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Morris Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Bronx, New York)

1235 Pelham Parkway North, Bronx, New York 10469

Phone: 7182314300

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
191
Avg Residents/Day
189.8
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Bronx
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing1/5
Quality4/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew York AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.390.73-0.34
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day2.903.69-0.78
CMS Staffing Rating1/52.9/5-
Nursing Staff TurnoverN/A40.3%-

Health Citation History

21 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-05-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2026-05-14Administration DeficienciesElectronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-14Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-14Administration DeficienciesAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-14Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-05-08Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2023-07-03Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-03Environmental DeficienciesMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-03Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-03Environmental DeficienciesPut firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-03Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-03Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-10Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-10Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-10Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-10Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-10Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

18 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-01-31Egress DeficienciesHave stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-31Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-03Egress DeficienciesHave stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-03Egress DeficienciesInstall proper backup exit lighting.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-03Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-03Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-07-03Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-07-03Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2021-06-10Egress DeficienciesInstall proper backup exit lighting.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-10Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-10Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-10Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-10Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-10Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-10Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-10Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$27,378
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2026-05-14Fine$27,378-

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