Q2 5.8% · Q3 5.6% · Q4 4.7% · 4Q avg 4.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 76.9% · Q2 80.1% · Q3 83.1% · Q4 88.6% · 4Q avg 82.4% |
| 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 · Adjusted 12.4% · Observed 13.7% · Expected 12.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.6% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 0.4% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 77.4% |
| 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 · Adjusted 20.0% · Observed 27.4% · Expected 32.6% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
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
Solovey, Alex
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Rutenberg, Solomon
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Carillo, Joseph
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Carillo, Joseph
Corporate Officer · Individual
Cooperberg, Arthur
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Debenedictis, Pasquale
Corporate Officer · Individual
Derosa, Anthony
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Rutenberg, Solomon
Corporate Officer · Individual
Solovey, Alex
Corporate Officer · Individual
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