The Gardens by Morningstar
The Gardens by Morningstar
The Gardens by Morningstar accepts Medicaid.
Overview of The Gardens by Morningstar
The Gardens by Morningstar is located at 132 Ellen Street, Oswego, NY, in Oswego County, and can be reached at (315) 343-0880. The facility is owned by The Gardens By Morningstar, Llc and is Adult Home by the New York Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care. The community is active and houses 106 beds, does not accept pets, and is positioned at Oswego city center. The facility provides assisted living and adult home services with nursing services, licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants on staff, 24-hour staffing, rehabilitation services, activities programming, recreation options, home care coordination, and food service.
The facility accepts Medicaid as a payment option and provides meals as part of its service offerings.
The New York Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care, reviewed the facility across a 4-year inspection period from February 2022 through May 2025. The most recent inspection on May 15, 2025, identified 1 deficiency related to resident services (487.7 (g) (1) (ii-xiv)) with an approved plan of correction.
The facility averaged 3.5 deficiencies per year, performing 31 percent better than the New York average of 5.1 per year. Earlier inspections revealed a recurring pattern of deficiencies in resident services spanning medication management, case management, and recordkeeping, as well as isolated issues with records and reports and admission standards.
The July 21, 2022 renewal inspection identified 7 deficiencies across these areas; subsequent inspections found primarily zero-deficiency or single-deficiency results. All identified violations were addressed with approved corrective action plans.
The facility received 31 complaints representing 29.2 per 100 occupied beds, substantially below the New York average of 49.9 per 100 occupied beds. Complaint investigations were generally unsubstantiated or found no violations. A Stipulation and Order agreement (ACF-25-016) was signed with the New York Department of Health on March 6, 2025, indicating a formal enforcement action addressing compliance concerns. Request the complete Stipulation and Order document from the facility.
Families should verify corrective actions and compliance status with the New York Department of Health regarding resident services, medication management, and case management documentation standards.
106-bed community Rank #488 / 748Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 488th out of 748 homes in New York. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 89 / 100 Rank #287 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 287th out of 1173 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
StatusActive
CountyOswego
License Number560-F-042
Owner NameThe Gardens By Morningstar, LLC
Accept Medicaid
Rehabilitation Services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
ActivitiesThe Gardens provides a wide spectrum of activities and events to enhance quality of life and promote good socialization.
Specific ProgramsFood Service, Submit a Work Order
Food DescriptionThe Gardens offers food service as part of their amenities.
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.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
0 enforcement actions
14 citations
31 complaints
8 inspections
0 complaint investigations
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.
9 points above the New York average for nursing homes (83/100)
Rank #90 / 344 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 90th out of 344 homes in New York. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 344 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Inspection score: 92 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 9 points above the New York average for nursing homes (83/100)
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
5 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total citations (8% above)
• Citations per year (6% above)
• Citations per inspection (29% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above)
• Inspection citation rate (127% above) 5 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total inspections (11% below)
• Total complaints (61% below)
• Complaints per year (61% below)
• Complaints per bed (42% below)
• Complaint investigations (100% below)
• Total citations (8% above)
• Citations per year (6% above)
• Citations per inspection (29% above)
• Inspections with citations (100% above)
• Inspection citation rate (127% above) 5 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total inspections (11% below)
• Total complaints (61% below)
• Complaints per year (61% below)
• Complaints per bed (42% below)
• Complaint investigations (100% below)
Latest Inspection
May 15, 2025
Complaint Investigation
Citations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 14 | 13 | This facility has 8% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (14 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 8% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 3.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 6% more citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (3.5 vs. NY avg 3.3).↑ 6% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 1.8 | 1.4 | This facility has 29% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (1.8 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 29% 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 nursing home (8 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 11% better |
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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 nursing home (8 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 100% worse |
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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 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.
| 31 | 79 | This facility has 61% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (31 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 61% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2022.
| 7.8 | 19.8 | This facility has 61% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (7.8 vs. NY avg 19.8).↓ 61% better |
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Complaints per bed
Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds.
| 0.29 | 0.50 | This facility has 42% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.29 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 42% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators.
| 0 | 15 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (0 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 100% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- The most recent inspection on May 15, 2025 found one deficiency in resident services, with a plan of correction approved and no complaints substantiated.
- Multiple inspections since mid-2024 showed recurring single deficiencies in resident services, mainly medication management and case management, all corrected with approved plans.
- The July 21, 2022 renewal inspection cited seven deficiencies across admission standards, resident services, personnel, and records, indicating a period of widespread compliance issues.
Lawsuit overview for The Gardens by Morningstar
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Total Cases
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
1
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
1
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
1
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
1
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2021
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2021
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2021
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Gardens by Morningstar
Is The Gardens by Morningstar in a walkable area?
The Gardens by Morningstar has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
What is the license number of The Gardens by Morningstar?
According to NY state health department records, The Gardens by Morningstar's license number is 560-F-042.
How many beds does The Gardens by Morningstar have?
The Gardens by Morningstar has 106 beds.
What is the address of The Gardens by Morningstar?
The Gardens by Morningstar is located at 132 Ellen Street.
What is the phone number of The Gardens by Morningstar?
(315) 343-0880 will put you in contact with the team at The Gardens by Morningstar.
What county is The Gardens by Morningstar located in?
The Gardens by Morningstar is in Oswego County.
Is The Gardens by Morningstar Medicare or Medicaid certified?
The Gardens by Morningstar is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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