Morningstar Residential Care Center

Assisted Living Home
Overview of Morningstar Residential Care Center
Morningstar Residential Care Center is a family-owned and operated skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Oswego, New York. The center offers long-term care and full rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The caring staff provides comprehensive care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
(315) 342-4790

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 40m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the state average
Occupancy rate 89.9%
Residents per day (avg) 104
Occupancy rate
89.9%
Residents per day (avg)
104

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

77% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

7% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Medicaid

16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 - 5 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$11.4M
Operating loss
-$33.0K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$11,427,180.00
Operating loss
$-33,024.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.9M
43.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.5M
Total costs $11.5M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Home

Additional licensing details

License number: 3702315N
CMS Certification Number: 335489
County: Oswego

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: Morning Star Care Center, Inc (For Profit)

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Nursing, Therapy, Recreation, Food Service, Social Work
Operating Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Inspection History

In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.

114 complaints

95 complaints per 100 occupied beds

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

Latest inspection

Date:August 14, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

49 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

52 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

2 enforcement actions

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

March 3, 2024: Stipulation & Order #: NH-24-047

A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.

September 22, 2017: Stipulation & Order #: NH-18-016

A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.

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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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Address Oswego, NY 13126

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

152
Total Staff
106
Employees
46
Contractors
37,216
Total Hours (Quarter)
53
Avg Staff/Day
7.7
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse87.3 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse278 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant778 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
113 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
25 staff
6hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Dietary Services
3 staff
6.3hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
15.6%
of total hours from contractors
5,788 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Registered Nurse: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Certified Nursing Assistant: 22 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 2
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant55227718,88991100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse225279,16991100%8
Registered Nurse6281,95591100%7.3
Physical Therapy Aide3361,2267178%7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician55101,0518088%6.7
Other Dietary Services Staff3031,04291100%6.3
Dental Services Staff2028866369%7.8
Administrator1015086470%7.9
Nurse Practitioner1015046369%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist3034105257%7.9
RN Director of Nursing1013734853%7.8
Speech Language Pathologist1123464448%7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide1123068492%2.9
Physical Therapy Assistant1342505459%4.5
Qualified Social Worker0221031314%7.3
Mental Health Service Worker101802831%2.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant011701112%6.3
Medical Director011521314%4

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on May 2025

Total health citations 28
Citations per inspection
7

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

21 of 28 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 28 resulted from complaint investigations; and 6 of 28 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious Health citations More info 0
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations More info State average: N/A

0 serious citations More info State average: N/A

28 moderate citations More info State average: N/A

0 minor citations More info State average: N/A
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation May 02, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 02, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 02, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation May 02, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
111 Total Residents
Medicare 18 (16.2%)
Medicaid 78 (70.3%)
Private Pay/Other 15 (13.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Member Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 12.2
24% worse than State average

State average: 9.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 28.7
58% worse than State average

State average: 18.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 21.3%
30% worse than State average

State average: 16.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 30.6%
84% worse than State average

State average: 16.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 34.1%
60% worse than State average

State average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.1%
28% better than State average

State average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.6%
50% better than State average

State average: 7.2%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
22% better than State average

State average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.3%
46% better than State average

State average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.4%
81% better than State average

State average: 18.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 25.2%
100% worse than State average

State average: 12.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.1%
7% better than State average

State average: 91.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
5% better than State average

State average: 95.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 87.3%
14% better than State average

State average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than State average

State average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.4%
15% better than State average

State average: 78.8%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $178K
167% higher than State average

State average: $66K

Number of fines 2
In line with State average

State average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than State average

State average: 0.1

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $178K
State average $66K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Aug 12, 2025
$157K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 4, 2024
$20K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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