1235 Pelham Parkway North, Bronx, NY 10469 · Bronx County · (718) 231-4300
191 certified beds, about 187 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1982
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335347 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on January 31, 2025, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).
Of 21 health citations since June 2021, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents (1 immediate jeopardy).
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 2.74 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.41 of those hours.
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 21 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during survey, the facility failed to ensure residents received adequate supervision to prevent elopement. This was evident in one out of six residents (Resident #1) sampled for elopement. Specifically, Resident #1, who was severely cognitively impaired, with a history of wandering behavior and identified as an elopement risk exited the facility grounds unsupervised on 05/08/2026 at 12:30:40 AM per video surveillance footage and has not been found. Resident #1 exited through the New Wing Hall lobby (1st floor); the alarm on the exit door did not activate due to alarm system malfunction. Resident #1 was last seen on 05/08/2026 at 12:15 AM by Certified Nursing Assistant #1 in a hallway on the first-floor unit. Resident #1 was not identified as missing until 8:20 AM. This resulted in Immediate Jeopardy Past Noncompliance.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure that the direct care staffing information based on payroll data was submitted based on the schedule specified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Specifically, the facility failed to submit the direct care staffing data for fiscal year Quarter 1/2026 (10/01/2025 - 12/31/2025) timely.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews during survey the facility failed to ensure that services provided or arranged by the facility met professional standards of quality. This was evident in one (1) out of six (6) residents (Resident #1) sampled. Specifically, on 05/08/2026, Licensed Practical Nurse #1 documented in the Medication Administration Record that they administrated medications to Resident #1 and took the resident's vital signs at 7:00 AM. Additionally, Licensed Practical Nurse #1 documented in the Treatment Record that they monitored Resident #1 at 7:30 AM. According to the facility video surveillance footage, Resident #1, who was severely cognitively impaired, with a history of wandering behavior and identified as an elopement risk exited the facility grounds unsupervised on 05/08/2026 at 12:30:40 AM and has not been found. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the facility was administered in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. Specifically, the Administrator and the Director of Nursing failed to identify hazards and risks to ensure residents were adequately supervised to avoid elopement. Immediate Jeopardy was determined on 05/13/2026 when direct care and nursing staff failed to ensure Resident #1 received adequate supervision with safety monitoring to prevent an elopement. Resident #1 was able to exit the facility unsupervised on 05/08/2026 at 12:30:40 AM due to alarm system malfunction. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interviews during survey conducted the facility failed to ensure medical records were complete and accurately documented in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices. Licensed Practical Nurse #1 failed to accurately document in Resident #1's medical record. This was evident for one (1) of six (6) residents (Resident #1) sampled. Specifically, on 05/08/2026, Licensed Practical Nurse #1 documented in the Medication Administration Record that they administrated medications to Resident #1 and took the resident's vital signs at 7:00 AM. Additionally, Licensed Practical Nurse #1 also documented that they monitored Resident #1 at 11:30 AM and 7:30 AM in the Treatment Record that they monitored Resident #1 at 7:30 AM. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification and Abbreviated Survey (NY00365258) conducted from 01/26/2025 to 01/31/2025, the facility did not ensure that sufficient nursing staff was consistently provided to meet residents' needs in a manner that promotes each resident's rights, physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being, as determined by resident assessments and individual plans of care. Specifically, 1.) Several residents reported the facility was short staffed of Certified Nursing Assistants which resulted in lack of timely staff response to residents who needed assistance, 2.) Multiple nursing staff members reported lack of sufficient staffing, 3.) Facility's staffing levels were repeatedly below facility assessed levels, and 4.) Excessively low weekend staffing was triggered in the Payroll Based Journal Staffing Data Report.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey conducted from 01/26/2025 to 01/31/2025, the facility did not ensure drugs and biologicals were stored in accordance with professional standards of practice. This was evident in 2 of 5 units observed. Specifically, 1.) Unit 4 emergency drug box contained expired medications, and 2.) Unit 5 medication cart was observed with insulin pens that were not properly and sanitarily stored and were not marked with the dates they were opened.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey conducted from 01/26/2025 to 01/31/2025, the facility did not ensure food were stored in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This was evident during kitchen and dining observation. Specifically, 1.) The kitchen walk-in refrigerator and freezer contained opened and undated food items. 2.) The 5th floor unit refrigerator contained unlabeled and undated food items.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during an Abbreviated Survey (NY00340915), the facility failed to ensure that a resident received adequate supervision to prevent an elopement. This was evident in one out of six residents sampled (Resident #1). Specifically, Resident #1 exited the facility on 05/01/24 at 4:22 pm undetected by staff. Facility staff became aware at 7:10 pm that Resident #1 was missing. According to staff, dinner was served between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm and they were unaware that Resident #1 was missing. Resident #1 was found by a facility staff member on 05/05/24 at around 4:55 pm at a bus stop and was brought back to the facility. Resident #1 had no visible injuries but was sent to the hospital for a wellness check.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview conducted during a Recertification and Abbreviated (NY00312961) survey, the facility failed to ensure a resident received adequate supervision to prevent accidents. This was evident for 1 (Resident #284) of 4 residents reviewed for Accidents of 38 total sample residents. Specifically, on 3/19/2023 Resident #284 fell in their room when left unsupervised by a Certified Home Health Aide (HHA) #1 assigned to provide the resident one-to-one (1:1) observation. Subsequently, Resident #284 sustained a left scalp hematoma (bruising and swelling) and left hip fracture. This resulted in actual harm to Resident #284 that was not immediate jeopardy.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interview conducted during the recertification survey from 6/26/23 to 7/3/23, the facility did not ensure that food was stored, prepared, distributed and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This was observed during review of the Kitchen. Specifically, cold sandwiches and milk were not maintained at the proper temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit (F) or below.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and record review conducted during the recertification survey from 6/26/23 to 7/3/23, the facility did not implement an effective pest control program so the facility is free of pests. This was evident during environmental observations. Specifically, fruit flies were observed during the initial tour of the kitchen, in food service director's (FSD) office and in the conference room of the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review conducted during the recertification survey conducted from 6/26/23 to 7/3/23, the facility did not ensure residents received a Minimum Data Set 3.0 (MDS) assessment not less frequently than once every 3 months. This is evident for 16 (Resident #s 4, 20, 28, 41, 47, 61, 72, 103, 117, 131, 139, 144, 151, 156, 165 and 170) of 17 residents reviewed for Resident Assessment. Specifically, MDS assessments for Resident #4, Resident #20, Resident #28, et al. were not completed within 14 days of the Assessment Reference Date (ARD).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during a Recertification Survey from 06/26/23 to 07/03/23, the facility did not ensure handrails remain firmly affixed to the wall. Specifically, loose hands were observed on 2 (Unit 1 and 4) of 5 units. Specifically, there were observations of handrails in the hallways on Unit 1 and Unit 4 that were not firmly affixed to the wall.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during the Recertification survey from 6/26/23 to 7/3/23, the facility did not ensure a resident was treated with respect and dignity and cared for in a manner that promoted maintenance or enhancement of their quality of life. This was evident for 1 (Resident #123) of 2 residents reviewed for Dignity out of 38 total sampled residents. Specifically, Resident #123 was observed wearing the same blood-stained shirt on 3 consecutive days.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and record review conducted during the Recertification survey from 6/26/23 to 7/3/23, the facility did not ensure that infection control practices were maintained. This was evident for 1 (Unit 1) of 5 Units observed for Dining. Specifically, a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) was observed with their fingers inside cups being served to residents during lunch. The finding is: The facility policy titled Handling Food, Cups & Feeding Utensils dated 05/20/22 documented cups must be picked up touching from the base/bottom. No fingers must touch the rim or inside of the cup. On 06/26/23 at 12:15 PM, CNA #3 was observed during lunch service on Unit 1 with their fingers inside plastic water cups being filled with water and served to residents. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews conducted during the Recertification survey, the facility failed to notify a resident's medical provider when there was a need to alter treatment significantly. Specifically, a resident's medical provider was not informed when the resident's blood sugar increased to 409 on two occasions. This was evident for 1 of 5 residents reviewed for Unnecessary Medications out of a sample of 35. (Resident # 95) The finding is: The Facility's policy titled, Notification of Change In Resident Condition dated 8/23/20 documents it is the policy of the facility that changes in resident's condition are immediately shared with the resident/representative and reported to the attending physician. The nurse should immediately notify the resident's physician and the resident when there is a significant change in the health of the resident. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview, and record review conducted during the recertification survey the facility did not ensure that a sanitary environment was maintained. Specifically, a resident's hand splint was worn and caked with dirt on multiple occasions. This was evident for 1 of 2 resident's reviewed for Environment (Resident #43). The finding is: A facility Policy and Procedure titled Braces was dated 3/20/2017 documented Safekeeping - Keep clean/dry; CNA checks for cleanliness and maintenance and sends it to in-house laundry. Resident # 43 diagnosed with contracture of unspecified wrist. Minimum Data Set, dated [DATE] documented Resident # 43 was cognitively intact and had no splints/braces for contracture of wrist. On 06/03/21 at 11:32 AM, Resident #43 was observed with a left hand splint in place on the left hand and lower arm. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview conducted during the Recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that a resident received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice. Specifically, there was no evidence that medical follow-up was done to address consistently elevated blood sugars for a resident with Diabetes Mellitus. This was evident for 1 of 35 sampled residents (Resident #59). The finding is: Review of the facility policy dated 8/23/2020, titled Residents with Diabetes documents, Residents with Diabetes will have a plan in place to promote that individuals highest level of wellness. The Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) will evaluate and revise the plan of care on an ongoing basis. Residents response to medication and diet will be monitored in accordance with the best standards of practice. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview conducted during the Recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that the facility reviewed the resident's total program of care, including medications, and treatments, at each visit. Specifically, there was no documented evidence of medical follow-up for a resident admitted with a diagnosis of Diabetes Mellitus on sliding scale three times a day with Insulin coverage. This was evident for 1 out of a sample of 35 residents (Resident #59). The finding is: Review of the facility policy dated 8/23/2020, titled Residents with Diabetes documents, Residents with Diabetes will have a plan in place to promote that individuals highest level of wellness. The Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) will evaluate and revise the plan of care on an ongoing basis. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interviews, during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that infection control practices were followed to prevent the transmission of diseases. Specifically, staff did not change gloves during a wound care observation. This was evident for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for Pressure Ulcers in a sample of 35 (Resident #107). The finding is: The Facility policy on wound care titled, Dressing Change of Pressure Sore and Chronic Wound dated 8/20/2020 documents, All residents with ulceration, sore/chronic wound will be provided treatment as ordered by the Physician. The purpose is to promote healing and or prevent complication of pressure sores and other chronic wounds . [...]
18 fire safety citations on file: 4 on January 31, 2025, 6 on July 3, 2023, 8 on June 10, 2021.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 2.74 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.41 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.47 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.85 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.48 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 3.61 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 2.85 on weekdays and 2.47 on weekends, 13% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 25.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 2.94 in April to June 2025 to 2.74 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 2.74 | 0.41 | 2.85 | 2.47 | 25.5% | 0 of 90 | 187 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 2.90 | 0.49 | 3.05 | 2.54 | 16.8% | 0 of 92 | 179 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 2.94 | 0.42 | 3.07 | 2.63 | 19.3% | 0 of 91 | 180 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| New York, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.55 | 0.68 | 3.72 | 3.13 | 9.8% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $23.36 | $21.04 to $24.99 | 87,990 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $32.30 | $29.52 to $37.00 | 39,400 |
| Registered nurses | $52.62 | $45.60 to $62.34 | 205,810 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.0 | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.9 | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.7 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.2 | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 23.8 | 20.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 5.5 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Morris Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (41.8% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
41.8% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · New York: 101 better, 157 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 61 eligible stays.
10.6% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · New York: 12 better, 5 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 114 eligible stays.
7.3% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · New York: 7 better, 21 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 84 eligible stays.
72.6% this home
Median of homes: New York60.6% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 62 residents counted.
1.0% this home
Median of homes: New York0.6% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 104 residents counted.
4.2% this home
Median of homes: New York2.0% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 104 residents counted.
Not reported
CMS note: The number of residents or resident stays is too small to report. Call the facility to discuss this quality measure.
Median of homes: New York98.5% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 9 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: MORRIS PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER LLC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkowitz, Leopold | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 99% | 09/05/2019 |
| Berkowitz, Dori | Direct ownership interest | Individual | 10/08/2018 | |
| Berkowitz, Leopold | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/05/2019 | |
| Gross, Ronald | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/12/2021 | |
| Salamon, Mark | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/24/2021 | |
| Gross, Ronald | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/12/2021 | |
| Salamon, Mark | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/18/2025 |
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