Morningside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 495 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
While the physical therapy department is highly effective and the facility is physically clean, there is a recurring pattern of delayed response times for basic care and poor communication from management. When touring, ask specifically about the nurse-to-patient ratio on weekends and request a clear plan for how the facility handles urgent family communication.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
495 reviews on Google“Morningside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the facility's cleanliness and the effectiveness of the physical therapy team. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious concerns regarding neglect, including delayed response times for basic hygiene needs, poor communication, and inconsistent nursing care. Families should be aware that while some departments are highly regarded, others appear to struggle with staffing levels and professional oversight.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly effective physical therapy team
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Professional and welcoming front desk staff
- Compassionate and attentive individual nursing staff
Concerns
- Delayed response to call bells and hygiene needs (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
- Poor communication and lack of follow-up from management (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Understaffing leading to inconsistent care quality (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Inadequate dietary options (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 308 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that the facility has a large capacity of 386 residents, what systems are in place to ensure that call bells are answered promptly and that individual hygiene needs are met consistently?
- 2I noticed your team is very active in responding to online reviews; how do you utilize that feedback loop to improve communication between your management team and the families of residents?
- 3With the current staffing levels, how do you ensure that your highly-regarded physical therapy team coordinates effectively with the nursing staff to maintain continuity of care?
- 4We understand that dietary preferences are important; could you walk us through how the kitchen team handles special requests or concerns regarding the quality and variety of daily meals?
- 5Since medication management is a critical part of daily health, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure accuracy and timely administration for residents?
- 6What does a typical day look like for a resident here, and how do you encourage social engagement given the size of the community?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The biggest challenge now is that she doesn’t want to leave! We’re not sure where this incredible team was recruited from, but they are truly some of the most phenomenal human beings we’ve met.”
“My grandmother stayed here, and the level of neglect she experienced was horrifying. She had multiple falls, including one so serious that she ended up in the hospital for days—yet our family was never even notified.”
“The physical therapy staff was amazing. They work with my limited ability and got me motivated to exercize everyday. However the dietary department needs a desperate change, DISGRACEFUL!!!!!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has a concerning pattern of deficiencies across multiple care areas, with families filing complaints that triggered investigations into resident abuse protection and grievance procedures. The most recurring issues involve resident rights violations, fire safety problems, and food service deficiencies, with waste disposal problems appearing repeatedly across different surveys. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the volume of issues—34 total across five surveys—suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should investigate thoroughly during visits.
Feb 2, 2026Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Mar 21, 2025Complaint1
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.
Dec 16, 2024Complaint1
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.
Apr 12, 2024Routine8
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Apr 11, 2022Routine8
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Jul 8, 2019Routine16
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Morningside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Cassena Care
13 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.7/5 · Rank 11 of 15
Ownership & Management
Owners
Carillo, Joseph
Owner
Debenedictis, Pasquale
Owner
Rutenberg, Solomon
Owner
Solovey, Alex
Owner
Key personnel
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Official Website
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