MORNINGSTAR RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER in OSWEGO, NY was fined $177,503 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

MORNINGSTAR RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER (OSWEGO, NY) — $177,503 in CMS Fines

Outcome: MORNINGSTAR RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER in OSWEGO, NY was fined $177,503 by CMS across 2 separate penalties following 33 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• 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.


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


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


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


• 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.


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


• 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.


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