ElderGrade
B

76/100

Above average

Morningside Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

1000 Pelham Parkway South, Bronx, NY 10461

CMS 3/5 stars #22 of 44 in Bronx County (718) 409-8200
Certified beds
386
Occupancy
80%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Last inspection was more than 2 years ago

    Ratings here are based on older survey data than at most facilities.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

12/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 2.96 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.23 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

9/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 52% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.37 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.23 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.14 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 52.30%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 22 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 12, 2024 (2 years ago).

D Feb 2, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 21, 2025 F0585 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 16, 2024 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Apr 12, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Apr 12, 2024 F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 12, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 12, 2024 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 12, 2024 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CASSENA CARE, which operates 13 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
CARILLO, JOSEPH Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
DEBENEDICTIS, PASQUALE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
RUTENBERG, SOLOMON Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SOLOVEY, ALEX Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
COOPERBERG, ARTHUR Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DEROSA, ANTHONY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DEBENEDICTIS, PASQUALE Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SOLOVEY, ALEX Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
RUTENBERG, SOLOMON Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CARILLO, JOSEPH Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Morningside Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

What is the ElderGrade for Morningside Nursing And Rehabilitation Center? +

Morningside Nursing And Rehabilitation Center holds an ElderGrade of B (76 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Morningside Nursing And Rehabilitation Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.37 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Morningside Nursing And Rehabilitation Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 22 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Morningside Nursing And Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Morningside Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.