Morris Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
1235 Pelham Parkway North, Bronx, NY 10469 · Bronx County · 191 certified beds · avg 187 residents/day · certified since Feb 1, 1982
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★☆☆☆☆1/5 · CMS overall rating: 1/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · May 14, 2026 · F-0689 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.
Corrected: May 11, 2026 (Past Non-Compliance)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Jul 3, 2023 · F-0689
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Aug 31, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (21)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2026 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
| May 14, 2026 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not electronically submit complete and accurate staffing information to the government, based on payroll and other verifiable records. · from a complaint |
| May 14, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · from a complaint |
| May 14, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility was not managed in a way that uses its money, staff, and resources effectively and efficiently to care for residents. · from a complaint |
| May 14, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint |
| Jan 31, 2025 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. · from a complaint |
| Jan 31, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. |
| Jan 31, 2025 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| May 8, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
| Jul 3, 2023 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Jul 3, 2023 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Jul 3, 2023 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests. |
| Jul 3, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not update each resident's care assessment at least once every 3 months. These regular check-ins keep the resident's care plan matched to their current condition. |
| Jul 3, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have firmly secured handrails on both sides of its hallways. |
| Jul 3, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. |
| Jul 3, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Jun 10, 2021 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. |
| Jun 10, 2021 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. |
| Jun 10, 2021 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. |
| Jun 10, 2021 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not make sure the resident's doctor reviewed their care and wrote, signed, and dated progress notes and orders at each required visit. |
| Jun 10, 2021 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (7 → 3).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | D |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | G ▲ |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | F |
| 2026 | 5 | 1 | J ▲ |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | New York avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 2.91 | 3.58 | 3.95 | bottom 19% in New York; bottom 11% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.43 | 0.68 | 0.69 | bottom 20% in New York; bottom 28% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.63 | 3.13 | 3.50 | bottom 24% in New York; bottom 13% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.24 | 0.48 | 0.48 | bottom 24% in New York; bottom 19% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 0.0 | 40.3 | 45.8 | — |
| RN turnover (%) | 0.0 | 39.8 | 42.9 | — |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 2.74, RN 0.41, weekend 2.47. Staffing rating: 1/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkowitz, Dori | Individual | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/08/2018 |
| Berkowitz, Leopold | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 99% | 09/05/2019 |
| Berkowitz, Leopold | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/05/2019 |
| Gross, Ronald | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/2021 |
| Gross, Ronald | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/2021 |
| Salamon, Mark | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/24/2021 |
| Salamon, Mark | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/18/2025 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "How do your actual daily staffing levels compare to what's reported on Medicare's Care Compare website?"
- "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
- "What were the findings behind this administration citation, and what has leadership changed since?"
- "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
- "What is your nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelham Parkway Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Fac | 0.3 mi | Bronx, NY | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Morningside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 0.4 mi | Bronx, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| East Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 0.5 mi | Bronx, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Eastchester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center | 0.7 mi | Bronx, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Williamsbridge Center for Rehabilitation and Nrsg | 0.9 mi | Bronx, NY | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Gold Crest Care Center | 1.0 mi | Bronx, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Kings Harbor Multicare Cente | 1.2 mi | Bronx, NY | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Workmens Circle Multicare Center | 1.4 mi | Bronx, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Beth Abraham Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | 1.4 mi | Bronx, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Regeis Care Center | 1.5 mi | Bronx, NY | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Pinnacle Multicare Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent | 1.7 mi | Bronx, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Split Rock Rehabilitation and Health Care Center | 1.7 mi | Bronx, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335347.