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HomeNew YorkMorningstar Residential Care Center

Morningstar Residential Care Center

17 Sunrise Terrace, Oswego, NY 131263153424790WebsiteGoogle Maps
2.9on Google(27 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
120
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $122,464

How Morningstar Residential Care Center Compares in New York

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New York. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
NY average
3.0/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
NY average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
1/5
NY average
2.8/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.19 hrs/day
NY average
3.62 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.41 hrs/day
NY average
0.71 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
53.3%
NY average
40.3%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the New York average of 3.0/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the New York average of 2.7/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.19 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.62.
Reported RN time is 0.41 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.71.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 18, 2023
Most recent cycle
13
deficiency citations
Inspected May 2, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$13,718/mo
New York median
Private Room
$14,904/mo
New York median
Oswego County 65+
20,150
17.1% of county
County Population
118,037
Oswego County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Morningstar Residential Care Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Oswego, New York with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1976. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
108.1
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1976
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Oswego
Last Inspection
May 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
13
Weighted Score
119.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (33)

F0578Immediate Jeopardy

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.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0809Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0700Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0836Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jan 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Sep 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0809Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Aug 18, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0678Immediate Jeopardy

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey: Mar 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 24, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 24, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 24, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 3 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$122,464
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineMar 4, 2024
$20,248
FineAug 12, 2025
$102,216

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.97 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.81 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.41 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.19 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.62 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
53.3%
RN Turnover
44.4%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (3)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MURABITO, JOSEPH5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Feb 1, 2012
MURABITO, JOSEPHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2012
MURABITO, JOSEPHOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2012

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Morningstar Residential Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All New York facilities
Morningstar Residential Care Center
Oswego, NYCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $122,464
St Luke Residential Health Care Facility INC
Oswego, NY1.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Pontiac Nursing Home
Oswego, NY1.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Seneca Hill Manor INC
Oswego, NY4.9 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Syracuse Home Association
Baldwinsville, NY22.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm
Cicero, NY26.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Elderwood at Liverpool
Liverpool, NY28.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $56,921
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Morningstar Residential Care Center
Oswego, NY · Current facility
—1/51/51/5$122,464
St Luke Residential Health Care Facility INC
Oswego, NY
1.8 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
Pontiac Nursing Home
Oswego, NY
1.8 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
Seneca Hill Manor INC
Oswego, NY
4.9 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Syracuse Home Association
Baldwinsville, NY
22.9 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
The Cottages at Garden Grove, a Skilled Nrsg Comm
Cicero, NY
26.5 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Elderwood at Liverpool
Liverpool, NY
28.5 mi2/53/51/5$56,921

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Morningstar Residential Care Center?▾
Morningstar Residential Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 1/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Morningstar Residential Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New York is $13,718/month for a semi-private room and $14,904/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Morningstar Residential Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Morningstar Residential Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Morningstar Residential Care Center had 13 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 2, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $122,464.
What are the staffing levels at Morningstar Residential Care Center?▾
Morningstar Residential Care Center provides 3.19 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours, 0.81 LPN hours, and 1.97 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 53.3%.
How many beds does Morningstar Residential Care Center have?▾
Morningstar Residential Care Center has 120 certified beds with an average of 108.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Morningstar Residential Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New York, including 3 in Oswego. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Morningstar Residential Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Morningstar Residential Care Center has a rating of 2.9 out of 5 based on 27 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.