Morris Nursing Home
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 8 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
Morris Nursing Home is noted for its clean environment and attentive, friendly staff, making it a potentially strong choice for those prioritizing daily care quality. However, families should clarify the facility's medication procurement policies during the admissions process to ensure they are not expected to manage pharmacy costs independently.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
8 reviews on Google“Morris Nursing Home receives polarized feedback, with some families praising the staff as first-class and the facility as exceptionally clean. However, others have raised concerns regarding questionable administrative practices, such as requesting families to provide their own medication, and the facility's proximity to a cemetery.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Extremely friendly and knowledgeable staff
- Very clean facility with no odors
- High-quality, personalized care
Concerns
- Administrative pressure on families to provide medication
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 9 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With such a small capacity of 18 residents, how do you ensure each person receives a truly personalized care plan that fits their specific needs?
- 2I've heard wonderful things about how clean and odor-free the facility is; what are your daily routines for maintaining that level of cleanliness?
- 3How does the nursing team manage medication administration and what steps are taken to ensure everything is handled accurately?
- 4Could you walk us through the protocol for handling a medical emergency or a sudden change in health during the night?
- 5What kind of daily activities or social engagement opportunities are available to keep the residents active and connected?
- 6How do you involve family members in the care process, especially when it comes to communicating about medication or health updates?
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Key Review Excerpts
“This hidden gem is small and the facility is non-descript but the staff and care are simply first class. Amazing. My husband and I have experience with five nursing homes. None compare to the Morris Nursing Home.”
“Staff is extremely friendly, very clean facility with no urine odor that alot of homes have. Would give 5 stars if ownership wasn't so greedy as to ask a family member to bring in a medication because it's too expensive.”
“Family atmosphere with a knowledgeable and caring staff!”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 14 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 pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents who lost too much weight
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Morris Nursing Home shows a pattern of fire safety and building maintenance issues, with problems recurring in fire alarm systems and corridor obstructions across multiple surveys from 2018 to 2022. The facility also had deficiencies in care planning and resident safety protocols, including improper bed rail use. All identified issues have correction dates from the provider, suggesting responsiveness to regulatory findings, though the recurring fire safety concerns warrant attention during any visit.
Dec 24, 2025Routine25
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
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
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
Aug 18, 2022Routine6
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
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.
Aug 7, 2019Routine2
Egress Deficiencies
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Morris Nursing Home
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Houser, Ann
Owner
Houser, John
Owner
Key personnel
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