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Morningstar Residential Care Center
17 Sunrise Terrace, Oswego, NY 13126
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 120 beds, Morningstar Residential Care Center serves Oswego in Oswego County, New York and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1976.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 13, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 27.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $122K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 53.3%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Oswego Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 33 | 26 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 27.5 | 27.5 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 53.3% | 52.3% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $122,464 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 2 May 2025, 18 Aug 2023.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×23 E ×8
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Aug 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | J | Complaint investigation | 10 Oct 2025 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Aug 2025 |
| 2 May 2025 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 2 May 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 2 May 2025 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 2 May 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 2 May 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 2 May 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 2 May 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 2 May 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 2 May 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 2 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 2 May 2025 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2025 |
| 7 Jan 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Mar 2025 |
| 3 Sep 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 3 Sep 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Mar 2024 | F0678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | J | Complaint investigation | 2 Apr 2024 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Complaint investigation | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 18 Aug 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 29 Sep 2023 |
| 24 May 2021 | F0585 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2021 |
| 24 May 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
| 24 May 2021 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2021 |
| 24 May 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2021 |
| 24 May 2021 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
| 24 May 2021 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 30 Jun 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 2025 | Fine | $102,216 | |
| 4 Mar 2024 | Fine | $20,248 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 53.3%, RNs 44.4%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.5% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.0% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.9% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Morningstar Care Center.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Oswego County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seneca Hill Manor Inc | Oswego | 120 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 8.3 | — | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Pontiac Nursing Home | Oswego | 80 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 32.5 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
| St Luke Residential Health Care Facility Inc | Oswego | 200 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | — | 14 Mar 2025 |
All 4 facilities in Oswego County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Morningstar Residential Care Center been cited for?
33 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Morningstar Residential Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $122K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Morningstar Residential Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Morningstar Residential Care Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Morningstar Residential Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 2 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.