Bronx, NY

Morris Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

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

1235 Pelham Parkway North, Bronx, NY

(718) 231-4300

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

191

Certified beds

Average residents

179

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1982-02-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.49

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.47

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.94

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.54

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

31%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

22%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.1
1.7
0.4 pts worse
1.9
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.7
1.3
0.6 pts better
1.8
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.5%
91.2%
6.3 pts better
93.4%
4.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.9%
95.3%
3.6 pts better
95.5%
3.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.2%
3.0%
1.8 pts better
3.3%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 74.4%
18.5%
55.9 pts worse
11.4%
63 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.9%
6.1%
0.8 pts worse
5.4%
1.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 6.2%
13.5%
7.3 pts better
19.6%
13.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.7%
14.8%
0.9 pts worse
16.7%
1 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 27.9%
15.1%
12.8 pts worse
16.3%
11.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 18.9%
15.5%
3.4 pts worse
14.9%
4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.3%
0.6%
0.3 pts better
1.0%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.6%
1.4%
0.8 pts better
1.7%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 17.7%
20.8%
3.1 pts better
19.8%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.2%
6.9%
0.7 pts better
5.1%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 75.8%
76.7%
0.9 pts worse
81.7%
5.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 4.1%
9.7%
5.6 pts better
12.0%
7.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.4%
1.2%
1.2 pts worse
1.6%
0.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 78.0%
78.8%
0.8 pts worse
79.7%
1.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 24.9%
20.6%
4.3 pts worse
23.9%
1 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-01-31 · Fire 2025-01-31

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-07-03 · Fire 2023-07-03

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (2 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-06-10 · Fire 2021-06-10

8 health deficiencies

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

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-31

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2025-04-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-31

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-04-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-31

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-04-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-31

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-04-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2023-09-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2023-09-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-09-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-09-08

C · Minimal harm 2023-07-03

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-09-08

C · Minimal harm 2023-07-03

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-09-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-10

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2021-07-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-10

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2021-07-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-10

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-07-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-10

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2021-07-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-10

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2021-07-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-10

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2021-07-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-10

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2021-07-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-10

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2021-07-23

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-31

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2025-03-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-31

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 2025-03-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-31

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 2025-03-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-08

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-05-05

G · Actual harm 2023-07-03

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-08-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

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 2023-08-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

F925 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2023-08-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Corrected 2023-08-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

F924 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

Corrected 2023-08-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

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 2023-08-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-08-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-08-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-20

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 2023-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-20

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 2023-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-10

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2021-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-10

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 2021-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-10

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2021-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-10

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 2021-07-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-10

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-07-29

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$9,770 2023-07-03

Fine

Fine · fine $9,770

Fine

Ownership

Berkowitz, Leopold

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

99% 2 facilities 2019-09-05
Berkowitz, Leopold

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2019-09-05
Gross, Ronald

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-07-12
Salamon, Mark

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-05-24

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