Not rated by CMS — ratings are suppressed for new or low-volume facilities.
Past the typical resurvey interval — a standard survey could occur at any time
Estimate from public CMS data, current as of June 2026. Survey timing is at the state agency's discretion.
Citation history
Health deficiencies cited at Morris Park Rehabilitation And Nursing Center during CMS and state inspections, most recent first.
The facility experienced significant staffing shortages, particularly with CNAs, leading to delayed care and unmet resident needs. Residents reported long wait times for assistance, especially on weekends, due to insufficient staffing levels. Despite efforts to hire and retain staff, high turnover and reliance on agency workers exacerbated the issue, impacting the quality of care provided.
The facility failed to properly store and label medications, with expired drugs found in an emergency box on Unit 4 and improperly stored insulin pens on Unit 5. Nursing staff did not adhere to procedures for checking and labeling medications, and the Consultant Pharmacist's audits were insufficient.
The facility failed to store food according to professional standards, with unlabeled and undated items found in the kitchen and 5th floor unit refrigerators. The Food Service Director and nursing staff acknowledged lapses in following policies for labeling and monitoring food items.
A resident with Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorder, and Depression exited the facility undetected and was found four days later. The facility's policies on Wandering and Elopement and Security Risk Management Plan were not effectively implemented, leading to a lack of communication and verification of the resident's whereabouts. The security guard did not stop the resident from leaving, contributing to the elopement incident.
Staffing Shortages Lead to Delayed Resident Care
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The facility failed to ensure sufficient nursing staff was consistently provided to meet residents' needs, as evidenced by multiple observations and interviews during the Recertification and Abbreviated Survey. Several residents reported that the facility was short-staffed, particularly with Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), leading to delays in staff response to residents requiring assistance. For instance, a resident with morbid obesity and other health conditions reported that their call bell was not answered during both day and evening shifts, resulting in unmet care needs. This issue was corroborated by interviews with CNAs and the staffing coordinator, who confirmed that staffing levels were below the facility's assessed requirements. The Payroll Based Journal Staffing Data Report for the 4th Quarter of 2024 highlighted excessively low weekend staffing levels, which were below the facility's par levels. Interviews with residents and staff revealed that the shortage of staff on weekends led to delayed care and unmet needs. The facility's staffing schedule documented several instances where the number of CNAs working was below the required par levels, particularly on weekends. This shortage was further exacerbated by the facility's reliance on agency staff, who often chose higher-paying assignments elsewhere, leaving permanent staff to work overtime or with minimal days off. The facility's administration acknowledged the staffing challenges and described various strategies employed to attract and retain staff, including offering sign-in bonuses and other incentives. Despite these efforts, the facility continued to experience high turnover rates, with many newly hired CNAs leaving due to no-call-no-show incidents. The Director of Nursing and other staff members expressed the stress and difficulty in maintaining adequate care levels due to the persistent staffing shortages, particularly during weekends and shifts with high resident care demands.
Deficiencies in Medication Storage and Labeling
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The facility failed to ensure proper storage and labeling of drugs and biologicals in accordance with professional standards of practice, as observed during the Recertification Survey. On Unit 4, the emergency drug box contained expired medications, including a Diphenhydramine vial and Epinephrine ampules, despite the facility's policy requiring regular checks by nursing staff and audits by the Consultant Pharmacist. Interviews revealed that the responsibility for checking expired medications was not clearly documented, and the frequency of audits by the Pharmacy Consultant was insufficient. On Unit 5, the medication cart was found with insulin pens improperly stored and not marked with opening dates, contrary to the facility's policy. Insulin pens for different residents were stored together, and unopened pens were not refrigerated as required. Interviews with nursing staff indicated a lack of adherence to procedures for labeling and storing insulin pens, with staff citing workload as a reason for not inspecting the cart. The Director of Nursing confirmed the expectations for medication storage and labeling, highlighting a gap in compliance with established protocols.
Deficiency in Food Storage and Labeling Practices
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The facility failed to ensure that food was stored in accordance with professional standards for food service safety, as observed during a recertification survey. In the kitchen, the walk-in refrigerator and freezer contained opened and undated food items, specifically six plastic bins of frozen meats and four bins of thawed meat, along with an opened container of tartar sauce, all without labels or dates. The Food Service Director acknowledged that the meat was delivered over the weekend and was placed in the freezer without proper labeling, contrary to the facility's policy which requires labeling with delivery date, date taken out of the box, and use by date. On the 5th floor unit, the pantry refrigerator contained unlabeled and undated food items, including a package of smoked salmon, a container of fruit salad, and an unknown food item in a Chipotle paper bag. Interviews with nursing staff revealed that they were responsible for ensuring food was labeled with the resident's name and date received, and for discarding expired food after 72 hours. However, the Director of Nursing confirmed that the policy was not followed, as food must be labeled and dated before storage, and nursing staff are tasked with monitoring compliance.
Resident Elopement Due to Inadequate Supervision
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The facility failed to ensure that a resident received adequate supervision to prevent an elopement. Resident #1, who had diagnoses including Bipolar Disorder, Psychotic Disorder, and Depression, exited the facility undetected by staff. The resident was last seen at around 4:00 pm and was discovered missing at 7:10 pm. Surveillance footage showed that Resident #1 left the facility at 4:22 pm behind a pharmacy delivery person while the security guard was on the phone and did not notice the resident leaving. The resident was found four days later at a bus stop and returned to the facility without visible injuries but was sent to the hospital for a wellness check. The facility's policies on Wandering and Elopement and Security Risk Management Plan were not effectively implemented. Staff interviews revealed that there was a lack of communication and verification regarding Resident #1's whereabouts during dinner time. The recreation leader and certified nurse assistants did not verify if Resident #1 ate their dinner or was present in the dining room. The security guard did not stop the resident from leaving the facility, as they were preoccupied with a phone call and did not see the resident exit. The facility's investigation concluded that abuse, neglect, or mistreatment did not occur. However, the staff failed to notice that Resident #1 did not eat their dinner and did not report the untouched tray. The security guard's failure to stop the resident and the lack of monitoring and verification of the resident's whereabouts contributed to the elopement incident. The facility identified these deficiencies and took corrective actions to address the issues and prevent future occurrences.
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