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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Morningstar Residential Care Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility operated by a family-owned company at 17 Sunrise Drive in Oswego, New York. It provides skilled nursing, long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, and respite services. 24-hour staffing exists. Accepted are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
CMS rates the facility 1 star, with all four sub-ratings below the New York average. Across eight inspections since 2022, the facility averaged 13 deficiencies per year, 155 percent above the state average of 5.1. Two immediate jeopardy findings are in the record: a March 2024 citation for CPR failure involving substandard quality of care, corrected by April 2024, and an August 2025 citation involving failure to honor a resident’s advance directive. A May 2025 inspection identified 30 deficiencies spanning ADL care, dialysis, infection control, nutrition, and extensive life safety systems failures. No fines or license suspensions exist. Nurse hours run 3h 40m per resident per day, modestly above New York’s average of 3h 29m. Aligned with New York’s 88.3 percent state average, occupancy stands at 88 percent.
The community suits residents seeking long-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation in Oswego County.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 123rd out of 388 homes in New York. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 16m per day | ▼ 62% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 50m per day | ▲ 9% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 10m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 2h 11m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 41m per day | ▼ 15% State avg: 3h 10m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 4m per day | ▼ 43% State avg: 7m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 6m per day | ▼ 79% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Similar to the New York average: 88.3%Morningstar Residential Care Center is legally operated by Morning Star Care Center, Inc (For Profit).
In New York State, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York State state average. See the nursing homes benchmark below for the typical New York State score; higher is better.
Well below the New York State average for nursing homes.
New York State nursing homes benchmark: C 74/100
Inspection score: 54 out of 100. Letter grade F. Well below the New York State average for nursing homes.
Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York State regulators when a nursing home fails to meet state or federal care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
This facility has 3 enforcement actions. 34% of New York State nursing homes have zero, and the statewide average is 1.6.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York State state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 22 | 13 | This facility has 69% more total citations than a typical New York State nursing home (22 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 69% worse |
|
Health citations
Violations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 16 | 20 | This facility has 20% fewer health citations than a typical New York State nursing home (16 vs. NY avg 20).↓ 20% better |
|
Life safety citations
Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 6 | 4 | This facility has 50% more life safety citations than a typical New York State nursing home (6 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 50% worse |
|
Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 4.4 | 2.6 | This facility has 69% more citations per year than a typical New York State nursing home (4.4 vs. NY avg 2.6).↑ 69% worse |
|
Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 2.8 | 1.4 | This facility has 100% more citations per inspection than a typical New York State nursing home (2.8 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 100% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 8 | 9 | This facility has 11% fewer total inspections than a typical New York State nursing home (8 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 11% better |
|
Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 8 | 4 | This facility has 100% more inspections with citations than a typical New York State nursing home (8 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 100% worse |
|
Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 100% | 44% | This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York State nursing home (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 113 | 79 | This facility has 43% more total complaints than a typical New York State nursing home (113 vs. NY avg 79).↑ 43% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 22.6 | 15.8 | This facility has 43% more complaints per year than a typical New York State nursing home (22.6 vs. NY avg 15.8).↑ 43% worse |
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Complaints per bed
Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds.
| 1.06 | 0.50 | This facility has 112% more complaints per bed than a typical New York State nursing home (1.06 vs. NY avg 0.5).↑ 112% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York State regulators.
| 10 | 15 | This facility has 33% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York State nursing home (10 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 33% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on August 14, 2025, identified deficiencies related to refusal or discontinuation of treatment and advance directives, including an immediate jeopardy citation. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies primarily involving treatment and prevention of pressure ulcers, care planning, and various health and safety code issues, many of which were corrected over time. Inspectors cited issues with resident care, including activities of daily living and infection control, as well as safety concerns such as fire alarm and sprinkler system maintenance. Complaint investigations were not noted as substantiated in the available reports, and no fines or license actions were listed. The facility’s inspection history shows ongoing challenges with care and safety standards, with some corrections made but recent findings indicating continuing areas for improvement.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsNew York State average 3.6
Last Health inspection on May 2025
New York State average 18.5
New York State average 5.05
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).
100% better than New York State averageNew York State average: 0.2
100% better than New York State averageNew York State average: 0.2
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How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.
Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
1
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
1
1 Disposed
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2023
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2023Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
563% better than New York average
0% compared with New York average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
4,562 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 62 | 0 | 62 | 20,810 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 7 | 26 | 7,787 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,327 | 92 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,084 | 91 | 99% | 6.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 1 | 6 | 937 | 79 | 86% | 5.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 914 | 67 | 73% | 7.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 851 | 63 | 68% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 780 | 85 | 92% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 657 | 74 | 80% | 7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 591 | 59 | 64% | 7.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 402 | 59 | 64% | 6.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 2 | 2 | 373 | 56 | 61% | 6.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 162 | 34 | 37% | 4.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 67 | 11 | 12% | 6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 59 | 24 | 26% | 2.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 52 | 13 | 14% | 4 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024-2025
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)
167% higher than New York State averageNew York State average: $66K
In line with New York State averageNew York State average: 2.0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than New York State averageNew York State average: 0.1
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 12, 2025
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Mar 4, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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 New York State averageNew York State average: 9.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
28.7
58% worse than New York State averageNew York State average: 18.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
21.3%
30% worse than New York State averageNew York State average: 16.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
30.6%
84% worse than New York State averageNew York State average: 16.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
34.1%
60% worse than New York State averageNew York State average: 21.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.1%
28% better than New York State averageNew York State average: 3.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
50% better than New York State averageNew York State average: 7.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
22% better than New York State averageNew York State average: 1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.3%
46% better than New York State averageNew York State average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.4%
81% better than New York State averageNew York State average: 18.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
25.2%
100% worse than New York State averageNew York State average: 12.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.1%
7% better than New York State averageNew York State average: 91.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
5% better than New York State averageNew York State average: 95.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.45
15% better than New York State averageNew York State average: 1.71
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.34
In line with New York State averageNew York State average: 1.35
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
87.3%
14% better than New York State averageNew York State average: 76.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than New York State averageNew York State average: 1.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
90.4%
15% better than New York State averageNew York State average: 78.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
21.1%
In line with New York State averageNew York State average: 20.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
10.0%
In line with New York State averageNew York State average: 9.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than New York State averageNew York State average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
40.8%
24% worse than New York State averageNew York State average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
37.2%
26% worse than New York State averageNew York State average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
77% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
7% of new residents, often for short stays.
16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
111Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Morningstar Residential Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #347 / 383Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 347th out of 383 homes in New York. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New York average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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Estimated distance in miles from Oswego's city center to Morningstar Residential Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Morningstar Residential Care Center is located in Oswego, New York.
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The legal owner and operator of Morningstar Residential Care Center is Morning Star Care Center, Inc (For Profit).
Morningstar Residential Care Center has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to NY state health department records, Morningstar Residential Care Center's license number is 3702315N.
Morningstar Residential Care Center's occupancy is 88%.
Morningstar Residential Care Center has 120 beds.
Morningstar Residential Care Center has had 22 recently reported deficiencies.
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